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Overview
Become proficient at the delivery of coach-driven, observational and data-driven analyses
Our highly-vocational MSc Sports Performance Analysis programme explores the more advanced concepts, processes and techniques undertaken within the sports industry, and is aligned to employer needs.
With an emphasis on the application of theory to practice, a key focus is the development of practical competencies and software proficiency required for a career within sport performance analysis.
Students are issued with an Apple MacBook Pro with Hudl SportsCode Elite installed to support academic and placement work. This is a novel feature of the programme, and we are the only university to offer this.
Gain vital professional experience with our network of industry links
The course includes an extensive work placement, which offers invaluable industry-relevant experience to support your academic learning and increase your employability in a competitive job market.
We are proud to have outstanding links with industry across multiple sports. Example placement organisations have included: Southampton FC; Brighton & Hove Albion FC; AFC Bournemouth; Tottenham Hotspur FC; Harlequins RFC; Sussex County Cricket Club; and Surrey Storm Netball.
Prepare for your career within sports performance analysis
The outstanding links within the industry across multiple sports, cutting-edge facilities, novel assessment methods and expert staff all create an ideal learning environment for those wishing to seek future employment in sports performance analysis, or for those currently employed by a professional club or organisation.
The course caters to the rapidly developing and evolving job market within the field of sports performance analysis, and is in response to the marked growth in career opportunities and proliferation of roles available to performance analysts within amateur and professional sporting organisations.
The Course
Explore the more advanced concepts and processes of contemporary sports performance analysis
You are required to complete modules in your chosen pathway, plus one module in research methods and statistics, as well as a research dissertation.
Advances in Performance Analysis of Sport
Sports Performance Analysis is a well-established scientific sub-discipline of sport and exercise science. Sports Performance Analysis is predicated on the provision of valid, objective and reliable data to inform the coaching process and decision-making processes. Therefore, this module aims to provide you with a comprehensive and critical insight into the evolution, principles, theories and applications governing sports performance analysis. A theory to practice ethos is adopted throughout, promoting a research informed approach to applied practice.
Applied Performance Analysis
You will develop the seminal personal skills e.g. communication, and professional skills e.g. technical skills, sport-specific knowledge, observation skills, required by an applied performance analysis practitioner.
Computerised Analysis & Data Visualisation
The advent and evolution of computerised performance analysis systems has enabled the sophisticated design of performance analysis templates for the assessment of technical, tactical and/or physical performance. Computerised performance analysis systems also enable users to effectively generate, synthesise and report both subjective and objective data, in accordance with the demands of the sport. Proficiency with computerised performance analysis systems is essential for applied performance analysts, and facilitates the development of effective and (time) efficient workflows. Moreover, the use of computerised performance analysis systems has rapidly accelerated the production of sports data. As such, data visualisation, defined as the graphical representation of information and data, and by extension, visual analytics, is a crucial skill to readily identify patterns and trends in data, and answer data-driven questions. Therefore, the module aims to develop proficiency and autonomy with computerised performance analysis and data visualisation software.
Research Methods for Health and Performance
During this module you will learn and apply innovative and cutting-edge methods of analysis evident in physiotherapy literature.
The Research Dissertation
This module is the culmination of previous learning and is the major element of your independent enquiry on your programme. The module requires that you reflect on, and utilise the knowledge base, context, and application of taught modules, as well as placement experiences. It is designed to encourage you to generate and explore your own ‘problem’ assisted by supervision from a tutor.
Work Placement
This double module provides invaluable experience working as a performance analyst within a sporting organisation. It will enable you to foster an acute understanding of how performance analysis is used within sport, offer insight into organisational culture, develop essential professional knowledge and skills, facilitate reflective practice, and develop a network of professional contacts.
Experience
Discover a wide range of excellent sporting facilities that support your learning
Tudor Hale Centre for Sport
Our world-class Tudor Hale Centre for Sport acts as the focus for sports science, therapy and physiology.
Placement partners
We have developed strong connections with our partners to provide you with work placement opportunities.
Sports hall
Our specialist sports hall can be used for a wide range of indoor sports, including basketball, netball, badminton and volleyball.
Specialist outdoor sports pitches
Alongside our grass football and rugby pitches, we also have our International Hockey Federation compliant floodlit astro turf.
Close community
Our commitment to a friendly and close-knit student community contributes to a high degree of success for our graduates.
Expert staff
Learn from experienced sports performance analysis specialists here to support you throughout your degree.
Fitness suite
We offer a variety of cardio, resistance and weight equipment, with a dedicated strength and conditioning room.
Sports Dome
The Sports Dome is a large indoor facility which can be used for sports such as cricket, football, hockey and many more.
Sports injury clinic
Sports Therapy students use our specialist injury clinics these spaces for practical sessions and run a practice.
FA Women's High-Performance Football Centre
As one of only nine centres in the UK, we provide additional opportunities for women to develop as players and coaches.
Learning Resource Centre
The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) contains the library, a café, IT/teaching rooms, and the Support and Information Zone (SIZ).
Library
Our campus library holds more than 200,000 books and over 500,000 eBooks.
Subject specific librarians
If you have difficulty finding material for an essay, seminar or project, subject librarians will be happy to provide assistance.
Teaching and Assessment
Innovative teaching methods that focus on practice
Teaching
Our team of principal lecturers ensure innovation, enthusiasm and expertise combine to deliver the excellent standards that give our institution its high reputation.
When you come to Chichester, you will join a community of students and lecturers working in partnership to ensure that your learning experience reflects best practice and embraces the opportunities presented by new, interactive technologies.
Each module is delivered differently depending on its content and focus of study.
In most modules, you can expect lead lectures to introduce core content, but the majority of your time will be spent working in small groups with tutor support in seminars, workshops or laboratory sessions.
Many sessions will require you to have completed some preparatory work and you will also be given structured follow-up work after a session to further progress your learning, often reading or an individual/group task. As you progress through your degree you will be expected to take more and more ownership over your learning and development, directing your study into areas of most interest to you.
Assessment
The programme benefits from a wide range of summative assessments, which are both novel and vocationally relevant. Examples of assessment include: applied research projects; job application and job interview; player dossier; and presentations in a variety of contexts.
You can monitor your own progress, allowing you the opportunity to discuss and plan your development with your lecturers throughout the course.
- To gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Performance Analysis, you need to complete 60 credits.
- To gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Performance Analysis, you need to complete 120 credits.
- To gain an MSc in Sports Performance Analysis, you need to 120 credits, and a dissertation of 12,000 words or a supervised experience portfolio
Placement Opportunities
Gain invaluable industry-relevant experience to support your learning
You will typically undertake a season-long work placement and will spend three to four days a week on placement (dependent on placement). Placements will typically be within an elite, high-performance organisation.
We have an impressive network of placement providers from which you can benefit. You may wish secure your own work placement.
Work placement opportunities are available across a range of sports. Previous students have worked with the following clubs and franchises:
- AFC Bournemouth
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC
- Millwall FC
- Southampton FC
- Tottenham Hotspur FC
- Harlequins RFC
- Surrey Storm
- Sussex County Cricket Club
The work placement module provides a platform for you to get involved in performance analysis in a real-world situation, working closely with coaches, players, sport scientists, medical staff and management support teams.
You will be able to utilise this opportunity to obtain work-related learning and practice skills learned at the University using innovative ideas to provide advanced analysis services.
Careers
Acquire the skills and knowledge required to gain employment as a sports analyst
This course boasts outstanding employability and has a proven track record of graduates securing full-time employment.
Amongst others, our graduates have gone on to secure jobs with:
- Harlequins RFC
- Tottenham Hotspur FC
- England Basketball
- Southampton FC
- Manchester United FC
- AFC Bournemouth
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC
- Bristol City FC
- Celtic FC
- Paris Saint Germain FC
- New York Mets
- Lawn Tennis Association
- Surrey County Cricket Club
- Wasps RFC
- UK Anti-Doping
Student View
"I’m so glad I chose this University and the MSc Sport Performance Analysis course"
Tom
Noah
Sophie
Course Costs
Course Fees 2025/26
UK fee
International fee
For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fees page.
For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page.
To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page.
Entry Requirements
- An honours degree at 2:1 or higher in a related discipline. Applicants with lower degree classifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- You will be required to attend an interview.
If English is not your first language then English language proficiency required is IELTS 6.5 (with no element less than 5.5) – or equivalent qualification.
Interview
You will be asked to attend an interview as part of the application process. The interviews allow you to showcase your relevant knowledge and passion for sports performance analysis. The interview will also start to build the personalised and individual relationship that we have with all of our students.
