MSc Advanced Talent Identification and Player Recruitment (Distance Learning) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

A talent identification course designed by industry experts. The Advanced Talent Identification and Player Recruitment MSc has been developed with recruitment specialists, performance analysts, and senior practitioners working across elite and developing performance environments. On this course, you’ll learn from industry experts who will guide you through how to identify, assess, and support emerging players within modern recruitment systems. The curriculum reflects the realities of modern sport.

Faculty: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2/3 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: The Performance Practitioner, Data Insights, Leading People and Teams, Contemporary Issues in Talent Identification and Player Recruitment, Visualising Performance Insights, Applied Research Methods, Independent Project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Performance Data & Insights Analyst, Video Scout, National or Regional Scout, Academy Scout, Opposition Analyst, Emerging Talent Specialist, Recruitment Analyst, Player Insights Analyst, Data Analyst.

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