Go beyond the spectator experience and explore how elite sports organisations operate behind the scenes. Engage with professionals and organisations across the sector to understand areas such as sporting operations, commercial strategy, brand development and community impact.
Work in teams to tackle a real-world challenge set by an industry organisation. Students research the issue, analyse real-world data, engage with professionals and develop evidence-based solutions before presenting their recommendations to an industry panel, creating a tangible experience to discuss with future employers.
Connect directly with executives, industry leaders and sports professionals through guest sessions, workshops and programme activities. Students gain insights into different career pathways while beginning to build their own international professional network.
Participate in professional workshops and mentoring opportunities designed to connect the programme experience with students’ future careers. Develop transferable NACE skills, reflect on professional strengths and learn how to communicate international and industry experience effectively to employers.
Experience the UK’s sporting culture first-hand through visits to iconic venues and live sporting events. Potential experiences include Premier League clubs like Manchester City and Manchester United, world renown Wimbledon tennis club, and London’s Olympic Park, alongside fixtures across football, cricket, rugby and more.
Experience two of the UK’s most exciting and internationally connected cities. Guided city experiences, cultural activities, social events and interaction with local university students complement the professional programme and deepen students’ understanding of the UK.
With accommodation and local travel passes included, students have the practical foundations they need to make the most of the programme. This creates a more seamless experience as students move between academic, professional, sporting and cultural activities.
Students receive programme orientation and access to 24/7 support throughout their experience. This provides an important support framework while helping students confidently navigate living, learning and engaging professionally in a new international environment.
