About this course
UL‘s Sports Performance MSc, a QS top 100 sports related programme, offers a powerful blend of research-driven teaching, hands-on lab and field-based learning at UL’s world-class sports science facilities.
Develop as an insightful and reflective sports performance practitioner through modules covering nutrition, strength and conditioning, video-analysis, biomechanics, team-sports, speed and endurance sports.
On the master's, you will gain invaluable experience through placements with local and international sports organisations and, uniquely, receive professional accreditation, ensuring you are highly competitive and job ready.
Fees and scholarships
| Item | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | €12,854 | per year |
| Net fee | €12,854 | first year, after maximum scholarship |
| Application fee | €50 | one off |
Fees are set by the university and can change. A scholarship is not confirmed until the university awards it, and the amount shown is the maximum available rather than an amount you will receive.
Entry requirements
Applicants with a degree in health, sports science, physical education, nutrition, physiotherapy, anatomy or human biology are preferred.
- Minimum percentage: 70%
- Relevant work experience in sports is an advantage.
- University interview: Yes (Compulsory)
English language requirements
| Test | Overall | Minimum in each part |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | 59 |
| Duolingo | 120 | 110 |
| TOEFL iBT (before Jan 2026) | 90 | — |
What you will study
Core modules
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Speed Sports
- Endurance Sports
- Team Sports
- Strength Sports
- PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 1
- PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 2
- PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 3
- Research Dissertation Development
- Strength & Conditioning
- Placement
Dissertation: Research Dissertation
Where it can lead
- Sports Performance
- Strength and Conditioning
- Performance Nutrition
- Sports Programme Design
- Sports Science and Applied Sports Performance Research
These are fields graduates of this course commonly work in. They are not a guarantee of employment.
Documents you will need
- Passport
- CV
- One-Page Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Reference
- Evidence of any laboratory, sports/coaching certification or workshop attendance
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English Language Certificate
Course details are taken from the university and are correct as far as we know at the time of publication. Entry requirements, fees and intake dates are set by the university and can change. Nothing on this page is an offer of admission, a confirmed scholarship, or an assessment of your visa eligibility.