Master of Science in Data Science

at Leeds Beckett University - Headingley Campus United Kingdom

Blend your passion for sport with business management expertise and real-world leadership skills.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Examine key business areas, including marketing, finance, economics, enterprise, strategy and events management, and their relationship with sport
• Study digital analytics and gain key skills that support today's global businesses
• Learn about the increasing professionalisation of sport and investigate the requirements of governance
• Explore how the changing needs of the consumer have transformed sport into one of the most lucrative industries in the world
• Recognise and seize new and exciting opportunities in broadcasting, licensing and merchandising

Tourism is constantly expanding to cater for the needs of the traveller and their desire to go further, more frequently and sustainably. This dynamic international tourism management course will keep you up to date with emerging trends and global issues, providing you with the experience and skills required to enter the industry at a professional level.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Gain an appreciation of other cultures and be aware and sensitive to the positive and negative impacts of tourism on communities and local economic development
• Look at the modern challenges faced by tourism organisations, focusing on recent trends and developments so you’re equipped with the skills to solve complex problems and implement plans and solutions to resolve them
• Acquire an understanding of sustainable tourism and development as well as the organisational structure and management of this ever-expanding service sector
• Develop an entrepreneurial approach by working alongside key industry partners to build innovative solutions to real-life business challenges
• Gain an insight into moral, ethical, environmental and legal issues allowing you to make a valuable contribution to the tourism and travel sector
• Have the opportunity to specialise in key areas such as marketing and human resources and learn from world-leading experts in responsible tourism

Many events now have an international focus and are organised across cultural, economic and geographical boundaries. Providing a sound theoretical underpinning of the cultural, political, ethical and economic aspects of the sector, this course will develop the practical and strategic knowledge required to run international events effectively.

Guest speakers from industry will share their expertise and insights through a series of lectures. These events, combined with case studies and field trips, will keep the course contemporary and industry focused.

Studying alongside UK and overseas students on the course will inspire your learning. You will be encouraged to share your experiences and trade cultural insights with your peers, helping you to refine your understanding of events management across the world so you can excel in your career.

This course is suitable if you want to enter at managerial level or want to add an international dimension to your professional expertise.

This course is taught at The UK Centre for Events Management which has a global reputation as a market leader in events management education. We have close links with a wide range of industry partners and associations who all recognise our expertise in educating the events professionals of the future.

Prepare for a career that benefits children by gaining a true understanding of the issues affecting them.

As part of this course you’ll:

• Gain a whole-child perspective, from pre-birth to early adulthood
• Prepare for a career involving children, from teaching through to community development work
• Experience professional project work through innovative, child-focused placements, such as working with a children's charity, educational organisation, national company, a children's business or in a relevant community setting
• Develop a deep understanding of influences upon children and social rights issues
• Consider childhood and children's lives from different perspectives
• Examine the experiences of children in different contexts, both national and global.

Our staff come from a variety of professional backgrounds, adding depth and breadth to your course and you’ll be encouraged to work together with fellow students to explore questions and issues. A vocational experience in year two will help you focus on your intended career destination.

Designed for those with a desire to understand and enhance physical education and sporting experiences for young people – this course will provide the ideal stepping stone for recent graduates wishing to diversify their knowledge, as well as current practitioners working in schools or within the field of youth sport.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Build a critical understanding of contemporary practice
• Apply different models and theories to develop expertise in creating inclusive PE and youth sport settings
• Promote lifelong engagement in physical activity to a range of individuals and communities

Fire your passion for sport and help to transform lives and shape active communities.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Learn how to provide opportunities for participation in sport for all sections of society and encourage people to lead healthier lives
• Examine how issues such as racism, poverty and gender inequality impact on sport participation – and how as a future practitioner you can challenge these issues
• Build your teamwork and management skills so you can lead on sporting projects to improve participation rates and attract investment
• Gain the skills and knowledge to develop inclusive sporting pursuits that benefit disadvantaged and under-represented social groups and communities
• Understand how sporting opportunities are provided in the UK and internationally and learn about the key organisations responsible for this work
• Examine how sport can be used as a tool to support communities, and promote peace and international development

Taught at one of the largest providers of sport in UK higher education – this course will give you an in-depth understanding of the physiological and metabolic effects of exercise and training. You’ll develop the practical skills required to meet the specific needs of the client, be it optimal performance or improved health.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Build knowledge, expertise and applied experience from working with athletes
• Develop clinical exercise physiology skills working alongside physiologists and doctors on a research project

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be an effective leader working with children, from birth up to the age of five, and their families.

As part of this course you’ll:

• Gain a deep understanding of the early years of a child's life as the most crucial in their development
• Combine a thorough academic grounding with practical experience
• Learn to support a child’s learning, help to shape their identity and give them the best possible start in life
• Explore a variety of issues relating to early years policy, practice and research
• Understand the legal, business, financial and ethical aspects surrounding early years provision

You’ll develop the specialist skills to lead learning and development in an early years childcare setting. Your expertise combined with your leadership ability will enable you to follow your entrepreneurial ambition to create your own business in this field.

Our tutors are committed to helping you grow and will provide you with access to the latest research in teaching, learning and educational leadership.

You’ll hear from a range of guest speakers, each giving their own perspectives on current educational issues. Previous events have covered topics such as social work, employability and enterprise activity.

As part of this course, you'll:

• Study four key areas: sport performance, sport management, sport coaching and contemporary issues
• Develop academic and professional skills, applying these into your chosen sport
• Work with our industry partners including key employers, for example, Leeds Rhinos (rugby and netball), Leeds United and British Athletics
• Apply your learning around these areas of study to your chosen sport setting
• Gain breadth and depth of work experience from day one through modules, volunteering, coaching qualifications and paid employment
• Decide whether to focus on one discipline area, or maintain a breadth as you progress through your degree

As governments look to promote the benefits of lifelong physical activity and sports bodies and clubs strive to ensure talented athletes fulfil their potential, the demand for highly qualified coaches has never been greater.

Informed by expert coaches, this course will increase your skills and expertise and enhance your career as a professional sports coach.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate long-term coaching programmes that consider and prioritise the developmental needs of participants
• Draw on insights from contemporary practice and research to add depth to your existing knowledge and skills
• Direct your learning towards your own practice and career goals through option modules

With an established Research Centre for Sport Coaching, you'll be taught by top class coach experts who produce world renowned research on the topical issues of sports coaching.

As well as working with course staff with excellent research and industry experience, you’ll have the opportunity to meet internationally renowned guest speakers, giving you a wider view on the industry.