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Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification BSc (Hons)

Start date

September

UCAS code

SP01

Duration

2 years

UCAS points

96 - 112

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Cultivate sports talent with St Mary’s innovative sports performance analysis degree

Evaluate sports performance for elite organisations with our sports performance analysis degree. You will become confident in topics like holistic development and recruitment strategies and also conduct your own research.

Our student, Lewis, says that our sports performance analysis course provides a "true representation of the industry, a highly trained and experienced programme team, engaging lectures, and the opportunity to further your career”.

This is a two-year accelerated BSc, which gives you a head start in your career and maximises your earning potential.

Learn with the latest technology and world-class facilities

You will have access to the latest industry software, world-class sports facilities, and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited labs, including:

Contribute to real-world sport

During your sports performance analysis degree, you will get exciting opportunities to analyse real-life athletic performance. Our students and staff have worked at:

Expert teaching and support

You will learn from leading academics and industry specialists. They’re devoted to your studies, as well as your personal and professional growth. Our student, Aikaterini, tells us she was “always encouraged and fully supported”.

Find out more about how, here at St Mary's University, we have enhanced sports analysis education.

Gain extra qualifications while you study

On our sports performance analysis BSc, you can apply for Level 1 and Level 2 International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) accreditation.

You'll also have extensive opportunities to complete industry-specific qualifications throughout the degree.

Work placements: professional experience with elite organisations

You can also complete work placements with elite organisations. This experience will help you apply your studies to a professional setting and build your network of industry contacts.

Please note: this course is subject to revalidation.

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Course content

Modules

These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2023/24 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2024/25. 

Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.

Individual Analysis

Entry requirements

96 - 112

UCAS points

We expect applicants to achieve a grade C (or equivalent) in either IT, Science, Maths, PE, Sport, or Business Studies. Applicants not studying these subjects will still be considered where they meet the tariff point requirement. These applicants will be reviewed by the course lead and may be invited to interview. Interviews will consist of a practical task to assess your ability to complete a blended learning programme.

We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:

  • subjects studied at Level 3
  • your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
  • non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
  • your references and motivation.

International requirements

International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).

Student Visa

This course is not suitable for international applicants who require student route sponsorship.

UCAS Personal statement support

Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.

Further Information

For more information about entry requirements please email apply@stmarys.ac.uk.

How many UCAS points my grades are worth

A levels

  • A*

    56 pts

  • A

    48 pts

  • B

    40 pts

  • C

    32 pts

  • D

    24 pts

  • E

    16 pts

My qualification isn't listed:

If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

Home

£11,100

International

£18,150

*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Government's review of Higher Education Funding.

Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.

Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.

For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage

Scholarships

Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .

Living costs

A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.

Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.

How the degree is taught

Contact time - 40%

Independent study - 60%

Teaching methods

You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.

Most modules will share the common three-hour per week structure of Sport, Health and Applied Science programmes: one-hour lecture, one-hour seminar and one-hour practical. We are committed to providing the very best teaching and look to continually use innovative approaches alongside traditional methods to best support your needs.

The applied nature of the degree means you will also be supported through an industry-specific placement and specialist symposium events hosted by key industry figures.

You will be allocated a personal tutor who you will meet with on a regular basis to focus on your professional and academic development. This individualised approach looks to guide you towards your desired career in elite sport. Your personal tutor will also support you with visits whilst on you're on your professional placement.

Assessment methods

There will be a large range of assessment strategies tailored around industry-specific roles in performance analysis and talent identification. These include:

  • Pre and post-performance presentations
  • Intervention strategies
  • Performance profiles
  • Player/team performance reports
  • Case studies
  • Professional reviews

Feedback

We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.

Career opportunities

Our Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification BSc will help you develop essential transferrable skills, such as communication, attention to detail, and resilience.

You can also contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on work and postgraduate opportunities.

Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification BSc (Hons) include:

performance analystopposition analystrecruitment analystscoutdata analystdata scientist

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