MSc Sports Engineering

Learn to develop and apply your technical knowledge to the world of sport in this applied course aimed at motivated graduates.

• Gain the skills and knowledge to work at the cutting edge of research and development in the sports equipment industry.
• Develop a biomechanical and physiological understanding of athletes so you can analyze athlete-equipment interactions in sports.
• Have the opportunity to work abroad – with the possibility of Erasmus funding being available for European placements.

In this course, you’ll enhance your technical, problem-solving, and engineering skills and learn to apply them to the sporting environment.

All our courses are designed around key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You’ll gain practical experience in techniques relevant to the sports engineering industry. You'll learn how to use engineering software and hardware – taught by experts who have a wealth of experience to share.

You learn through

• individual and group work
• an industry-relevant project
• placements

Applied learning

Work placements

You’ll have the opportunity to complete an industry-linked research project to develop your practical understanding of sports engineering, gain vital real-world experience, and improve your employability. Recent student projects have been partnered with organizations such as Adidas, Ping, Mitre, FIFA, the International Tennis Federation, and the English Institute of Sport.

You’ll also be provided with a significant number of opportunities to undertake additional placements, internships, and volunteer roles. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own experiences to enhance your career.

Networking opportunities

The course is delivered by the Sports Engineering Research Group, an internationally renowned group with over 200 years of cumulative experience in delivering research and consultancy. We have a large number of research staff and PhD students combined with a great alumni network, so you’ll be exposed to some of the latest research in the industry.

We have close relationships with many different sports companies and organizations and work extensively to enhance elite performance across many sports through our role as an English Institute of Sport research and innovation partner.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Final year

Compulsory modules

• Applied Measurement In Sports Engineering: 30 credits
• Applied Measurement In Sports Engineering: 30 credits
• Applied Project In Sport And Physical Activity: 60 credits
• Design And Innovation: 30 credits
• Design And Innovation In Sports Engineering: 30 credits
• Human Factors In Sports Engineering: 30 credits
• Industry Linked Project: 60 credits
• Mechanics Of Sports Equipment And Human Interaction: 30 credits
• Modeling Mechanics Of Sports Engineering: 30 credits
• Numerical Programming In Sports Engineering: 30 credits

This course prepares you for a career in

• research and development
• technology
• analysis

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Adidas
• FIFA
• Babolat
• Catapult
• Hawk Eye
• Taylor Made
• Nike
• Ping
• Prince Sports
• Mizuno
• the English Institute of Sport
• the Irish Institute of Sport