Data Science and Sport MSc

Important application information

This course is still subject to full university approval and is due to start in September 2026. The information given below is intended for guidance purposes only and may change once the course is fully approved. 

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• the course gets full university approval 
• more in-depth course information becomes available 
• we can start accepting applications 

Overview

The MSc in Data Science and Sport is a conversion programme designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who can translate complex sport-related data into meaningful insights.

The sports industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation. This means the ability to analyse data from movement tracking, physiological monitoring, and wearable technologies is becoming essential for:

• performance
• coaching
• rehabilitation
• strategic decision-making

This programme equips students with foundational data science skills. You'll also benefit from a specialised focus on applied analytics in sport. The curriculum blends core principles of data science with real-world applications across:

• performance optimisation
• sports technology
• health and rehabilitation
• business operations
• fan engagement

Students will critically explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of data in sport. The course features project-based assessments using real sport datasets, ensuring your study is relevant to industry.

You’ll also benefit from our direct partnership with the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD). Aspects of this course delivered by NICD's expert data scientists. You’ll immerse yourself in their leading-edge techniques, practical implementation, and ethical considerations of data science.

At NICD's purpose-built ‘bootcamp’, you’ll gain access to their data sets. You'll work as a team to provide a data-driven innovation solution to an organisational or business challenge.

Who this course is for

This MSc is ideal for graduates who transition into a data-driven career in sport. Applicants should not have a degree in computer science or a course with significant computational content.

This programme provides the data science and analytical skills needed to thrive in the modern sports industry. It's ideal for those eager to contribute to innovation in:

• athlete development
• injury prevention
• sport technology
• strategic decision-making across grassroots and elite sport

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Your future

Your career

To meet the rising demand for data-literate professionals in this fast-growing global market, graduates will be prepared for roles in:

• elite sport
• wearable technology
• sport management
• consumer health
• digital innovation

Graduate roles could include:

• Sports Data Analyst
• Performance Scientist
• Rehabilitation Analyst
• Sports Statistician
• Product Analyst
• Insight Analyst
• Sport Technology Specialist
• Data Scientist
• Sport Business Intelligence Analyst
• Research Associate

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