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Master of Sport Data Science
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An MSc preparing students to work as data scientists in sport.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Sport Data Science. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in computing and information technology.
Career outcomes
- Data scientist in elite and professional sport
- Club analytics teams
Curriculum
- The course combines core modules in programming with data science methods
- Covering the complete data lifecycle from collection to modelling
- Then moves into more specialised topics. Graduates are expected to be proficient in data science tools for sport.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas equivalent judged by the Registrar; English: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component unless the course page states otherwise.
Accepted academic background
Second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, Or an equivalent overseas degree; Some courses ask for First or Upper Second (e.g. MSc Physiotherapy) or other subject requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 64
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 130
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- Completed application materials
- Curriculum vitae
- And personal statement or statement of purpose.
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,375 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £9,188 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Hope Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Sport Sciences |
| Department | Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Nov 2026
7 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 20 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,375 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £9,188 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 64, Cambridge 176, Oxford Test of English 130.