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Sport Postgraduate Study
Coaches used to rely on a hunch, now they use Big Data
Join UEL’s postgraduate community dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in sport. Whether your interest lies in analytics, management, exercise science, or psychology, our courses allow you to specialise, engage in research, and make a positive impact locally and globally.
Through lectures, workshops, and hands-on learning, you will gain the specialist knowledge required to solve real-world problems. Furthermore, you will train with the best: accessing our £21 million SportsDock facility and working in industry-standard exercise physiology and biomechanics labs at the Stratford Campus, where full-time technicians ensure constant support.
Sports scientist on World Cup experience
Dr Alireza Monajati is course leader for the MSc in sport analytics at the University, and is also a football scientist for the Scotland Women's National Football Team.
Read Dr Alireza Monajati's story
Since graduating from the MSc in Sports and Exercise Science with Sports Psychology course in 2020, I have worked for the London Lions basketball team as a player development coach, and I’m about to start the accreditation process to become a licensed Sports Psychologist. The MSc at UEL provided the curriculum and experience necessary to meet the requirements for this process and I am super excited to get going!”
Jase Harrison
About us
Unlock the power of Big Data, which is revolutionising sport with valuable insights across performance and business. Our courses teach you to harness this data for strategic decision-making in areas like marketing, finance, player performance, and training plan development.
The highly relevant skills acquired will significantly boost your career prospects. Pursue your chosen degree (Management, Analytics, Exercise Science, or Physiology) while benefiting from:
- Practice-based training
- World-class facilities
- Mentorship from our teaching staff - all active, experienced professionals in the global sports industry.
Why choose us?
Located at our Docklands Campus, SportsDock is the home of sport at UEL and a primary teaching location for our courses. This state-of-the-art, £21 million facility has a prestigious history: it served as the official training headquarters for TeamUSA leading up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Benefit from UEL's strong commitment to career development and our extensive industry links. Our sports department has connections with organisations like Active Newham and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
You could also gain the unique advantage of working with a Premier League club: we have partnered with the West Ham Foundation to deliver some of our courses, securing invaluable, first-hand professional experience for our students.
Some of our postgraduate sport degrees are accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the Society of Sports Therapists. This means that your skills will match what employers want.
What we're researching
Our research is inherently linked to the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, driven by our location near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
We actively investigate topics like positive sport psychology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and wellbeing, aiming to both optimise athletic performance and improve community wellbeing. As we are dedicated to improving the communities around us, our students are guaranteed to engage in real-world projects that offer valuable learning and deliver a direct, positive impact on local lives.
Career
Graduates of our sports degrees have found success at renowned clubs, including West Ham and the New York Giants. Completing one of our courses opens up a wealth of career opportunities, including coaching, managing fitness clubs, personal training, teaching, or becoming a sports therapist.
We take great pride in our work placement programme and the strong connections we've established with sports organisations and schools. Our sports graduates have found employment at diverse organisations such as Leyton Orient FC and the London Borough of Newham. We also facilitated tennis opportunities for student Marshall Tutu during his studies, and he now plays professionally full-time.
At UEL, you'll have access to:
- Employability skills training, such as interview techniques and CV writing.
- Career Assessment, allowing you to learn about yourself and a Career Coach will help you to discover career suggestions based on your interests.
- UEL Skills Academy, where external professionals deliver sessions on the competencies most prized by graduate employers.
- Internships, placements and volunteering opportunities from our work placements team.
- Professional mentoring scheme, matching students with staff from major companies.
- Networking opportunities and an annual careers fair.
- Support with setting up your own business.
Our location
Our location in one of Europe's largest regeneration areas and our extensive links to local employers will also give you access to fantastic sports internships and placements. From heavy industry to high-tech, health and social care to the arts, there are so many opportunities right on our doorstep.
Our staff
Find out more about our staff by visiting our School of Health, Sport, and Bioscience page.
Postgraduate courses
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MSc Sport Analytics
Study sport analytics and have access to reliable and valid information, maximising the value of data in the sports industry.
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MSc Applied Sport And Exercise Physiology
Train to work as an applied sport and exercise physiologist; learn the theoretical knowledge as well as the key practical skills.
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MSc Sport Psychology
Our BASES (BASES) endorsed MSc immerses you into sport psychology in a supportive and challenging way.
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MSc Strength and Conditioning
This sports course will develop skills and knowledge to allow you to have a sound knowledge base, that is applied to practice, to enhance performance.
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MSc Sports Management
Acquire the tools and skills you need to thrive in the world of sports management. Get a head start when it comes to finding work in the field.
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MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
This MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology provides students the opportunity to implement evidence-based practice in the support of people living with long-term health conditions.
