Master of Science in Sports Performance Analysis

at Institute of Technology Carlow

What subjects will I study?

Semester One                                                      

• Data Analysis in Sport
• Research Methods
• Computerised Performance Analysis
• Contemporary Issues in Sports Performances Analysis

Semester Two

• Sports Analytics and Insights
• Coaching Science
• Applied Performance Analysis

Semester Three

• Dissertation (This will run throughout the year)

Applicants require a Level 8 Degree (minimum 2nd class Honours) in:

• BA Sports Management and Coaching
• BSc in Sport Science or cognate qualifications.

The fees for Master of Science in Sports Performance Analysis may vary from €5,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

This programme is highly vocational and practical and is carefully aligned to industry demands, yet underpinned by solid theoretical foundations. The programme will be beneficial to those wishing to seek future opportunities in performance analysis, those currently employed within a club or organisation with a performance analysis role, and coaches who want to enhance their knowledge and skill set.

Students also have access to our innovative Sports Performance Analysis Lab at IT Carlow. They will have the opportunity to learn how to use and apply the latest performance analysis software to their practice (Sportscode Elite, NacSport, Dartfish and Quintic).