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During this programme, you will:  

• Develop a solid understanding of the physiology, psychology and biomechanics behind sports performance for speed, endurance, team and strength sports. 
   
• Undertake a research project based on the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme to investigate a specific area of sports performance. 
   
• Benefit from a placement to develop your competencies and gain invaluable hands-on experience in a high-performance environment. 
   
• Gain a professional and accredited strength and conditioning qualification to launch your career in sports performance. 

Key information:  

• Complete full-time over one year or part-time over two years 

• Delivered on-campus on Mondays and Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays
  • Part-time year 1 - Monday and Tuesdays
  • Part-time year 2 – Thursday and Fridays 

• Option to exit after successful completion of the taught modules with a Graduate Diploma 

• Autumn semester includes a research project tailored to your sports performance practice and career goals 

• On completion, you will graduate with a Level 9 Master’s degree in Sports Performance. 

You will learn through a blend of: 

• Lectures, workshops, and experiential learning 

• Reflective practice and supervised research 

• Practice placement 

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers through group work and assessments 

Full-Time Year 1 

Spring Semester  

• will introduce you to the history, methods and approaches to qualitative research.   

• will give you a deep understanding of speed development in athletes, exploring biomechanics, nutrition, and physiology through lectures, lab sessions, and real-world case studies. 

• will examine how endurance athletes develop and perform, focusing on the impact of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and physiology, while applying training methodologies in practical settings. 

• will help you develop video analysis and integrated coaching skills to enhance team sports performance, focusing on motor learning, group dynamics, and integrated physical conditioning. 

• will help you understand the principles and theories of strength and conditioning practice and their practical applications, covering the topics of Olympic weightlifting, nutrition for elite performance, and the associated ethical issues.  
  

Summer Semester  

• Professional Competencies (Problem-Based Learning) (, , ) modules foster multidisciplinary, group-based learning; enabling students to integrate knowledge across disciplines to solve sport science problems.  

• allows you to time with a dedicated supervisor to prepare for your research dissertation.  

• CSCS accreditation. 

• provides you with the chance to experience a real work environment and acquire and develop the skills you need to achieve your career goals. 

Autumn Semester 

• will involve undertaking an empirical research project that challenges or develops a current concept in sports performance, applying knowledge and skills from previous studies. 

Part -Time Year 1 

Spring Semester  

Summer Semester 

• CSCS accreditation 

Part-Time Year 2 

Spring Semester  

Summer Semester 

• Professional Competencies (Problem-Based Learning) (, , )

Autumn Semester 

Spring Semester 

Relevant course materials - such as books and journal articles - will be available digitally via the UL Glucksman Library’s online resources. 

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree Level 8,) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2). Applicants with a degree in health, sports science, physical education, nutrition, physiotherapy, anatomy or human biology are preferred. 

• Relevant work experience in sports is an advantage. 

• Garda clearance is required 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

• Please note that this part-time variation of this programme is not available to students who require a study visa for Ireland. 

Checklist of Documents:  

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Copy of your CV
• One-page Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation (one academic and one employment)
• Evidence of any laboratory, sports/coaching certification or workshop attendance 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application:  

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - Part-time&�Բ�����;€4,504 Per annum* Full-time €6,704 

Non- EU - Part-time&�Բ�����;€10,504 Per annum* Full -time €12,854

* Year 2 fees are subject to change 

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa.    

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

 The MSc Sports Performance can lead graduates to the following sectors and careers:    

• Sports Performance
• Strength and Conditioning
• Performance Nutrition
• Sports Programme Design
• Sports Science and Applied Sports Performance Research
• Coaching and Performance Analysis
• Sports Management and Leadership 

Cathal Sheridan graduated from MSc Sports Performance in 2017.  

I continue to use the practical knowledge to develop scientific-based interventions for teams and individual athletes. My work placement was particularly important. “It was an invaluable experience for me as I got to work in a professional rugby organisation in Ireland.” 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions 

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Joe DeLeo graduated from MSc Sports Performance in 2021. 

"Having been involved in sports since I was 12, I chose this MSc to stand out my field. This course equipped me with advanced skills in strength and conditioning, data analysis, and programme design, giving me a competitive edge for a career in sport science.  I don’t hesitate to recommend this programme to others, “...the learnings and mentorship offered will no doubt set you apart from the rest of your peers and provide the knowledge and skill set for a successful career.”