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Sport Engineering MEng (Hons)

UCAS code: C653 (full-time), C652 (sandwich)

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Level of study:
Undergraduate
Typical Clearing offer:
80 UCAS tariff points
Start date:
September 2026
Duration:
Four years full-time / five years with a placement.
Attendance:
Full-time, Placement year
Course delivery:
On-campus (Clifton Campus)

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About this course

From specialist sports equipment to wearable sports technology, the study of sports engineering seeks to address problems associated with sports, health, and exercise. It brings together sports science, technology, and engineering to help improve performance, safety, and comfort in sporting and occupational settings.

On this sport engineering degree, you’ll develop devices and technology that address real-world sporting challenges – whether it’s designing equipment that gives athletes a competitive edge, or developing new and better materials, processes and devices that optimise human function and reduce the risk of injury.

You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the body moves and functions, how design and engineering principles are utilised for producing sporting equipment, and how to optimise the user-equipment interface to enhance performance, improve comfort, and reduce injury risk.

The global and diverse sport engineering industry is growing rapidly, attracting investment from professional clubs, sportswear manufacturers, and developers of wearable technology. Combining technical engineering skills with your passion for sport, this course will help you to become a part of the next big breakthrough in sport technology.

Get your Masters degree

with postgraduate-level modules built onto your undergraduate course
Cutting-edge equipment

like specialist labs, purpose-built workshops and high-spec sports technology kit
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

and recognised by CDIO, guaranteeing high-quality, project-based learning
Top 10 in the UK

for student satisfaction in general engineering (Complete University Guide 2027).

Studying sport engineering at NTU, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to work on live briefs set by our industry partners, use your creativity, and bring your ideas from conception to production. With full access to our industry-standard engineering facilities, you’ll tackle practical projects such as designing a helmet for a sport of your choice, reverse engineering everyday objects, and testing equipment both in the lab and in the field.

On this MEng Sport Engineering course, Masters-level modules are integrated into your final year. Therefore, you’ll learn to think, work and behave like a professional engineer, and graduate with a higher degree level.

What's the difference between BEng, MEng, and Foundation Year?

This MEng (Hons) is a four-year course that leads to a single postgraduate qualification. The first two years are the same as the BEng course, with advanced, Masters-level study then spread across the third and fourth years.
BEng (Hons) is a three-year undergraduate course, or four years if you choose to complete a work placement. If your academic performance is strong enough over the first two years, we’ll automatically offer you a place on the MEng course.
BEng (Hons) with Foundation Year – If you don’t meet the entry criteria for the BEng or MEng Sport Engineering courses, then the foundation year is a great option. It brings you up to speed on maths, science and engineering so that you're ready to study sport engineering in your second year.

A sport science student on an exercise bike with academic observing.

Highlights of this sport engineering degree include

Working on live projects for our industry partners, giving you real-world experience and professional networking opportunities
The Grand Challenge, a collaborative in-depth engineering project with the opportunity to present your work at a trade show
The chance to do a year-long placement and gain a Diploma in Professional Practice – placement destinations have included Hawk-Eye Innovations, Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub, PepsiCo, Vires Velo, ESP Fitness, and more
Talks and field trips (covered by your course fees) are built into your sport engineering degree course, to help you contextualise your learning in the real world and network with potential employers
The opportunity to get involved in active research on our eight-week Engineering Research Opportunities Scholarships (EROS) programme, after which you’ll get a certificate of professional practice.

Module information

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the course:

Optional year-long work placement or study abroad opportunity. If you are not studying abroad or taking a placement, you will progress directly to Year Three.

You will be supported by our experienced Employability Team or Global Team to find a suitable opportunity.

Year Three is a placement year for Sandwich students. If you are not taking a placement you will take the following modules:

Core modules

Group A Optional modules - choose one

Group B Optional modules - choose one

Core modules

Optional modules – choose two

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Harry Plant

Sport Engineering student

“The knowledge and support available from the academic staff was excellent.”
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Charlie Lawrence

Sport Engineering student

“I also felt valued as a student at NTU, by students and staff, who were able to listen and collaborate ideas, which enhanced my study experience.”
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Connor Rumbles

Sport Engineering student

“I found all the staff were extremely approachable and willing to listen to any concerns you have. The staff within my course are enthusiastic about their subject matter and have experience within industry.”
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Mariana Martins

Sport Engineering student

“the support services at NTU have been very helpful throughout my degree, from helping with my move to the UK and financial planning to employability guidance.”
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On this sport engineering course, you’ll benefit from our strong connections with the sector, bringing you live briefs to work on and ensuring you’re up to date with the very latest developments in sports technology. You’ll take a hands-on approach, developing your problem-solving skills and technical know-how.

Your teaching team will be made up of experienced sport engineering specialists, with personal research interests spanning from training and equipment optimisation, sports clothing development, clinical biomechanics, and impact mechanics.

You’ll be taught through a mix of:

lectures, covering the breadth of sports technology and engineering
seminars, for doing group work and learning key skills
practical sessions and labs, where you’ll put theory to the test and make use of our extensive industry-standard facilities
workshops and tutorials, in which you’ll discuss challenging topics with your lecturers in small groups.

With small year groups, your teaching will be focused and personal, and you’ll build a tight-knit community with your coursemates.

How you're assessed

Your assessments on this sport engineering course are designed to reflect the work you’ll do in the sports technology industry. Everyone excels in different ways, and you’ll get plenty of opportunities to showcase your skills and understanding via practical assessments, presentations and pitches, demonstrations, exams, videos, written papers, and industry, laboratory and technical reports.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in labs, lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Katy Griggs

Principal Lecturer

Dr Katy Griggs - Principal Lecturer in Sport Engineering at Nottingham Trent University
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Philippa Jobling

Lecturer

Full-time Sport Engineering lecturer in the Department of Engineering at NTU
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Steve Faulkner

Senior Lecturer

Dr Steve Faulkner is a Lecturer for the Sports Engineering courses.
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Ali Dostan

Senior Lecturer

Dr Ali Dostan is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics specialising in peri- and postmenopausal women’s bone health. Ali investigates how movement affects bone health with the aim of translating research into practical solutions that help women become more active, strengthen their bones, and reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures later in life. He teaches the Biomechanics elements within the Sport Engineering course and leads an MSc module on postgraduate research methods.
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Dr Helen Karditsas

Senior Lecturer

Dr Helen Karditsas is a Lecturer in the School of Science and Technology for Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
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Entry requirements

This course is in Clearing

Looking for a place in Clearing? We are accepting applications and would love to hear from you!

UK students

Clearing requirements

From 80 UCAS tariff points from up to 4 qualifications.

To discuss our entry requirements and see what we can offer you, call us now on +44 (0)115 848 6000. Alternatively, if you already have your qualifications, apply online via our Clearing Application form.

Additional requirements

A-level or equivalent Maths grade D

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements for UK students

We accept the following BTEC Extended Diplomas. If you are studying a different BTEC Extended Diploma you will also need a suitable level 3 Mathematics qualification.

Extended Diploma in Engineering
Extended Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible. Please note we do not make contextual offers during Clearing.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Clearing requirements

From 80 UCAS tariff points from up to 4 qualifications.

Additional requirements

A-level or equivalent Maths grade D. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.
English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional requirements for international students

We accept the following BTEC Extended Diplomas. If you are studying a different BTEC Extended Diploma you will also need a suitable level 3 Mathematics qualification.

Extended Diploma in Engineering
Extended Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

Other qualifications and experience

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Getting in touch

If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students

- see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£9,790 per year

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year:

Placement year - £1,905
Year abroad - £1,430

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students

- see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£17,950 per year

If you choose to do a placement year or study abroad placement year, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year:

Placement year - £1,905
Year abroad - £1,430

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Placements - Sport Engineering

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Our placement students earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Final year project and dissertation

Students will be required to pay additional costs for printing, poster preparation and final dissertation copies in their final year - estimated costs approximately £20 - £50.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

This course will not only provide you with expertise and experience highly relevant to the sports industry but will also give you a solid grounding in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and strong numeracy that can be applied to other engineering fields. You’ll also graduate with a broad range of transferable skills like teamwork, project management, and problem-solving.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).
Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:
- Hawk-eye Innovations
- NHS Gait Analysis Lab
- Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub
- Greaves 3D
- Catapult
- Defence Science and Technology Lab
- Sport Labs Ltd
Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:
- Graduate engineer
- Quality technician
- Process design engineer
- Production engineer
- Operation analyst
- Project engineer
Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.
NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

You’ll mainly study in our Engineering building, with access to facilities such as computing suites, specialist laboratories like the motion capture suite, and an environmental chamber. Other facilities include our fabrication and mechanical workshops, including one that houses a wind tunnel for learning about aerodynamics.

Our self-contained, community-focused Clifton Campus has been designed to keep you busy between lectures. Catch up with your coursemates in the Pavilion’s barista café and Refectory; tackle group assignments in stylish study spaces; and relax in The Point, home of our Students’ Union. The campus also hosts the multimillion-pound Clifton Sports Hub, offering great options for everyone to get active — whatever your interests, and however competitive you’d like to get!

Just a short bus ride away, you'll find the heart of Nottingham – a vibrant student city filled with history, culture and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure.

Applying

UK students

This course has places available through Clearing. Secure your place by calling our Clearing phoneline on +44 (0)115 484 6000 or applying online.

More about Clearing

International students

This course has places available through Clearing. Start your application - call our Clearing phoneline on +44 (0)115 484 6000 or apply online. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly on our applicant portal.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

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