Performance Analysis in Sport
University of SalfordPerformance Analysis in Sport MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Salford, based in Salford, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
The MSc Performance Analysis in Sport degree is designed to advance careers in performance analysis and high-performance sports practice. This programme provides a blend of expert academic knowledge and practical skills necessary for delivering high-quality services to athletes, coaches, and organisations.
The course covers traditional roles such as video and match analysis, notational analysis, and live sport analysis, as well as modern skills in data analysis, reporting, visualisation, scouting, and recruitment. It also explores the performance analyst's impact within coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports injury rehabilitation, among other areas.
You will benefit from:
- Access to industry-standard performance analysis equipment and instruction from experienced professionals.
- Hands-on experience with video analysis software to enhance sports performance.
- Utilisation of advanced monitoring technologies, including GPS devices and wellness questionnaires, to analyse athlete data.
- Opportunities to conduct primary research that may lead to publications and influence future performance analysis practices.
The MSc in Performance Analysis in Sport is available on both a full-time (one year) and part-time (two to three years) basis.
The full-time programme runs from September to September and offers the following exit awards:
- Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert): Completion of one module.
- Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): Completion of two modules.
- Master's (MSc): Completion of two modules plus a dissertation. To achieve the MSc award, you must successfully complete the modules Performance Analysis and Injury Prevention and Performance Measurement, along with the Research Project Module.
Study Options
This course is available in 5 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Salford
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Salford
Duration: 8 Months
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Salford
Duration: 8 Months
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Salford
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Salford
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Salford
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science, Sport and exercise science
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ