MSc Sport Data Analytics

Course Overview

Sporting organisations are showing increasing demand for professionals skilled in handling, analysing and presenting complex data.

This Masters's programme is designed to offer graduates the comprehensive skillset and experience required to succeed as an analyst in various sporting sectors.

Via a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical exercises, you'll gain hands-on experience working with accurate data and professionals in the field.

The MSc Sports Data Analytics at Strathclyde is unique in:

• Places a high emphasis on analytics, providing you with the technical skills to analyse complex data sets using cutting-edge techniques and software.

• We offer opportunities to interact with professionals such as sports scientists, performance, data, recruitment, talent or notational analysts through guest lectures and networking opportunities.

• We are allowing students to build a portfolio through high-quality placement opportunities with external partners.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements

• First or upper second-class Honours degree in Sport or Computer Science

• Possess other qualifications deemed, by the Programme Leader, to be equivalent to (i) above, or:

• Be deemed, by the Programme Leader, to have achieved an academic standard equivalent to (i) above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)