MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Turn data into performance gains with advanced sport analytics and applied practice. Our MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis degree offers you an excellent platform to develop the advanced knowledge and skills required to analyse and develop performance in elite sport. Created in collaboration with industry experts, with high-quality teaching delivered by applied practitioners and world-renowned research active academics.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; Typically 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis degree is designed to give you a thorough grounding and hands-on experience of the practical application and latest research in analysing and developing elite performance. Compulsory modules: Coaching Process and Applied Performance Analysis Workflows, Applied Sports Analytics and Visualization, Applied Performance Analysis Placement - High Performance Cultures, Applied Performance Analysis Placement – Reflective Practice and Career Development, Research Methods for Sport Performance Analysis, Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme will be able to apply their performance analysis knowledge and skills working with elite athletes and teams, nationally and internationally. Related careers are also available with global sports technology companies, sports analytics providers and media broadcasters.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 (or equivalent international qualification) in Sport Science or a related programme (sport coaching, sport performance analysis). Alternatively, a 2:1 in a mathematics, statistics or data science course with sufficient evidence of engagement and interest in sport and sports performance. Applicants need to have prior experience in performance analysis delivery or demonstrate training and engagement with performance analysis hardware and software and/or performance analysis research. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; Typically 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/masters-degree/

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