Our MSc in Sports Analytics has been developed in response to the growing demands in the sports industry to have access to reliable and valid information, maximizing the value of data. This program provides the necessary skills and abilities to succeed in this growing and exciting field within the sports industry by developing students’ digital proficiency, industry connections, and cognitive intelligence. You will be thought how to analyze, interpret, and visualize complex data sets, explore the patterns and present your data. Additionally, you will learn how statistical and visual analytics are informing stakeholders to make data-driven decisions. Our MSc Sports Analytics course will introduce you to industry-standard techniques and processes to get you career-ready. With a blend of theory and practice, you will learn how to make data-driven decisions to help organizations and athletes improve their performance.
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Modules
- The Theory of Sports Analytics (Core)
- Visual Analytics (Core)
- Work-Based Learning (Mental Wealth) (Core)
- Applying Research Skills (Core)
- Research Project (Core)
Employability
A career in sports analytics can lead to multiple roles in a wide range of exciting settings with amazing opportunities for career progression. You might be employed directly by a professional sports club to work with their coaching or scouting staff or work for one of the many businesses that elite teams and individual athletes approach for consultancy. Job titles may include Performance Analyst, Sports Analyst, Sport Scientist, or Data Analyst. You will develop your skills and knowledge in a directly applied context, further supported by industry experience through the placement module. This will ensure that you are ‘employment ready’ in your knowledge, skills, and experience. The strong industry experience and contacts of our staff team also mean that you will be well-connected to potential jobs as they arise. The visualization, analytic and statistical skills acquired during this program can be applied to different sets of data across different industries, which provide a unique opportunity for graduates to have a wide range of destinations both within and outside of the sports industry (additional qualifications may be needed). In addition, you will be encouraged to make full use of the range of employability resources available through the Careers Centre and LinkedIn Learning.
Key Facts
Requirements
- DEGREE- Minimum of 2:1 honors in a sport, mathematics, or computer science-related area. 2:2 honors in the related subject areas will also be considered at the discretion of the course leader.
- Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport and/or data analytics may also be considered at the discretion of the course leader.
- Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening (or recognized equivalent).
Duration options
Full-time, 1 year
Start date
September
Fees and Applying
EU/Home – Tuition Fees:
- Full-time: £9,720 UK
- Part-time: £1,620 UK
International –
- Tuition Fees: £14,340
