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M.A. International Sport Development and Politics

German Sport University Cologne Cologne

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
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About the programme

The German Sport University Cologne is a prestigious institution known for its focus on sports education and research. The MA International Sport Development and Politics course offered at the university is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the global sports industry and its impact on society. The program covers topics such as sport governance, policy development, and international sport development strategies. Students have the opportunity to engage in practical experiences and internships to gain hands-on knowledge in the field. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in sports management, international development, and policy-making within the sports industry.

Fields of study

Sport Science(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Sport Development and Politics at German Sport University Cologne

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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7.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Not required but recommended

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Not required

180

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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

The admission requirements include the completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least 180 credit points according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

  • Transcript of records, indicating all courses (including grade) and the number of credit points and/or the number of hours.
  • Certificate with the average grade of your degree including the respective grading table
  • For the Master's Degree courses "Sport Management", "Human Technology in Sports and Medicine", "International Sports Development and Politics" and "Psychology in Sports and Exercise" special knowledge of English must also be provided by one of the following language test certificates: TOEFL iBT (≥ 95 points), IELTS (≥ 7 points) or Cambridge Certificate (CAE) at C1 level in accordance with the European Reference Framework for Languages (GER). You do not have to submit an English language certificate if you completed your Bachelor's degree, which was taught in English language, in an EU-country or in a country where English is an official language.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Sport Development and Politics

Programme-specific documents

1. Transcript of records, indicating all courses (including grade) and the number of credit points and/or the number of hours.

Certificate with the average grade of your degree including the respective grading table .

2. German language, Enlish language

3. CV

4. SOP

5. Proof of scientific performance.

6. Proof of work experience.

7. Proof of Practical sporting experience

The following documents must be included

Application process to be uploaded:

 Original bachelor's certificate showing the award of the

Bachelor's degree is mentioned

 Original bachelor's certificate/transcript of records with all

completed courses

 Certified translations of the mentioned documents, if

these are not already available in German or English

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How to apply

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Application procedure

Direct online application + Sending Certified hard copies of documents

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Dr. Gerard King

Head of the International Office

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

310 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,524 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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