Sports Law LLM (distance learning)

The Sports Regulatory Regime and Sports Rights – this module looks at sport’s governing bodies and the foundations of sports and ethics, in particular taking an in depth look at doping control in sports. You will also examine the anti-discrimination laws and human rights acts that affect sports.

You will also select elective modules which might include:

• Commercial Aspects of Sport
• Event Management
• Negotiated Study
• Representing the Athlete/Player
• Sport, Broadcasting and New Media
• Sports Governance
• The Sports Participant and the Courts
• Sports and Ethics (Advanced)

Dissertation

You must also undertake a dissertation, providing an invaluable opportunity to study a particular aspect of the law in-depth. You will need to apply and enhance your technical knowledge and critical awareness in a subject of your choice. In order to obtain the LLM in Sports Law and Practice it is necessary to write a dissertation with a sports law theme.

Note: All modules are subject to change in order to keep content current.

Teaching and assessment

The LLM is studied by distance learning and is fully assessed by coursework and a dissertation. The distance learning mode involves optional attendance at Leicester De Montfort Law School, for a maximum of ten Saturday study days during the period of study. The course is structured in a way that allows you to exit at one of several points, if desired, each with a postgraduate award.