Sports Performance - MSc Entry requirements

Advance your career with an MSc in Sports Performance. Gain real-world experience, expert knowledge, and industry-recognised certifications.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration One to two years

Attendance Full-time or Part-time

Programme type Taught

Delivery In-person

Start date January 2027

Award Masters (MSc)

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Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ) 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 Vetting 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.

International study visas

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. 

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 requirements

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.