MSc Sport Analytics

at University of East London

MODULES

All years
 

CORE MODULES

The Theory of Sport Analytics

This module will explain how data and analytics are applied within the industry and how they are used to influence key decisions in various sporting decisions. It will also be demonstrated how technologies have evolved in recent years, and you will comprehend how to use these technologies in an efficient way to ensure you are ready for future employment.

Visual Analytics

The aim of this module is to give you hands-on experience in using data visualization software such as Tableau and Power BI, and also programming languages such as Python and R. You will be given tutorials by our experts, and with the growing importance of data visualization skills in a variety of jobs, this module will help give you the practical knowledge necessary to gain employment in the sports analytics field.

Sport and Exercise Work-Based Learning (Mental Wealth)

The work placement module will enable you to undertake a work placement in a relevant employment environment to develop your employability and technical skills within the sports industry. Due to our industry links and array of partnerships, our dedicated placements team will be on hand to help support and find a placement relevant to your career ambitions.

Applying Research Skills

This module provides you with the tools and techniques required to complete your final research project. You will be taught relevant research methodologies and statistical analyses that will help you understand what is required to complete a masters level dissertation.

Sport Research Project

The final research project gives you the opportunity to pursue a particular topic that is of interest to you. You will be assigned an academic advisor that will help support you along the process, and you will complete a comprehensive investigation surrounding a topic within the Sports Analytics field. This will give you the opportunity to show the knowledge and expertise that have been gained throughout the course.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course.

International

Full time, 1 year
£14,340
Per academic year

A career in sport 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, Sport 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 visualisation, analytic and statistical skills acquired during this programme 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 sport 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.