University of Chichester
Sports Performance Analysis MSc
University of Chichester

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Sports Performance Analysis MSc at University of Chichester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in computer games and animation.

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of computer games and animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22500 £29500 £35500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £26000 £22500 - £33500 £27500 - £41500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21707 £18425 £21575
25-75 percentile range £18845 - £25536 £13333 - £23001 £16336 - £27629

Course Description

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 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 within a competitive job market.

We are proud to have outstanding links with industry across multiple sports. Example placement organisations have included; Southampton FC, Brighton FC, AFC Bournemouth, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Harlequins RFC, Sussex County Cricket Club, Surrey Storm Netball, among others.

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 create an ideal learning environment for those either wishing to seek future employment in sports performance analysis, or, those currently employed within a professional club or organisation.

It 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 (aspiring/current) performance analysts within amateur and professional sporting organisations.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sports Performance Analysis MSc at University of Chichester

25% Therapy professionals
25% Sales occupations
10% Other Health Professionals
10% Nursing Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations

**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

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With no element lower than 5.5

PTE Academic 58
TOEFL (iBT) 89
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sports Performance Analysis, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language 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.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sports Performance Analysis MSc

Ireland £8838 year 1
EU £16722 year 1
Channel Islands £8838 year 1
England UK £8838 year 1
Northern Ireland £8838 year 1
Scotland £8838 year 1
Wales £8838 year 1
International £16722 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Chichester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Chichester in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #26 
    • #33 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 9 university rankings of University of Chichester

About University of Chichester

The University of Chichester is a government funded university based in West Sussex, England. The main campus, known as Bishop Otter, is located in the cathedral city of Chichester. The university has another campus called Bognor Regis, situated close to Hotham Park. With 14 different departments, the university has a lot of study options to attract a variety of students.

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Student composition of University of Chichester

undergraduates:
4415
postgraduates:
635
Total:
5050
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sport and Exercise Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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