Do you aspire to work in performance sport? Start your journey with our MSc Performance Analysis and Talent Management, offering insight into performance analysis, scouting and talent management.
Why study with us
- We have strong links at professional sports clubs, where you can gain real-world experience. This includes Preston North End, Fleetwood FC, Wigan Warriors and Blackburn Rovers.
- Our degree is student‑centred, giving you personalised support and the opportunity to actively shape your own learning.
- We’ll work with you to ensure your Master’s journey is meaningful to you and your working environment. Assessments will be co-created, allowing you to explore topics of interest.
What you'll do
- You’ll be on campus one day a week, giving you the flexibility to work alongside your studies. You’ll have extra support online, as well as one-to-one mentor meetings.
- You will use industry standard performance analysis equipment, including Hudl, SportsCode Elite and Wyscout.
- Enhance your skills in performance analysis, scouting, talent identification and talent development in a performance related environment.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
View our course facilities
Academic expertise
Future careers
Upon successful completion of the course alongside appropriate work based learning, you will be prepared to progress onto a number of employment opportunities related to performance analysis such as:
- Video analyst
- Recruitment analyst
- Training analyst
- Data scientist
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Students require a good honours degree (or equivalent) in which a major part of their studies has incorporated aspects of sports coaching or related disciplines (e.g. sport science)
- Other graduates who can demonstrate a commitment to the study of sport or who have significant experience in the sport industry will also be considered for entry
- Students for whom English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.
- Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome
This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
Sports scholarships
We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
Find out more about Sports scholarships
This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Lancashire on our student contract page