3年，或者4年（帶實習）

4 years full-time with placement year or 3 years full-time

Typical offer
ABB or AACENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Fees for 2025-26 (per academic year)

UK: £9,535

International: £29,750

Fees for 2026-27 entry are to be confirmed.

FEES

UCAS codes

4 years full-time with placement year: HC76

3 years full-time: CH67

Start date
October 2026

Institute code
L79

Subject area
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Sports Technology combines the excellence of both sports' science and technology. This course covers industrial design, human factors and marketing for the sports equipment sector and elite sport.

Based in our dedicated, purpose-built Sports Technology Institute, the course focuses on design, manufacture and testing of sports equipment, clothing and footwear, and has been specifically developed to provide the sports industry with graduates possessing the required specialist technical knowledge and skills to improve existing and develop new sports goods and products.

Sports technology combines the excellence of engineering science, measurement and analysis, and sports science to relate the playing, or use characteristics, of sporting equipment to the underlying principles of product design. It reinforces this by providing an up-to-date knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, to enable improvements in sports product performance and ease of use.

The course covers industrial design, human factors and marketing for the sports equipment sector. By combining a thorough technology education with a sound design base, our graduates are ideally placed to conceive and develop innovative designs and turn them into profitable products.

What's the difference between MEng and BEng?

The structure of the first two years is common between the BEng and MEng and provide you with sports equipment design and technology studies. The application of design and the solution of sports equipment and elite athlete problems is a strong theme throughout each course.

The MEng structure is distinct from the BEng course in the third and fourth academic years, providing broadening and deepening of the biomechanics, health and well-being, design and technology learning experience. It enables further development of the technical aspects and addresses the strategic and managerial challenge facing the implementation of new professional and enterprise approaches in industry.

Students studying on the BEng course may have opportunity to change to the MEng course if their performance in the first and second year is sufficiently strong.

Why you should study this course

In the global sports equipment market, it's become crucial for companies to stay ahead of the competition, as elite athletes push for higher performance from themselves and their gear, whilst minimising energy loss. There has also been a worldwide surge in sports participation. This shift is driving the demand for equipment that meets the needs of both professional athletes and recreational enthusiasts.

To remain competitive, many sports related companies have identified the need for a significant improvement of understanding sports technologies and the underpinning sciences, to develop better equipment and products.

We provide students with the ability to design, prototype and test fully functioning design solutions, using Siemens NX 3D Computer Aided Engineering design environments, state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facilities, industry standard manufacturing processes, and sub-micrometre accuracy measurement equipment. The course gives you the benefit of professional engineering and/or professional design career routes and will allow you to develop products in companies across the sports goods sector, or start your own company and develop your own product ranges.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have acquired a good understanding of the design, analytical, human factors and technology skills necessary to effectively develop new products. The courses provide an excellent foundation for graduates wishing to progress to professional designer or professional engineering status.

We are proud to be named the best in the world for sports-related subjects for eight years running by the global QS higher education league table, as well as the Sports University of the Year for the fourth time by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Tom

I used knowledge from almost every module in my degree when starting my own company. Putting my degree content into practice has been extremely exciting and fulfilling. For me it had to be Loughborough for its reputation for sport and engineering.

Tom

I used knowledge from almost every module in my degree when starting my own company. Putting my degree content into practice has been extremely exciting and fulfilling. For me it had to be Loughborough for its reputation for sport and engineering.

Vedanti

I’ve always been interested in sports, so Loughborough’s strong reputation for its sports courses appealed to me, along with the course’s focus on the design, manufacture and testing of sports equipment, clothing and footwear.

Professional recognition

Our BEng (Hons) Sports Technology degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), both licensed by the UK Engineering Council.

A UK Engineering Council accredited course is an important mark of assurance that the course meets the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence. An accredited course is an important element for graduates to become a professionally registered designer or engineer. Graduates from an accredited design or engineering course will have achieved part or all of the underpinning knowledge for later professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). 

What you'll study

The courses within the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering are unique from day one with industry focused content, meaning you can learn the skills and knowledge to build a successful career from the very start. Whilst there are compulsory modules throughout the course, there will be an opportunity for you to specialise in a specific area through your optional module choices during the third year for BEng students, and during the third and fourth years for MEng students. Take a look at some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.

Year 1

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory

Engineering Mathematics

The aims of this module are:

to equip students with a range of mathematical tools which will be useful in other modules which they study.
to introduce computer technology into the solution of mathematical problems via MATLAB.
to develop competence and confidence in basic mathematical techniques.
to motivate and encourage students to learn mathematics through the use of real life examples.

Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology

The aims of this module are to develop students' theoretical and practical understanding of the mechanics of human motion, especially as related to sporting performance; and the anatomical structures of the body and the ways that the muscular and skeletal systems interact during motion.

Product Design (Ergonomics and Visualisation)

The aim of this module is for students to understand the importance of the human user as a major determinant of product and workplace design, and to be introduced to design awareness and the concepts of product visualisation, particularly as applied to consumer products.

Applied Sports Technology 1

The aim of this module is to enable students to work effectively in a range of applied group activities. To develop sound experimental protocols relevant to a range of data acquisition tasks. To enable students to specify designs, basic manufacturing processes and test methods which consider functionality, ergonomics and material selection relevant to the sports equipment industry.

Semester 1

Compulsory

Application of CAD for Engineering Designers

The aim of this module is for the students to gain an introduction to the processes of creating design information through applied Computer Aided Design (CAD) methods. The module also includes the presentation and reading of graphical engineering design information.

Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing Processes

The aims of this module are to introduce the properties and processing of engineering materials, with emphasis on metals.

Semester 2

Compulsory

Measurement Principles

The aim of this module is for students to understand and contextualise the role of measurement and instrumentation within the sports equipment business.

Mechanical Design in Sport

The aim of this module is for students to understand and contextualise the role of mechanical and materials science in the design of sports equipment.

Year 2

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory

Biomechanics of Sport

The aims of this module are for the student to:

develop an understanding of the mechanical principles governing human movement
be introduced to the mathematical modelling of sports movements
be introduced to biomechanical data acquisition techniques and their use in mechanical analysis of sports movements.

Engineering Computation for Sports Technology

The aims of this module are to:

improve computer literacy and programming skills;
develop the ability to solve 'real' engineering problems by numerical methods.

Applied Sports Technology 2

The aim of this module is for the student to develop, through practical applications of knowledge, the engineering management and communications skills acquired throughout the taught programme.

Application of Product Design in Sports

The aim of this module is for the students to apply the principles of design, manufacture & test, as studied in Parts A & B, to a group project in which they will develop and verify conceptual solutions to sports-related product design opportunities.

Semester 1

Compulsory

Measurement and Experimental Design

The aim of this module is for students to understand the factors involved in measurement and data collection in order to evaluate sports equipment and sports performers.

Electronic Systems

The aim of this module is for students to gain fundamental appreciation of electronics systems and devices and to be confident to use standard electronics devices for circuit design and implementation.

Semester 2

Compulsory

Statistics

The aim of this module is to introduce statistical approaches that are important in engineering design and production.

Sports Goods Design, Manufacture and Test

The aim of this module is for the students to understand design principles and evolution of the factors concerned with the design, manufacture and performance testing of specific sports equipment.

Final Year

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory

Individual Project

The aims of this module are for the students to practice an aspect of engineering in a simulated professional situation whereby they:

develop the ability to work individually;
apply knowledge gained in several subject areas in previous years;
exercise initiative, imagination and creativity;
gain experience in project planning, project implementation and communication of outcomes;
demonstrate one or more of the following: analysis and interpretation of data, numerical modelling, use of appropriate problem-solving approaches, use of industry-standard design processes.

Optional

Advanced Sport Biomechanics

The aim of this module is for the student to develop an understanding of theoretical and experimental approaches to biomechanical analyses underpinned by the relationships between forces, motion, and the human musculoskeletal system during dynamic activities in sport.

Semester 1

Compulsory

Engineering Management: Finance, Law and Quality

The aim of the module is to enable students to understand the financial, legal and quality management principles that apply to the operational management of engineering organisations.

Sports Surfaces, Footwear and Garments

The aim of this module is for students to appreciate the importance of playing surfaces, footwear and garments in sport and leisure and the factors involved in their design.

Semester 2

Compulsory

Sports Equipment Industry

The aim of this module is for the students to gain an appreciation of the size and complexity of the sports goods business, the implications of intellectual property, innovation, brand management, marketing, manufacturing and end of life.

Optional

Polymer Engineering - Processing and Manufacture

The aim of the module is to illustrate the principles and practice of engineering science applied to the processing and manufacture of products based on polymers.

Manufacturing Planning & Control

The aims of the module are for students to gain an understanding of the manufacturing environment, and to gain a knowledge of the common techniques applied in that environment.
Management of the Human Resource

The aim of the module is for students to gain an understanding of the organisation and design of people systems within manufacturing companies.
Advanced Computer Aided Design

The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the enabling technologies of geometric modelling as they support computer aided design for manufacturing engineering.

Healthcare Engineering

To introduce students from mechanical and manufacturing engineering backgrounds to both the opportunities and constraints of engineering practice in healthcare, medicine and medical device industry. The module will have a focus on products, design and manufacture, innovation and exploitation in a regulated industry on emerging health technology products.

How you'll study

Lectures

Seminars

Tutorials

Independent study

Group work

Supervision

Workshops

Laboratory work

Practical sessions

How you'll be assessed

Lecture based modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and formal examinations taken at the end of each semester.

Project module assessments require written reports and technical presentations, preparing you for your subsequent career.

The proportion of coursework assessment is approximately 30% to 50% depending on degree course, semester/year and optional modules.

Placement year

Additional award

By undertaking a year on professional placement or working in industry, you will gain an additional award alongside your final qualification. If you undertake a professional placement year you will gain a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or if you complete a year in industry you will gain a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS).

The majority of undergraduate degree programmes within the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering provide students with the opportunity to undertake a salaried placement year.

If you choose to undertake a year in industry, you will complete a full year of assessed industrial training typically between years two and three of your academic studies.

Our dedicated placements team is notified of vacancies and opportunities throughout the academic year, and provide support with the application process to help you secure a suitable placement. Additionally, our placements team host an annual Engineering/STEM Placement and Graduate Careers Fair, which sees over 70 external companies attend, and gives students the opportunity to network and speak to experts in their chosen fields and find out more about future career opportunities.

Our students have undertaken placements in a variety of organisations including clothing and footwear, leisure, performance analysis, sports equipment, sports goods and sports federations and governing bodies.

Please note that whilst the department offers great support for students to find a placement, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to source and secure their industrial placement.

Featured placement year companies

Our recent placement students have worked for many different sports related companies both in the UK and around the world, including; Akuma Sports, Bourne Leisure, D3O, Decathlon, Gymshark, Hawk-Eye Innovations, King of Games Ltd - Hurlingham Polo 1875, Ping Golf, Puma AG, RFE International, TNT Express, TotalSim and Under Armour.

Student placement - a unique opportunity

More than 1,400 Loughborough University students complete a 12-month placement each year. They join a range of organisations and deliver tangible benefits to their hosts as well as honing a range of workplace skills.

Where you'll study

We recently invested over £70 million into developing the west side of campus where the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering is based.

We have improved our extensive high-tech teaching space, laboratories and workshops which are used for both taught modules and practical projects. This includes the STEMLab which provides additional facilities, with a ‘drop-in’ engineering workshop, teaching laboratories, workshops, computer-aided design and rapid prototyping facilities, a design studio and informal learning spaces. These further increase our ability to train and develop skilled graduates that are targeted by major employers from across the world.

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