Direct answer
The MSc Sport Marketing programme requires a UK 2:1 honours degree (minimum 60% in the final year) or an equivalent international qualification. Chinese applicants must hold a 4‑year bachelor’s degree. Loughborough University uses a tiered ranking system for Chinese institutions to determine the required final mark. The exact percentage required for each tier is not published on the programme page; applicants must use the university’s international entry requirements look‑up tool to find the equivalent classification for their specific institution and qualification. Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. The standard postgraduate IELTS requirement is 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0, though some departments may set a higher level. The programme is delivered at Loughborough University London, with full‑time starts in September and January, and a part‑time September start. The international fee for September 2026 and January 2027 includes a £5,000 London 10th Anniversary Award.
Chinese degree requirement
A 4‑year bachelor’s degree is required for entry to postgraduate programmes. Loughborough University does not publish a single percentage on the programme page; instead, it applies a tiered ranking system to Chinese institutions. The university provides a look‑up tool on its international entry requirements page so that each applicant can find the classification equivalent for their own institution and qualification.
Special consideration for certain Chinese institutions
Special consideration may be given to applicants from certain Chinese universities that specialise in business, management, finance, or creative arts. This applies to programmes within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and the Institute for Sport Business, which includes the MSc Sport Marketing.
UK degree classification and 2:2 consideration
The standard academic requirement is a 2:1 honours degree with a minimum of 60% in the final year. Applicants who hold a 2:2 honours degree may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
English language requirement
The standard University IELTS requirement for postgraduate courses is 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Some Schools or Departments may require a higher level; any higher requirement will be specified in the offer communication.
Campus and start dates
The MSc Sport Marketing is based at Loughborough University London. Full‑time students can start in September or January. Part‑time study is available only with a September start.
International fee and London 10th Anniversary Award
The international fee for September 2026 and January 2027 entry includes a £5,000 London 10th Anniversary Award. No further fee breakdown is provided in the official evidence.
What the official page establishes and what still requires live rechecking
The official page confirms the minimum UK degree classification, the 4‑year bachelor’s requirement for Chinese applicants, the existence of a tiered Chinese‑institution ranking system, the possibility of special consideration for certain specialist universities, the IELTS standard, the London campus location, the available start dates, and the inclusion of the £5,000 London 10th Anniversary Award in the international fee.
The following points require live rechecking because the official page does not supply fixed values or current statuses: the exact percentage or grade required for each tier of Chinese institution (only the look‑up tool provides this); whether any School‑ or Department‑specific IELTS requirement above 6.5 applies to this programme; the total international fee before the award is applied; any application deadline; and whether the programme participates in Clearing or has limited or unknown vacancies.
FAQ
What is the minimum UK degree classification for the MSc Sport Marketing?
A 2:1 honours degree with a minimum of 60% in the final year, or an equivalent international qualification.
Can I apply with a 2:2 degree?
Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
What English language score do I need?
The standard University IELTS requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element. Some departments may set a higher level, which would be stated in the offer communication.
Does Loughborough University publish a fixed percentage for all Chinese bachelor’s degrees?
No. The university uses a tiered ranking system for Chinese institutions. Applicants must use the international entry requirements look‑up tool to find the equivalent classification for their specific institution and qualification.
Where is the MSc Sport Marketing taught?
The programme is based at Loughborough University London.
Official sources
The evidence in this article is drawn from the current official Loughborough University programme and entry requirements pages. For the most up‑to‑date details, including the Chinese institution look‑up tool, visit the university’s international entry requirements page. Related reading on UK study options is available in our articles on UK study agents, choosing a study agent, new majors and UK versus domestic study, and the University of Buckingham’s two‑year degrees.