MSc Sport Data Science and AI at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Unlock the future of sport with the MSc Sport Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Created and delivered by experts across Sport and Computer Science, you’ll build the skills to thrive in the fast-moving world of applied analytics in sport. Stay at the forefront of sport analytics as you work with modern hardware, software, and authentic datasets linking directly to athlete monitoring, match analysis, and sports business decision-making.

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 13 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study 120-credit modules completed with a 60-credit dissertation. You'll cover athlete performance, staff development, periodising and planning training, alongside considerations around physical testing and reporting. Modules include LM Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, LM Programming for Data Science, LM Sports Data Management & Visualisation, LM Dissertation (Sports), LM Professional Dissertation, LM Applied Match Analytics and Predictive Modelling, LM Applied Sports Performance Analytics.

Career pathways

With the demand for highly skilled professionals in high performance sport growing, develop the skills to stand out in today’s competitive job market. This MSc develops key skills that are highly attractive to employers within the sporting industry, namely project management, critical analysis and problem-solving skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree Applicants must normally have achieved a UK Upper Second-Class Honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent in one of the following disciplines: - Sport and Exercise Science - (Sport) Business and Marketing - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. If the above requirements are not met, significant experience in sport analytics, data science, or high-performance environments may be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided that you can demonstrate proficiency in research methods, quantitative reasoning, or programming. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,790 a year. Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 28,080 a year. Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 13 months

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=LES098

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