Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis)

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have one of the following:

• An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a sport or mathematics related area are appropriate to the Programme Director
• An honours degree (2:1 or above) in an alternative subject area that is acceptable by the Programme Director.
• Experience of study or provision of performance analysis.
• Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport, coaching or performance will also be considered.

For the MSc Professional Practice, applicants must also either have a relevant professional work placement organised or apply for a supported internship.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Performance Analy​sis in the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences is world leading in terms of academic and applied perspectives. The School has offered post-graduate study in Performance Analysis since the first ever Masters in Performance Analysis was developed in 2003. The Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences has a unique Centre of Performance Analysis boasting high-spec teaching and practical based laboratories with a multitude of world-leading software and resources available.

The MSc Pr​ofessional Practice programme, adopts a distance learning delivery approach, that allows for engagement with learning worldwide. The programme has a focus on the development of expertise and applied learning within the work environment and the application of theoretical context. This will be achieved through a longitudinal professional placement in the field of sport performance analysis, via either the students own work or a studentship advertised.

Information for international students

Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.5 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website.

Fees and funding

As a postgraduate, research or part-time student, the tuition fees you are charged will depend on the course you choose to study. Full information is available on our website.