MA Sport and Development (Part Time)

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MA Sport and Development (Part Time)

Southampton Solent University
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Description

Designed to empower current and future leaders working in the area, this MA provides the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to enter and excel in this dynamic field.

The course has two key focuses. It addresses the development of sport, with an emphasis on developing talent, increasing sport participation and providing sustainable pathways. The MA also considers the use of sport as an effective and cost-efficient tool for human and social development.Some of the key areas in this field are:

  • development policy and practice
  • social inclusion
  • public health issues
  • economic development
  • disaster response
  • education
  • conflict resolution and peace-building.

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Designed to empower current and future leaders working in the area, this MA provides the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to enter and excel in this dynamic field.

The course has two key focuses. It addresses the development of sport, with an emphasis on developing talent, increasing sport participation and providing sustainable pathways. The MA also considers the use of sport as an effective and cost-efficient tool for human and social development.Some of the key areas in this field are:

  • development policy and practice
  • social inclusion
  • public health issues
  • economic development
  • disaster response
  • education
  • conflict resolution and peace-building.

The course is designed to meet the career needs of professionals working, or wishing to work, at local, national, regional and international level. It will provide you with advanced knowledge and understanding of the policy, research and theory underpinning sport and development initiatives in the UK and abroad.

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Industrial focus

You will examine current policy and practice. All units, therefore, integrate work-based learning opportunities in their teaching and assessment. In addition, the course includes relevant themes in research methods, which is useful for the dissertation.

Course content

You will study compulsory and specialist optional units as listed below:

Core units

Development Theory and Practice: This unit presents an introduction to the ideologies, paradigms, concepts and theoretical models of development in the community and international context. It focuses on the social and political aspects of development and offers a critical comparison between developed and developing world perspectives.

Sport Development Policy: You will examine policy and practice in the management of sport development. You will consider the vision and process of social change from at least four contemporary views:neo-liberalism, structuralism, interventionism and people-centred development.

Managing Sport and Development: This unit will focus on the factors influencing management approaches to sport and development,reviewing the implications at strategic and operational levels. You will also analyse international and cultural influences.

Social Theories and Issues in Sport and Development: This unit offers the opportunity to examine key sport and development issues from different sociological viewpoints. You will be expected to demonstrate the significance of a theoretical analysis of sport and development, and the importance of applying sociological theory.

Monitoring and Evaluation for Sport and Development: You will develop advanced skills in exploring the various monitoring and evaluation models being implemented in the field. This unit will also provide the knowledge base required for you to implement and deliver in your own field of expertise.

Research Methods: This unit will develop the skills of inquiry and research required primarily for the dissertation. You will study the major theories and concepts associated with empirical and library-based research and learn how to apply them to practical research situations.

Dissertation and Professional Reflection: Students will undertake in-depth study of an issue or problem which is of particular interest to them related to the professional expertise which they exercise as practitioners and demonstrates the required learning outcomes at master’s degree level.

Option units (two from the list below)

  • Work-based Project
  • Mega Sports Events and Development
  • People in Organisations
  • Project Management.

Assessment

The course is assessed in a variety of ways, including essays, online discussions, oral examinations, work placement reports and a dissertation.

Key career skills

Problem solving, critical analysis, communication, presentation.

Projects/work experience

In line with dissertation work and coursework, you will be given the opportunity to carry out a national or international work-based project
in industry.

Why Solent is special

  • Opportunities to present work at international conferences, individually or as part of an internationally renowned team.
  • Guest lectures by leading authorities in the field.
  • Opportunities for international placements in sport for development organisations.
  • Access to credible industrial links in the field.

Fees

Fees for the academic year 2013/14 are:
UK and EU students: £4,500 per year or £375 per unit of study.

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