MEng Sports Design Engineering
About this course
MEng in Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Circuit Design, Signal Processing, Programming, Computer Architecture, and Systems Design. The programme holds accreditation from the IET, IMechE and IED as meeting the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer registration. An industrial group project with a sports organisation is completed in the final two years.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths and Physics) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6) A Level, Higher or HL Art & Design, Design & Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 40%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology for Biomedical Engineers
- Integrating Studies 1
- Total Design 1
- Introduction to Production Engineering & Management
- Technology Concepts
- Elective classes
- Total Design 2
- Sports Engineering
- Integrating Studies 2
- Production Techniques 1
- Biomechanics of Human Movement – Theory
- Biomechanics of Human Movement – Measurement
- Engineering Design
- Multidisciplinary Integrating Project
- Individual Integrating Project
- Physiology of Aerobic Exercise
- Product Development
- Product Programming
- Mechatronics Design & Applications
- Sports Injury & Rehabilitation
- Advanced Topics in Human Movement
- Individual Project 1
- Industrial Group Project 1
- Optional classes
- Industrial Group Project 2
- Individual Project 2
- Research Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Sports Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Sports Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Sports Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Sports Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Is MEng Sports Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Does MEng Sports Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Sports Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.