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MSc Sport Business Analytics with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Combine your Pre-Master’s pathway and MSc Sport Business Analytics degree in a single study plan. One visa, no fuss.

You’ll complete your preparation studies at University of Stirling International Study Centre, then continue straight to your postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling:

  • study at Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, with world-class sport facilities and close ties to national and international sports bodies
  • learn from experts from the university’s AACSB-accredited business school, computing science and leading thinkers in sport
  • develop in-demand data skills, including Python and R, and gain hands-on experience with real sports datasets
  • work on live projects with sports organisations and build a portfolio showcasing your analytical strengths to future employers.

Key Information

  • Complete your full study plan with a single CAS and one visa.
  • Apply with a wide range of English language qualification – not just IELTS.
  • Choose a study plan to suit your skills, with 1, 3 and 4-term pathway options available.
  • Start your journey at our International Study Centre, located at the heart of the University of Stirling’s beautiful campus.
  • Prepare for your degree with specialist teaching and personalised academic support.
  • Continue directly to your Master’s after successfully completing Year 1 of your study plan.

Course Details

MSc Sport Business Analytics with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Pass in an undergraduate degree or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject. Candidates without these formal qualifications but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th June 2027 - 18th August 2028

  • Term 1: 14th June 2027 - 3rd September 2027
  • Term 2: 13th September 2027 - 18th August 2028

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 8,150.00

Enrolment fee

£ 275.00

Textbooks

£ 295.00 - 380.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 9,295.00 - 9,380.00

Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.

All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
Personal Tutoring0
Personal and Professional Development for Graduate Study20 Credit Units
English for Master's Study20 Credit Units
Study Skills for Graduates20 Credit Units
Critical Thinking20 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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