Program Overview
The Sport and Recreation Studies at George Mason University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sport and Recreation Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sport and Recreation Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Sport and Recreation Studies
- Legal Issues in Recreation Administration
- Environmental Law
- Legal Issues in Sport
- Ethical Issues in Global Sport
- Social Psychology of Leisure
- Social Psychology of Sport: Leadership Implications
- Psychology of Coaching
- Recreation Administration and Planning
- Sport in the Global Marketplace
- Economics and Financial Management in the Sport Industry
- Sport Operations, Venues, and Event Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Please forward recent scores (within the previous five years and waived if you are a GMU graduate) of either
- The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) minimum score of 395
OR - The revised Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test with a minimum Verbal score of 150 and a Quantitative score of 141
- If you have scores from the old GRE exam that are less than five years old, a minimum of 450 in both the Verbal and Quantitative sections are required.
Request transcripts of all previous college work, showing completion of the required undergraduate course work
Three letters of recommendation (two from professors)
Submission of a carefully written goals statement (1,000 words) outlining:
- Background and experience (academic and/or professional)
- Future goals you have in mind for one of the following concentrations (i.e. International Sport Management, Recreation Administration, Sport Coaching, Sport and Leisure Studies, or Sport Management)
- If you do not hold a sport or recreation undergraduate degree, you must indicate how your academic and/or professional background prepares you for admission to the Sport and Recreation Studies graduate program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact George Mason University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About George Mason University
George Mason University
Fairfax County, United States
public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
