Professional Development: Performance Analysis MSc
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Professional Development: Performance Analysis MSc program empowers working professionals and coaches to enhance their knowledge and skills in performance analysis. Through a blend of theory and hands-on learning, the program covers essential aspects of the field, including analysis processes, strategic leadership, and contemporary issues. Graduates are well-equipped for careers as performance analysts, opposition analysts, and data analysts in the sports industry. The program offers flexibility for online learning and features a distinguished faculty and industry collaborations.
Program Outline
Professional Development: Performance Analysis MSc
Degree Overview:
This program offers working professionals and coaches the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in performance analysis. Through a blend of critical theory and hands-on learning, you'll delve into various aspects of the field, including:
- In-depth analysis processes
- The multifaceted role of a performance analyst
- Strategic leadership skills
- Contemporary issues and advancements in performance analysis
- Modern approaches to player development This course offers two specializations:
- Sports Coaching
- Rugby Performance
Outline:
This 1-year full-time program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering the essential elements of performance analysis. The curriculum encompasses the following modules:
- Academic Introduction to Professional Development (Non-Degree Entrance Students)
- Contemporary Approaches to Player Development (Core)
- Strategic Leadership in High Performance (Core)
- Professional Development and Mentoring (Core)
- Independent Project (Core)
- Applied Performance Analysis (Core)
- Role of The Analyst (Core)
- Contemporary Issues in Performance Analysis (Core)
Assessment:
The program utilizes various assessment methods to evaluate student knowledge and understanding. These methods include:
- Performance analysis presentations
- Intervention strategies
- Case studies It features a distinguished faculty of internationally renowned coaches and football scientists who bring their expertise and research to the modules. The program offers dedicated support to ensure a successful learning experience.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue various career paths in the sports industry, including:
- Performance analyst
- Opposition analyst
- Recruitment analyst
- Data analyst
Other:
The program collaborates with industry partners such as the Rugby Players' Association (RPA) and football clubs to create valuable networking opportunities and enhance industry knowledge. It provides access to world-class sporting facilities and laboratories accredited by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
- Home: £11,340
- International: £11,340
Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:
- Minimum 2.2 degree or international equivalent, preferably in a sports-related subject.
- Applicants are encouraged to hold or have the intention to work towards an NGB L3 coaching award or international equivalent qualification and demonstrate continued commitment to coaching or professional practice.
- Applicants must satisfy the general admissions requirements of St Mary's University outlined in the Admissions Policy.
- Non-degree entrance:
- Applicants without formal degree level qualification but with significant relevant work or playing experience are encouraged to apply.
- Your suitability and any support you may need for the non-degree entrance will be assessed through a two-step process.
- Non-degree entrants will have to take an additional module (Academic Introduction to Professional Development) in the summer before the degree begins.
- If English is not your first language, you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.
Summary:
To be eligible for the Professional Development in Performance Analysis MSc program, applicants typically need:
- A minimum 2:2 degree or international equivalent, preferably in a sports-related subject.
- Commitment to coaching or professional practice, ideally with an NGB L3 coaching award or international equivalent.
- Non-degree applicants with relevant experience can apply through a separate process and may need to take an additional module.
- International students need to meet the University's general admissions requirements and may need to demonstrate English proficiency through IELTS or IELTS Indicator test results.
