Football Analytics

Designed for managers, analysts, coaches, scouts, and football executives, Birkbeck University of London's Football Analytics short course develops the skills needed to interpret performance data and apply analytical models to player and team valuation. Covering statistical modelling, data visualisation, subjective data collection, analytical software, and the strategic use of data in long-term planning, the course uses practical case studies and requires no formal prerequisites, making it accessible to those entering the field.

Delivered online across nine sessions running Tuesday evenings from 28 April to 23 June 2026, the course spans under three months and is offered at postgraduate level through Birkbeck's Business School. Participants are assessed via a group presentation and a two-hour examination, and successful completion earns 15 credits at Level 7. Students study alongside Birkbeck's undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts, providing additional networking opportunities.