Overview

The Sports Performance course from the University of Limerick develop as an insightful and reflective sports performance practitioner through modules covering nutrition, strength and conditioning, video-analysis, biomechanics, team-sports, speed and endurance sports.

On the master's, you will gain invaluable experience through placements with local and international sports organisations and, uniquely, receive professional accreditation, ensuring you are highly competitive and job ready. On completion, you will be career ready with the following certifications:

Certified Conditioning Coach (CCC) accreditation

International Society of Performance Analysis in Sports (ISPAS) Video Analysis

International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)

Cardiac First Response (AED)

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Research Methods

Speed Sports

Endurance Sports

Team Sports

Strength Sports

Professional Competencies (Problem-Based Learning)

Research Dissertation Development,

Strength & Conditioning (professional accreditation)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

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EU Applicants - Application closing date for programmes commencing in Spring is early January.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 28 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

12854 EUR / year

≈ 12854 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6704 EUR / year

≈ 6704 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU - Part-time €4,504
Non- EU - Part-time €10,504

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Tuition Fees

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