MSc Sports Engineering

Study Mode Full-time
Year of Entry 2025/26
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MSc

Sports Engineering

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

Everything you need to know...

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    What is the fee?

    Home: £10,620 for the course
    International/EU: £19,705 for the course

  • Time

    How long will I study?

    1 Year

  • Location

    Where will I study?

    Collegiate Campus

  • Date

    When do I start?

    September 2025


Course summary

  • 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.


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How you learn

Your lecturer's view

Watch course leader Dr John Hart talk about this course.

At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where 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

Course leaders and tutors

John Hart
John Hart
Senior Research Fellow

Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Sports Engineering Research (CSER), specialising in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and reverse engineering.

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 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.


Future careers

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
Graduate Success Story
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'I use the skills I learnt in my masters daily in my role as Concussion Research Coordinator with New Zealand Rugby - it has given me a foundation of skills that have become incredibly useful to me.'

Dyfan Rhys

Where will I study?

You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Collegiate campus

Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.

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Location

Collegiate Crescent
Sheffield
S10 2BP

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Find out about sports and physical activity at Sheffield Hallam University.

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Equipment and facilities

On this course you work with 

  • digital and online resources to support your learning 
  • the state-of-the-art Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) located at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

Entry requirements

All students

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

Additional information for EU/International students

If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.

For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.


Modules

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
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(40%) , Practical(60%)
Applied Project In Sport And Physical Activity
Credits 60
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Design And Innovation
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Human Factors In Sports Engineering
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Modelling Mechanics Of Sports Engineering
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(50%) , Practical(50%)

Fees and funding

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £10,620 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £19,705 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.

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Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

Additional costs for Sport and Physical Activity (PDF, 144.2KB)

Legal information

Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.

 

How do I apply?

You apply for this course via our online application form.

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You can also use the application form above to apply for future years of entry.

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Facilities

Learn in cutting-edge sports facilities, including our £6m sports park and a satellite campus at the English Institute of Sport

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