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Performance Analysis & Talent Management, MSc at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Performance Analysis and Talent Management is a one-year full-time (or part-time) in-person course at the Preston Campus covering performance analysis, scouting and talent management in sport. It links theory to practice through professional club connections including Preston North End, Fleetwood FC, Wigan Warriors and Blackburn Rovers.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are The Reflective Practitioner, Leadership: Culture and Change, Independent Project, Applied Performance Analysis Approaches and Contemporary Issues in Talent Management.

Career pathways

Video analyst, recruitment analyst, training analyst, data scientist, visualisation specialist, senior match analyst, coach analyst, technical analyst and video coordinator roles in performance sport.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (or equivalent) with a major part in sports coaching or related disciplines such as sport science; other graduates with commitment to sport or significant sport industry experience are considered. Non-standard qualifications and relevant experience welcomed. IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5 (course text truncated at '5.').

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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