Sport Performance Analysis MSc - Distance Education

Code

PGC617

Start

September 2027

Fees

拢12,250 (UK) 拢15,200 (INT)

Location

Online

Why study Sport Performance Analysis MSc (Distance Learning) at Middlesex?

This online master’s course will help you develop your career as a performance analyst by developing the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to fulfil the typical responsibilities required. These responsibilities include the collection of sport performance data using performance analysis software packages; preparing specific videos for presentation to players and coaches; analysing datasets for trends and relationships; and visualising data through dashboards.

Our successful UK on-campus programme was one of the first of its kind when it was established in 2010. It has a strong track record of developing employable graduates who have gone on to secure jobs in the UK and abroad to become Sport Performance Analysts at high profile clubs and organisations, complete PhDs and become University lecturers. View the .

Top-quality teaching: You’ll learn from academics who regularly work and consult with international teams, national governing bodies, elite clubs and athletes.
Preparation for accreditation: Our pioneering programme is designed to prepare you for accreditation with the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport.
Career connection: We have strong industry links within performance analysis - many of our graduates have gone on to secure jobs at international renowned clubs and organisations.
Supported in your studies: You will have access to leading industry-standards performance analysis software, while small class sizes allow you to receive the personal attention required to thrive in your studies.
Knowledge development: We believe that our graduates should be high achievers both practically and academically. As a result, we actively encourage students to publish their dissertation through peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

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Modules

Our specialist degree covers relevant topics that help you develop skills that are highly sought after in industry. For example, it covers performance indicators, performance profiling and reliability testing. In addition, you will learn how to undertake data analysis and develop relevant visualisation skills using business intelligence software. Finally, you will get to grips with industry standard sport performance analysis software. We regularly invite industry speakers to provide guest lectures on the course to help give you an insight into what is required from performance analysts on the job.The degree covers modules in Performance Analysis, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Research Methods, Placement & Dissertation. The programme has been designed in conjunction with industry to ensure our students can meet the demands and challenges that analysts currently face. These topics allow you to develop your expertise as a performance analyst.

For more information, please download the MSc Sport Performance Analysis (Distance Education) course specification (PDF).

Teaching

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.

Student training on indoor track — The London Sport Institute

Your learning experience will mirror real life practice with advanced tech and computer analysis.

Sport and exercise students analyse an athlete's movement using digital equipment in a performance laboratory.

Sports students completing performance analysis using a treadmill

Two sports students looking at tennis on a computer

Sports students using the facilities in the West Stand

Careers

How can the Sport Performance Analysis MSc support your career?

This Sport Performance Analysis programme is for students who would like to develop key skills and competencies, acquire a body of knowledge, and gain exposure to new and innovative areas of the subject. A Sports Performance Analysis degree opens the doors to a number of exciting career paths, with excellent career progression opportunities.

Career opportunities exist for well-qualified sport performance analysts in both professional and amateur sports. Previous graduates in Sport Performance Analysis are currently working in:

Football / soccer: English Premier League, English Championship, the FA
Rugby: Welsh Rugby Union, Professional rugby teams in England and Wales
Multiple Olympic sports: working for the English Institute of Sport is sports such as cycling, canoe slalom, disability swimming, hockey, judo
Squash: England Squash
Badminton: England badminton
Regional bodies: Irish Institute of Sport.

Work placements typically coincide with the sporting season (August to April for soccer or rugby).

Graduates will also be capable of establishing their own consultancy business or progressing to additional study and research, including MPhil/PhD.

Our employability service Careers and Futures will help you make the most of your experience and connections to achieve your career goals.

You'll have unlimited access to one-to-one advice and support from specialists in your sector plus 24/7 online support. You can also make the most of events and networking opportunities, on and off campus.

As an alumni, we offer you lifetime career support so we can help you as you progress.

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Students at Middlesex span 122 countries and you will be part of our thriving global network. After you graduate, you'll join our alumni network. You will get access to:

Lifetime careers support from the Careers and Futures employability service
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Entry requirements

Qualifications

We normally require a second class honours degree 2:2 or above in a sport or exercise related field

We would also welcome applications from students with undergraduate degrees in all sciences, maths and IT areas. Alternatively prospective students who have completed the ISPAS accreditation and have extensive experience in the area will be considered via interview.

If you have relevant , academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study.

Further requirements

Online distance learning students will be required to secure their Sport Performance Analysis related placement.

Students are required to have a laptop - specific requirements will be clarified at the beginning of the course.

Students are required to attend the compulsory residential which starts in the January following enrolment – please note that transportation to the residential and meals are not included.

Qualifications

We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification:

A 2:2 degree or above in a sport or exercise related field, sciences, maths and IT areas
Students who have completed the ISPAS accreditation and have extensive experience in the area will be considered via interview

To find out more about the qualifications we accept, visit your country support page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest for support.

Academic credit

If you have relevant , academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study.

Visas

You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need .

English language

You must have competence in to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components). If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university.

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Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2027/28 academic year.

UK students¹

Full-time students: £12,250

Part-time students: £82 per credit

Part-time students: £40 per dissertation credit

International students²

Full-time students: £15,200

Part-time students: £102 per credit

Part-time students: £51 per dissertation credit

The following study tools are included in your fees.

Free access to the resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course
Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
Free specialist software for your course
Free printing for academic paperwork.

You may be eligible for one of our scholarships, including the following.

The Alumni Postgraduate Award: a 20% fee reduction for UK/EU Middlesex alumni who studied eligible undergraduate courses
The Chevening Scholarship: full course fees
The European Academic Awards: £1,000 to £7,000 for students showing academic excellence
Regional or International Merit Award: up to £2,000 towards course fees.

For international students, we also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions. We work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships.

Help from your employer

Your employer can contribute towards the cost of your postgraduate study as part of their staff development programme.

Work while you study

If you are not currently working, we can help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Important information

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.