MSc Performance Analysis in Football

The role of performance analysis within football is more important than ever. Whether it’s the opposition, potential transfer targets or last weekend’s fixture, analysing performances and data can be the difference between success and failure.

Course overview
Distance (Online)
Course Length- One Year Full-Time/ Part-Time. Start dates- September

This programme will give students the necessary tools to understand and explore the performance analysis principles that rule the modern game. You will gain the knowledge of the theory and practice that enables enhanced performance on the pitch as well as in player recruitment.

The Global Institute of Sport’s partnership with The Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) means some PFSA qualifications form part of GIS entry requirements. This powerful partnership also offers GIS students exclusive access to industry leading scouting and analysis qualifications throughout their studies. Enhance your degree with these CPD accredited professional courses, that elevate your skills, broaden your knowledge and maximise your career potential.

Course Content

The MSc Performance Analysis in Football course encompasses all that is required of a performance analyst whilst assessing and measuring expectations of this role within an applied football context. Students on this programme have access to world-leading performance analysis tools from Hudl, the industry-standard software used by athletes, coaches and clubs across the globe.

Entry requirements-

Standard Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree – minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) in a relevant degree subject
• Applicants who hold a degree in a non-relevant subject can be admitted provided they achieve the PFSA Level 1 & Level 2 qualifications prior to the start of the course.
• English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section) or recognised equivalent.

Offers to applicants currently studying an undergraduate degree will be conditional on them going on to achieve the entry requirements on completion of their degree.

Flexible Entry Requirements

Applications that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed.

Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of the information provided in the application – in particular the personal statement.

APPLICATIONS

Apply for the degree via the GIS Website.
 

CAREER PROSPECTS 

Any student embarking on the MSc Performance Analysis in Football programme with GIS will have multiple career options to choose from. The varied content allows for students to gain insight from industry perspectives and this is reflected in assessment also. The obvious potential career opportunities from this programme include Performance Analyst, Recruitment Analyst, Football Scout, Talent Identification, Opposition Analyst and Data Analyst. Utilising the knowledge gained within the programme and depending upon student career focus, this could also open opportunities within teaching and learning environments.

Benefits:

All GIS students, including those studying online, and alumni have access to GIS Global Locations at London’s Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, Toronto FC’s BMO Field, Melbourne Cricket Ground Sydney Cricket Ground, and the Allianz Stadium. At each location, students and alumni can attend week-long GIS Global Summits, which are designed to enhance attendees’ knowledge and expertise of the international sports industry as well as build a global network for future employment prospects.

Additional benefits to GIS students and alumni include:

• Oversight from a 36-person strong Industry Advisory Board, allowing students to benefit from the network of sports executives from across the EMEA, Americas and APAC regions
• Employment, guest speaker and other unique opportunities from GIS’ partnership network, which includes The Premier League, The Football Association, League Managers Association, The National League, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Soccerex, Hudl, United Soccer Coaches, Football Coaches Australia, Women Sport Australia, A Leagues and MLS clubs, giving students access to some of the biggest and best minds in football and sport.

As a result of the industry-led degree and employment opportunities, 99% of GIS graduates are in employment with 79% working in sport and 97% in highly skilled roles, based on the 2023 Graduate Census. GIS degrees also rank in the top 25 sports programmes by SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, and number 1 in the world in employment prospects in 2022 and number 1 in the world in employment salaries in 2023.

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