Applied Performance Analysis in Sport

Entry requirements

Academic

2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Non-academic

Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This exciting postgraduate degree has been designed to meet modern industry demands. It stands apart from other courses, focusing on the application of theory to practice in real-world settings across a range of sports and levels.

The role of a successful sports analyst has changed in recent years, as new technologies enable the fine-tuning of athletic performance like never before.

Successful analysts are still required to produce and evaluate complex datasets. However, they now play a more integral role in athletic success, connecting player and coach using insight and consultancy to refine athletic performance in real time.

Alongside a guaranteed work placement with one of our performance sports academies and an external work placement, you’ll benefit from expert lecturers and world-class facilities including a dedicated performance analysis suite and the latest technologies.

Modules

• Fundamentals of Performance Analysis
• Contemporary Issues in Performance Analysis
• Postgraduate Industry Placement Experience
• The Research Process
• Postgraduate Dissertation
• High Performing Environments
• Pedagogy in Practice
• Performance Profiling and Testing for Athletes

Information for international students

In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Fees and funding

Please visit our student finance page for information on tuition fees and student loans, as well as non-repayable grants, bursaries and scholarships, eligible to different groups, to support with study costs