Sport Data Science (MSc) at Liverpool Hope University

To gain a competitive advantage in sport, professional teams, equipment companies, and governing bodies are increasingly investing in data-driven approaches to support evidence-based decision-making . Within sports science and human performance, data is generated across multiple domains and in many different forms.

Faculty: School of Health and Sport Sciences  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme combines core modules in programming (such as Python or R), statistics, and data management with applied, sport-specific data collection and the underlying scientific principles that inform it. Students develop practical skills using key sports science equipment and data collection technologies, including 3D motion capture systems, wearable devices, and performance monitoring tools.

Career pathways

This course specifically targets preparing students to work as data scientists in sport. In recent years, this has become an area of significant growth within elite and competitive sport.

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