Planit


Sports Design Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Content

Develop skills in engineering design and sports science to design performance enhancing sports products and equipment.

Year 1: anatomy and physiology for biomedical engineers, design, production engineering and management and technology concepts.

Year 2: topics in design, sports engineering, production techniques and biomechanics of human movement.

Year 3: classes cover engineering design, physiology of aerobic exercise, product development, product programming, mechatronics design and applications and integrating projects.

Years 4 and 5: individual project and industry-based product development group project; advanced design classes, sports injury and rehabilitation, advanced topics in human movement, and optional classes in advanced related subjects.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAA including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Higher Art and Design, Design and Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended.

Widening access entry:
4 or 5 Highers at ABBB or BBBBB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Higher Art and Design, Design and Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.

Start Date

October

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

HC17

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Department

Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

SCQF Level

11