Performance Analysis in Sport

Entry requirements

BSc/BA (Hons) graduates in sports or exercise-related fields (e.g., Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Coaching) are eligible. A 2:1 Honours degree is preferred, but a 2:2 with relevant experience and satisfactory references will also be considered.

You need to provide a professional CV detailing relevant skills, experience, and academic qualifications.

The course is aimed at sports professionals, including performance analysts, sports scientists, sports coaches, and strength and conditioning coaches. We also welcome applicants with relevant experience or potential.

For full details, see the programme website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Performance Analysis in Sport is a unique programme designed for those looking to advance their careers in performance analysis and high-performance sports practice. This master's degree aims to provide students with expert academic knowledge and strong practical skills to deliver high-quality services to athletes, coaches, and organisations.

The programme offers advanced skills needed to succeed in the rapidly growing field of performance analysis. It covers traditional roles such as video and match analysis, notational analysis, and live sport analysis, as well as more modern techniques in data analysis, reporting, visualisation, scouting, and recruitment. By taking a multidisciplinary approach, this degree explores the impact a performance analyst can have in coaching, strength and conditioning, sports injury rehabilitation, and other applied settings.

You will:

• Have access to industry-standard performance analysis equipment and be taught by industry professionals.
• Gain hands-on experience using video analysis notation software to analyse and enhance sports performance.
• Utilise advanced monitoring technologies, including GPS wearable devices and wellness questionnaires, to gather and interpret athlete data.
• Have the opportunity to conduct primary research that could lead to publications, potentially informing future performance analysis practices.

This is for you if...

• You are a sport professional looking to develop your career.
• You have a passion for leveraging technology to improve athletic performance.
• You aim to apply data-driven insights to sports performance.