Study Sports Abroad

Explore sports programs abroad

Sports degrees abroad

Sport is a broad field of study which asks you to think critically about the role of sport in today’s society.

Throughout your program, you’ll look at topics including coaching, managing sporting events, administration, barriers to participation, and contemporary issues in sport. You’ll examine how the perception, organization and operation of sport differ in different cultural contexts.

Studying sport abroad is a fantastic opportunity to enrich your knowledge of the subject, network with international professionals and travel the world. It’s one of the best ways of understanding how the meaning and function of sport varies internationally.

Sports program structure

Sports programs are sometimes called sports studies. It’s important to remember that sport and sports studies are different from the more specific courses of sports science and sports management.

You can study sport at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A BA or BSc is usually studied over three or fours years, with an MA taking an additional one or two years. A PhD typically takes four or five years on top of this to complete.

It’s common for sport to be studied alongside another related subject like education, psychology, business or sociology. This gives you the opportunity to tailor your degree to suit your future career ambitions.

If you’d like to study as an undergraduate in the US, you’ll major in sport. This means that you’ll complete two years of general education before focusing on sport-specific modules for the remainder of your program.

Every sport program will vary slightly in content and structure, but most will be taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical classes. You’ll probably be assessed through a combination of exams, coursework, presentations and practical deliveries of sessions.

Below is a list of core modules that are common to most sport programs around the world:

Sports coaching
Sports psychology
Social issues in sport
Subcultures and sport
Sport and the media
Power and politics in sport
Globalization and sport

Types of sports degrees

Best countries to study sports

- UK
- USA
- Ireland
- Spain
- Finland
- Cyprus
- New Zealand
- Canada

Best universities to study sports

See all universities offering sports programs

How to study sports abroad

Universities & programs
Find the right program for you and your career aspirations
Application assistance
Be guided through your application process
Visa & embassy guidance
Maximise your chances of being granted a visa
Enrollment & travel advice
Get support all the way to your first day at university

Speak to a personal advisor (free service)

Sports study abroad programs

Sports undergraduate programs

Sports graduate programs

Future sports careers

There are plenty of career opportunities for sports graduates, both on and off the field. Your communication, leadership and teamwork skills will be useful in a range of roles, including:

Coach
Personal trainer
Sport development officer
Physiotherapist
Sports psychologist
Sports journalist
Sport and leisure manager
Nutritionist
Teacher

Practical experience is essential for many roles in the sports industry. Making the most of any volunteering and internship opportunities during and after your studies will help you to stand out from the crowd.

Explore sports programs abroad

Bachelor's programs insports

Master's programs insports

PhD programs insports