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Master Certificate in Sports Law

Four certificates in this programme

  • Professional Certificate in Sports Law (Foundation) Foundation certificate
  • Professional Certificate in Sports Law (Intermediate) Intermediate certificate
  • Professional Certificate in Sports Law (Higher) Higher certificate
  • Master Certificate in Sports Law Awarded on completing all three stages
Specialized legal knowledge for sports industry professionals, covering contracts, intellectual property, and governance issues in a 12-week online course
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1 Stage 1 · Foundation Professional Certificate in Sports Law (Foundation) 10 units

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2 Stage 2 · Intermediate Professional Certificate in Sports Law (Intermediate) 15 units

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3 Stage 3 · Higher Professional Certificate in Sports Law (Higher) 20 units

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4 certificates in one programme. Earn a certificate for each completed stage — and on finishing all three, receive the overarching Master Certificate, exclusive to this programme.

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  • You need to score at least 60% to pass each unit
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  • A digital certificate from Greenwich School of Business and Finance
  • Option to request a physical certificate
  • Transcript of completed units
  • Certification is included in the course fee
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Sarah Thompson
GB · Course completed

I really enjoyed the Master Certificate in Sports Law – it hit the sweet spot between theory and real‑world practice. The module on anti‑doping regulations helped me finally understand how to advise clubs on compliance, and the interactive workshops on dispute resolution gave me confidence to mediate player‑team conflicts. The course pack was packed with current UK and EU legislation, plus handy templates for licensing deals. It was a relaxed but focused learning environment, and I left feeling fully prepared to take on a sports law role in the industry.

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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Sports Law exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was tightly aligned with my goal of transitioning into sports contract negotiation, and the modules on athlete endorsement agreements gave me a clear, step‑by‑step framework for drafting enforceable contracts. I especially appreciated the case studies on the NFL salary cap, which turned abstract theory into actionable insight. The reading list was up‑to‑date, featuring recent rulings from the International Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the video lectures were concise yet thorough. Overall, the program delivered high‑quality, relevant material and equipped me with practical skills I’m already applying at my firm.

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Ananya Patel
IN · Course completed

Wow! This course was a game‑changer for my career. I wanted to specialize in sports governance, and the lessons on the legal framework of the Olympic Movement gave me exactly the knowledge I needed. I loved the hands‑on assignment where we drafted a mock sponsorship contract for a cricket league – now I can actually write these documents for my clients! The study material was current, with recent Indian Supreme Court rulings included, and the live Q&A sessions with industry experts made the learning experience vibrant and exciting.

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Zanele Dlamini
ZA · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Sports Law provided a comprehensive overview that matched my learning objectives. The detailed examination of player transfer regulations, especially the South African Premier Soccer League case studies, helped me grasp the intricacies of cross‑border transfers. Practical skill‑building workshops on drafting collective bargaining agreements were particularly useful, and the course materials – including up‑to‑date statutes and scholarly articles – were well‑organized and relevant. While the pacing was brisk, the overall experience was highly satisfactory and has already aided me in advising local clubs on compliance matters.





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