Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Degree in European Sports Law

The Master's Degree in European Sports Law is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with specialized knowledge in the field of sports law. The program is offered by the Rey Juan Carlos University and is aimed at students and professionals who wish to acquire a deeper understanding of the legal aspects of sports.

Objectives

The objective of the Master's Degree in European Sports Law is to train professionals who can cover a profile of experts in all areas of sports legislation, within public or private sports institutions, companies involved in the sector, as well as any type of office or cabinet that is dedicated to advising entities and athletes.

Program Structure

The program is structured into eight modules, each focusing on a specific area of sports law. The modules are:

• Module 1: Sports Policy of the European Union (18 hours)
• Module 2: Sports Organization (38 hours)
• Module 3: Economic-Financial Management in Sport (72 hours)
• Module 4: Sports Taxation (52 hours)
• Module 5: Substantive Aspects of the Sports Relationship (112 hours)
• Module 6: Legal Regime of Sports Facilities (36 hours)
• Module 7: Sports Journalism (36 hours)
• Module 8: Protection of Health and Equality (36 hours)

Recipients

The program is designed for students with degrees in Law, Business Administration and Management, Economics, Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Marketing, as well as sports professionals who want to complete their training and seek a specialization.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for the program include:

• Experience
• Academic record
• Motivation letter
• Interview

Academic Management and Faculty

The program is directed by Mr. Francisco Javier Arroyo Romero, a Full Professor at the Rey Juan Carlos University. The faculty includes a team of experienced professionals and academics in the field of sports law.

Quality Guarantee

The program has a quality guarantee system in place, which includes an internal quality assurance system, a manual of the internal quality assurance system, and a composition of the commission.

Duration and Development

The program is offered in a face-to-face modality and has a duration of 60 ECTS credits. The program starts on October 17, 2025, and ends on May 29, 2026.

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

The pre-registration period for the program is from June 24 to October 10, 2025. The enrollment deadline is from October 1 to October 15, 2025. The title price is 2,990, and there is a possibility of a scholarship.

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

Applicants must submit a copy of their pre-registration, a photocopy of their national identity document or passport, a photocopy of their title accrediting their studies, a curriculum vitae, and any other document required by the director of the own title.

General Information Collection Plan

The program has a general information collection plan in place, which includes surveys on student profile, teacher evaluation, degree of satisfaction, labor insertion, and external internships.

Improvement Actions

The program has an improvement actions plan in place, which includes the analysis of information derived from the program's indicators and the preparation of a report that includes improvement plans if the results so indicate.