Master in Sport Sciences

What is the role of sport in a world facing pressing social challenges? How do we understand the possibilities and challenges of sport as a platform for social change? How do we examine and analyze sports and sports science research to find new perspectives on the role of sports? How can we look critically at the development of sport through social processes such as globalization, migration, and urbanization?

Sport Science: Sport in Society is a two-year master’s program that tackles these questions. During the program, students develop applied skills and a critical knowledge base to work with sport, leisure, and health industries as platforms for social change.

The program is tailored for those who have undergraduate experience in sports science, physical education, health science, and management. By embarking on this program, you will have the advantage of being schooled in the latest theories, while also being allowed to apply these theories and concepts to real-life projects and challenges through individual assignments and group projects.

What makes this program unique?

Located in the dynamic Öresund Region, the program is linked to Malmö's urban environment and position as a multicultural, innovative, and sustainable city. Throughout the program, Scandinavian and international contexts are used as case studies, and the program is carried out in close collaboration with industry partners such as local organizations.

The programme strives to offer an international classroom practice and brings together students from different backgrounds. This allows you to deepen your knowledge and gain an overview based on the academic backgrounds and practical experience of other students, which will allow you to work transcultural in your future profession.

The education is closely linked to the sports science research environment at Malmö University, which has a strong research environment and a prominent role in the scholarly debate on sports issues.

Malmö University strives to be part of society at every level. Whether that is regional, nationally or globally, its focus is making the world a better and fairer place.

We have a mission to be an active hub for research, education and innovation. Our research is often multidisciplinary and pursued in collaboration with partners from outside of the university.

Why choose Malmö University?

Malmö University is...

Collaborative

Offers high-quality education where teachers and students work closely together, and undergraduates are seen as important contributors to the learning process.

Entrepreneurial

Promotes an entrepreneurial and innovative learning environment that influences and is influenced by the education and research at Malmö University.

Multidisciplinary

Boasts multidisciplinary programmes whereby students learn from different faculties, crucially important in an increasingly complex job market.

Diverse

Truly international classrooms where around a third of students have an international background – invaluable for students who are looking for a global career.

Big, but not too big!

The ninth largest higher educational institution in Sweden, with 24,000 students.

Global

Students have the opportunity to study abroad. We have agreements with approximately 250 universities around the world.

Convenient

Copenhagen international airport Kastrup (Denmark) is only 20 minutes away by train, and Copenhagen city 30 minutes away. Network links from here can take you by train throughout Europe and by plane, anywhere in the world!