12 monthsProgramme duration
31,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
24 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis degree offers you an excellent platform to develop the advanced knowledge and skills required to analyse and develop performance in elite sport.
Created in collaboration with industry experts, with high-quality teaching delivered by applied practitioners and world-renowned research active academics.
The programme focuses on the science, workflows, and applied practice of performance analysis and how it interacts with and supports the coaching and decision-making process in elite sport.
You will have access to market-leading performance analysis hardware and software, used in professional sports organisations, from partners such as Hudl.
The programme will challenge you to develop your understanding of sports analytics and visualisation, how to create effective learning environments, the role of high-performance cultures in sport and provide you with tailored support to maximise your development.
As part of the programme, you will immerse yourself in a performance analysis placement to develop and test your skills in an applied setting and enhance your future career prospects.
Our students have enjoyed placement opportunities with Premier League and Football League teams, Premiership Rugby teams, County Cricket clubs, Loughborough Lightning franchises and other organisations in elite sport.
The programme culminates with an independent research project, enabling you to apply the knowledge and techniques you have learned to answer an applied sport performance analysis question.
The programme is ideal for students aspiring to work in elite sport supporting athlete development, overall team performance and the identification and recruitment of athletes in high profile sport organisations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis degree offers you an excellent platform to develop the advanced knowledge and skills required to analyse and develop performance in elite sport.
Created in collaboration with industry experts, with high-quality teaching delivered by applied practitioners and world-renowned research active academics.
The programme focuses on the science, workflows, and applied practice of performance analysis and how it interacts with and supports the coaching and decision-making process in elite sport.
You will have access to market-leading performance analysis hardware and software, used in professional sports organisations, from partners such as Hudl.
The programme will challenge you to develop your understanding of sports analytics and visualisation, how to create effective learning environments, the role of high-performance cultures in sport and provide you with tailored support to maximise your development.
As part of the programme, you will immerse yourself in a performance analysis placement to develop and test your skills in an applied setting and enhance your future career prospects.
Our students have enjoyed placement opportunities with Premier League and Football League teams, Premiership Rugby teams, County Cricket clubs, Loughborough Lightning franchises and other organisations in elite sport.
The programme culminates with an independent research project, enabling you to apply the knowledge and techniques you have learned to answer an applied sport performance analysis question.
The programme is ideal for students aspiring to work in elite sport supporting athlete development, overall team performance and the identification and recruitment of athletes in high profile sport organisations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants need to have prior experience in performance analysis delivery or demonstrate training and engagement with performance analysis hardware and software and/or performance analysis research.
Applicants will also need to secure an appropriate performance analysis placement to be accepted onto the programme. Students may also incur travel costs associated with travelling between the placement provider and Loughborough University.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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