M.A. Game Analysis
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Are you interested in data, tactics and the analysis of sports matches? Would you like to understand how match analysis can influence performance development, coaching and reporting? If so, the Master’s degree programme in Match Analysis – Further Education could be just right for you.
The degree programme is aimed at people who are already working in sport or who would like to work in the field of match analysis in the future – for example, in football, basketball, hockey or other sports. The Master's degree is particularly suitable for anyone who wishes to combine practical experience in sport with analytical thinking and to better understand and apply data-driven decision-making in sport.
If you wish to combine academic theory with practical application, develop innovative solutions and play an active role in shaping the future of sports analysis, the Master's degree in Match Analysis offers you the ideal Further Education.
Key Facts
Duration of study
4 Semesters
Commencement of studies
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Workload
120 Credit Points
Application deadline
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Qualification
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Language of instruction
German
Fees
1.950,00 € per Semester
University places
20 places per cohort
Degree Structure and Content
The M.A. in Game Analysis provides in-depth knowledge of the analysis of sporting matches and combines the latest academic research with practical applications. During the programme, you will learn to systematically collect and evaluate match and performance data, and to apply this data across a range of fields – from coaching and performance development to media coverage.
The programme focuses on developing a critical understanding of analytical procedures, data interpretation and innovative methods of Game Analysis. You will engage with modern analytical concepts, learn to scientifically investigate practical issues and develop solutions to specific challenges encountered in everyday sporting life.
Through the close integration of academia and practice, you will acquire the skills to act as a bridge between research, coaching, the media and the performance sector. The modules take place in compact blocks of face-to-face teaching and can therefore be easily combined with full-time employment.
The degree programme is structured over four semesters and concludes with a Master’s thesis. As Europe’s first accredited Master’s degree programme with an exclusive focus on Game Analysis, it offers a specialised academic qualification in a rapidly growing professional field.
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Career Opportunities and Professional Perspectives
Career prospects
The importance of data-driven Game Analysis is growing steadily in modern sport – both in elite and professional sport and in the media and communications sectors. The M.A. in Game Analysis equips you for a specialised and increasingly sought-after career path at the intersection of sport, data analysis and science.
Graduates work, for example, in clubs, federations, youth development centres, media organisations or companies specialising in sports technology and performance analytics. Potential areas of work include match and opponent analysis, performance management, scouting, sports-related data analysis and sports reporting.
Furthermore, you will acquire the ability to apply scientific findings in a practical context and to present complex data in an accessible way. Graduates thus play a key role in the transfer of knowledge between research and practice and actively contribute to the further development of modern sport.