Our well-established Sports History and Culture distance-learning MA provides a solid understanding of how modern sport has developed, from its traditional forms to today's practices. This program is flexible and interactive, with strong connections to the International Centre for Sports History and Culture (ICSHC), ensuring that your learning is based on the latest research.
You will explore the origins of modern sport, its cultural and global importance, and how it helps us understand society and different communities. You'll also learn how sports historians use primary sources. The course has a global focus, examining how modern sport spread from its British roots and how other countries have adapted it within their own cultures.