Sports Analytics University of East London

Overview

During the Sports Analytics programme from University of East London you will learn how statistical and visual analytics are informing stakeholders to make data-driven decisions in sport. You will utilize industry-standard visualization software such as Tableau and PowerBI, and have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills with programming languages such as Python and R, whilst being fully supported all the way. 

Due to the importance of gaining industry experience, our course offers the unique opportunity to gain a work placement during your studies. We have an in-house dedicated work placement team that will help you find an opportunity that suits your career aspirations. 

Located in the heart of London, we have a range of partnerships and connections that will give you the opportunity to network with employers within the industry. Previously we have had guest lectures from Southampton Football Club, West Ham United and Sky Sports. 

Your future career

A career in sports analytics can lead to multiple roles in a wide range of exciting settings with amazing opportunities for career progression. You might be employed directly by a professional sports club to work with their coaching or scouting staff or work for one of the many businesses that elite teams and individual athletes approach for consultancy. Job titles may include Performance Analyst, Sport Analyst, Sport Scientist or Data Analyst.

You will develop your skills and knowledge in a directly applied context, further supported by industry experience through the placement module. This will ensure that you are 'employment ready' in your knowledge, skills and experience. The strong industry experience and contacts of our staff team also mean that you will be well-connected to potential jobs as they arise.

The visualisation, analytic and statistical skills acquired during this programme can be applied to different sets of data across different industries, which provide a unique opportunity for graduates to have a wide range of destinations both within and outside of the sport industry (additional qualifications may be needed).