MSc Sports Engineering at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Combine engineering and sport science to enhance performance and technology. Our MSc in Sports Engineering has been designed with input from industry to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing global sports equipment market. You will develop technical and transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers, preparing you for a successful future in this field.

Faculty: Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering | Department: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-6 years (typically 3 years) part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc programme is structured into modules comprising 4 week blocks. Compulsory modules: Core Professional Skills for Research and Employability, Robotic Applications in Sport and Healthcare, Sports Industry, Measurement and Data Analytics in Sports Engineering, Sustainability Engineering, MSc Individual Project, Machine Learning - Principles and Applications for Engineers, Product Design Engineering in Sport, Sports Equipment Engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme typically secure engineering roles within the sports equipment industry with a focus on the design, manufacturing, research, or development of sports products. Due to the range of skills and knowledge gained on this course, our graduates are attractive to employers across the breadth of the sports equipment industry; from major brands such as Adidas and Ping, through to service providers such as Hawkeye.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree, typically a 2:2 or above. Ideally, you should have an undergraduate degree in an engineering or physical science. We also welcome applications from mature students and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications. Applicants with academic qualifications that do not meet the standard entry criteria may be considered if they have significant relevant work experience. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 31,750 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-6 years (typically 3 years) part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/masters-degree/

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