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Entry requirements and pathways
International students
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Specialisation - compulsory: Sport and/or business and/or STEM-/or relevant industry experience as determined by Course Coordinator
Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
Core participation requirements
Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions.
La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can:
- determine if you may need support during your studies; and
- make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you.
If there are any Core Participation Requirements listed below that you do not feel capable of demonstrating, we may be able to make adjustments that may support your studies. Please contact the AccessAbility Hub or your Course Coordinator to discuss any adjustments you may need.
As a La Trobe student, you will also need to abide by the Student Charter and meet any professional accreditation requirements of your course.
Students must demonstrate appropriate behavioural and interpersonal communication skills that will allow them to manage learning environments given varied teaching methods and diverse staff and student backgrounds and perspectives.
Students must be able to follow instruction, seek out and use retained knowledge to make appropriate decisions and actions as they progress through their course. They must be able to sustain their attention during practical learning activities and to complete complex assessment tasks.
Students must be able to manipulate, analyse, visualise and present data for interpretation and communication.
Students must be able manage computer hardware and software.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Sport Analytics, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| ADVANCED SPORT ANALYTICS | SPE5ASA | 1 | 15 |
| ANALYTICAL METHODS IN SPORT | SPE5AMS | 1 | 15 |
| DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS | CSE4DBF | 1 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING | CSE4IP | 1 | 15 |
| PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS | BUS5PA | 1 | 15 |
| PRINCIPLES OF SPORT ANALYTICS | SPE5PSA | 1 | 15 |
| SPORT ANALYTICS IN PRACTICE | SPE5SAP | 1 | 15 |
| SPORT DATA CAPTURE | SPE5SDC | 1 | 15 |
| SPORT ANALYTICS PROJECT A | SPE5SPA | 2 | 60 |
| SPORT ANALYTICS PROJECT B | SPE5SPB | 2 | 60 |
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Master of Sport Analytics course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Expertly evaluate and apply professional knowledge and skills autonomously or in a team to a range of sport analytics problems and performance analysis settings
- Critically appraise data collection technology and innovations to make informed decisions and solve complex problems
- Engage in continuous professional development through reflective practice, self-directed learning and the development of new skills and analysis techniques.
- Communicate and collaborate professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders using a range of communication strategies and visual analytic tools
- Plan and execute research projects that inform sport analytics practice
Master of Sport Analytics career opportunities
New technologies and growing demand for insights and performance analysis have created exciting opportunities for sport analysts. Employers in a range of industries – including sport technology companies, gaming and sport clubs – are looking for people with specialised sport analysis skills. You could pursue a career as a:
- Sport analyst
- Provide insights and advice about various sports data to inform decision-making.
- Data scientist
- Use statistical tools and methods, machine learning and programming skills to extract and interpret data.
- Game analyst
- Analyse data from games, including playing patterns and problems, and present information to inform improvements.
- Data analyst
- Collect, process, clean and analyse data from various sources to produce reports and insights.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
A$38 800 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.
If you're a La Trobe graduate, you may be eligible for a 10 per cent fee reduction when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program. See our Alumni Advantage page for further details.
International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Bird Acceptance Grant of 5% of the first-year tuition fees.
If you’re a high-achieving international student from either Vietnam, Cambodia or the Philippines and are considering full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, you can apply to receive a 50 - 100 per cent tuition fees scholarship for the duration of your studies from 2024.
Do you have an excellent academic record? La Trobe High Achiever Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving international students and provide up to a 25 per cent reduction in course fees for selected courses.
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
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How to apply
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CRICOS code: 103840C
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Master of Sport Analytics |
|---|---|
| CRICOS code | 103840C |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2024 start dates Semester 1 (March 2025) |
| Duration | 2 years full-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2024 fees A$38 800 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
About the Master of Sport Analytics
Designed in collaboration with industry, La Trobe's Master of Sport Analytics gives you the skills and experience needed to excel in this exciting and fast-growing industry. It's an ideal choice if you're already working in sport and want to upskill, or have an interest in data analytics and want to apply your knowledge to sport. Whatever your background, our academics and industry partners will support you to succeed.
Learn how to use data to boost athlete performance and wellbeing. You'll get hands-on experience with industry-standard technologies, such as wearable sensors (Catapult GPS and IMeasureU accelerometers), computer vision and video annotation software (Keemotion and Sportscode), and athlete management systems.
See where your new skills could take you. You'll cover talent ID, athlete management, performance and injury modelling, and broadcasting and fan engagement during your degree. You'll develop an intricate understanding of cutting-edge machine learning techniques and use advanced analytics tools, including R, Python and SQL – all required for a successful career in sport analytics and data science.
In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to complete a practical learning project. You could work under the supervision of an industry expert or academic and hone your data analysis skills in a real industry setting. Previous students have completed projects with Tennis Australia, AFL Victoria, Champion Data, and Carlton and St Kilda Football Clubs.
You'll learn:
- Sport analytics methods
- Understand the basic practices for capturing, handling, cleaning and processing data generated from sport.
- Generating insights from data
- Learn how to use data to develop insights into talent identification, athlete management, injury management and fan engagement.
- Machine learning techniques
- Understand and use data-programmed machines to detect patterns and predict future sporting events.
- Data visualisations
- Learn to select and use analytical tools and visualisations to clearly communicate outcomes and findings.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
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