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Master of Applied Sport Performance Analysis

Loughborough University

  • Loughborough, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Loughborough University campus

About the program

One-year MSc in applied sport performance analysis, Also available part-time.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Applied Sport Performance Analysis. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Performance analyst with elite athletes and teams
  • Sports technology companies
  • Sports analytics providers
  • Media broadcasters
  • Research and consultancy

Curriculum

  • Core modules: coaching process and applied performance analysis workflows
  • Applied sports analytics and visualisation
  • An applied performance analysis placement in high performance cultures
  • Research methods for sport performance analysis
  • And a 60-credit research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Entry requirement on the programme page: 2:1 UK honours degree or international equivalent (country equivalents listed on the page).
  • UK 2:2 honours (about 50-55%) at 42 programmes
  • 2:1 or 2:1+ (60-65%) at 26 programmes
  • MBA: 2:2 plus three years management experience
  • Country equivalents on each course page and https://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/apply/entry-requirements/postgraduate/.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Some programmes need a portfolio, Writing sample or work experience, One academic reference and transcript.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
  • TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
  • PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
  • Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
  • Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,000 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusLoughborough
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentApplied Sport Performance Analysis
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    23 Aug 2027

    282 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.