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MSc Sport Performance Analysis - Distance Education

  • Postgraduate
  • London
MSc Sport Performance Analysis - Distance Education
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The Sport Performance Analysis MSc (Distance Education) is designed for students aiming to build a professional career as a performance analyst. This online master’s programme provides the theoretical and practical expertise required to excel in the field, including data collection, video preparation for coaches and players, trend analysis, and data visualisation. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure students meet the current demands of the sports sector. Students will gain proficiency in industry-standard software and develop critical research skills. The course includes a compulsory professional placement and an independent project, allowing for the practical application of knowledge in real-world settings. Please note that students are required to attend a compulsory residential session starting in the January following enrolment. This programme is ideal for those looking to work in professional or amateur sports, or for those wishing to progress into further research or consultancy roles. The institution reserves the right to adjust course content to maintain academic standards.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time UK students: £11,850. Part-time UK students: £79 per credit and £39 per dissertation credit. International full-time students: £14,500. Part-time international students: £97 per credit and £48 per dissertation credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Tuition fees may be subject to change by Middlesex University London. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements


UK qualifications

Second class honours degree 2:2 or above in a sport or exercise related field, sciences, maths, or IT areas.

Other qualifications

Equivalent of a 2:2 degree or above in a sport or exercise related field, sciences, maths, or IT areas.

European qualifications

Equivalent of a 2:2 degree or above in a sport or exercise related field, sciences, maths, or IT areas.

English Language Requirements


IELTS

IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

Other

Pre-sessional English courses are available if requirements are not met.

Other Requirements


Other

Online distance learning students must secure their own Sport Performance Analysis related placement. Students are required to have a laptop.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Advanced Performance Analysis

30 Credits

Sport Data Analytics and Visualisation

30 Credits

Research Methods

30 Credits

Professional Placement

30 Credits

Independent Project

60 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can pursue roles as performance analysts in professional and amateur sports, including football, rugby, and Olympic sports. Opportunities also exist to establish consultancy businesses or progress to MPhil/PhD research. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring these career paths further.