Learn to develop and apply your technical knowledge to the world of sport on 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 analyse athlete-equipment interactions in sport.
Have the opportunity to work abroad – with the possibility of Erasmus funding being available for European placements.
On this course you’ll enhance your technical, problem-solving and engineering skills and learn to apply them to the sporting environment.

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 to organisations such as Adidas, Ping, Mitre, FIFA, 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 organisations and work extensively to enhance elite performance across many sports through our role as an English Institute of Sport research and innovation partner.

All our courses are designed around a set of 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. 

There are also opportunities to study abroad at one of our with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing scheme. 

You learn through

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

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

 

This course has been designed for high achieving graduates from a wide range of technical subjects such as engineering, physics or mathematics. The course is selective and welcomes applications from graduates with a 2.1 or above.

You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Graduates from sports science degrees are welcome to apply if they can demonstrate sufficient expertise in mathematics and physics, for example good results at A-level, and have excelled in biomechanics throughout their undergraduate degree.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University

Important notice:

 

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Applied Measurement In Sports Engineering	30	Coursework Practical
Applied Project In Sport And Physical Activity	60	Coursework
Design And Innovation	30	Coursework
Human Factors In Sports Engineering	30	Coursework
Modelling Mechanics Of Sports Engineering	30	Coursework Practical