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Swansea University: Advanced Sport Performance Science, MSc
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Sport and Exercise Science View department profile |
| Web | https://www.swansea.ac.uk/science-and-engineering |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Our MSc in Advanced Sport Performance Science consistently equips students with the skills needed to progress into high‑performance sport career or progression towards doctoral research (PhD) degrees.
Fundamentally, our blended programme equips students with the underpinning theoretical knowledge and practical skills across performance science domains. You will develop core skills across applied data science, training science, recovery science, competition day strategies, performance planning and implementation of advanced lab-and field-based testing diagnostics.
Uniquely, our MSc includes an allocated twelve-month industry placement, secured in direct collaboration with one of our esteemed industry partners in elite football, rugby, swimming, tennis, motorsport and applied data analytics areas. Each placement is overseen in conjunction with an industry placement mentor and academic supervisor, ensuring you a structured personal and professional development, ongoing critical reflection and appropriate integration alongside academic studies.
You will emerge with in-depth industry experience, enhanced employability skills and the professional competence and confidence required to operate effectively within high-performance organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/engineering-applied-sciences/sport-science/msc-advanced-sport-performance-science/ |
Summary
This MSc in Advanced Sport Performance Science has developed a track record in successfully preparing students for employment in high performance sport or progression towards doctoral research (PhD) degrees.
Fundamentally, this programme equips students with the underpinning theoretical knowledge and practical skills across performance science domains. Students will develop core competencies across applied data science, training science, recovery science, competition day strategies and performance planning.
Uniquely, this MSc includes a 12-month placement allocation with one of our industry partners in elite football, rugby, swimming, tennis and applied data analytics. These invaluable placement experiences significantly enhance our students’ employability prospects, preparing our graduates to pursue their desired career path.
Our course is anchored around major sporting events, which means challenges will be real-world and applied. Our modules will provide students with a toolbox of solutions to apply and continually develop as a practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/engineering-applied-sciences/sport-science/msc-advanced-sport-performance-science/ |
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