About MA Sport Development in Solent University (Southampton)
Throughout the core modules, you’ll be encouraged to critically apply theories, concepts and frameworks in sport development and sport policy, as well as analyse key approaches to monitoring and evaluation for sport and health interventions.
Through debates and critical evaluation of the local, national and international context of sport and health, you’ll explore the role of sport in addressing broader social change outcomes, along with the role of physical activity in public health agendas.
Guest speakers, from industry, will be used to spark debate about the challenges in the sport and health sector. You’ll be encouraged to think critically about the complex reasons for inactivity, developing knowledge and empathy for inactive communities.
You’ll also be able to tailor the course towards your own specific career ambitions, selecting topics within modules and tailoring assessments accordingly. Research informed teaching is embedded at Solent and is a key element of the course curriculum on this master’s programme.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking
- TOEFL IBT 92 with minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking
- or equivalent.
Solent University (Southampton) Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
0.81 million GBP |
| Number of campuses |
One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary) |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
83% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
93.9% |
| International Fee |
13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP |
| Type of Academic Programs |
Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
18,000 GBP a year |
| Research Income |
0.2 million GBP |
Solent University, United Kingdom Application Process
Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.
- Undergraduates have to apply through the UCAS application, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.
- Students have to fill up the application form, pay the application fee of 30 GBP and upload all supporting documents.
- Student class profile –
- Total number of students – 8800
- Non-EU students – 5%
- Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors’ degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.
- The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the U.Kstudent visa (for international applicants)
English Language Test Scores
International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.
| Test |
Required Score |
| IELTS |
UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component),
PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking) |
| TOEFL iBT |
UG-80, PG-92 |
| TOEFL Writing |
UG-19, PG-22 |
| TOEFL Reading |
UG-19, PG-19 |
| PTE |
U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component),
PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Solent University, United Kingdom Fees and Expenses
The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,
| Category |
Tuition Fees Per year |
| Foundation Course |
11,660 GBP |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
13,260 GBP |
| Higher Diplomas and Certificates |
13,260 GBP |
| MBA |
15,900 GBP |
| MSc |
14,300 GBP |
| MA |
13,260 GBP |
| PG research |
13,260 GBP |
The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,
| Type of Rooms |
Charges per week |
| Superior en-suite |
146 GBP |
| Large Superior en-suite |
156 GBP |
| Standard en-suite |
136 GBP |
| Large Standard en-suite |
146 GBP |
| Non-en-suite |
111 GBP |
| Large Non-en-suite |
125 GBP |
