MSc Sport Analytics at University of East London

With elite sports embracing technology and investing in the pursuit of marginal gains, professional clubs are increasingly looking to sport analytics to assist them in their day-to-day activities. The ability to analyse data, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions will provide a competitive advantage for sports clubs, businesses, and athletes. To meet the growing demands of data in the sports industry, UEL's own and the Scottish FA's Football Scientist, Dr Alireza Monajati, developed this MSc in Sport Analytics.

Faculty: School of Health, Sport and Bioscience  |  Department: Department of Bioscience and Sport  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Sport Analytics MSc is built around seven core modules designed to make you an expert in the field. This Master's programme will equip you with practical skills in key data visualisation software like Tableau and Power BI. Modules include The Theory of Sport Analytics, Visual Analytics, Tableau, Storytelling for Sport, Team-based Project, Applying Research Skills, Sport and Exercise Work-Based Learning (Mental Wealth), Sport Research Project (120 credits).

Career pathways

This course will help you develop a range of transferable skills that are desirable in a wide range of careers in Sport Analytics.

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