Turn your passion for sport into a data-driven career. Learn to translate complex sport-related data into informed decisions with this Data Science conversion degree.
Technology now plays a pivotal role in modern sport.
With the ability to collect vast amounts of data, sports professionals can gain powerful insights that drive improvements across areas, including:
The sports industry needs professionals who can work with large and complex datasets. Take the next step with the Data Science and Sport MSc if you are ready to:
You’ll build a solid foundation in data science, grounded in the latest computational and mathematical techniques. You’ll learn how to manage the entire data journey: from collecting and processing data on athletes and teams, to analysing and making informed strategic decisions that drive performance and results.
You’ll collect your own datasets in our state-of-the-art labs and out in the field with Premiership clubs such as Newcastle United FC and Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club . This hands-on experience gives you rare insights into how elite teams are using data to gain a competitive edge.
If you’re interested in product development, you’ll benefit from our partnership with Berghaus . You'll gain exposure to how they use data to design and innovate their apparel and equipment.
Aspects of this course are delivered by expert data scientists from the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) . You’ll immerse yourself in their leading-edge techniques, practical implementation, and ethical considerations of data science through data bootcamps and experiential learning.
This Data Science Master's degree is part of a suite of Data Science conversion degrees. You may also be interested in:
This MSc is ideal for graduates who want to transition into a data-driven career in sport. Applicants should not have a degree in computer science or a degree 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:
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