The MSc programme is structured into modules comprising of 4 week blocks. You will generally engage in all learning and teaching on campus during one full week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm) during the block. Afterward, full time students will submit all assessments by the end of the block. Part time students will have slightly longer to complete assessments.

For more information about part-time study patterns, please contact the School/Department.

Compulsory modules

Machine Learning - Principles and Applications for Engineers (15 credits)

The core aim of this module is to ensure students are able to take advantage of Machine Learning (ML) techniques to solve practical engineering problems. Towards that end the following aims are established:

  • Provide a base understanding of Machine Learning (ML) in the wider context of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Establish ML approaches and algorithms.
  • Provide development tools to deploy ML applications.
  • Explore ML techniques in practical engineering contexts.
  • Establish the challenges with ML in engineering

Sports Industry (15 credits)

The aim of the module is to gain an appreciation of the size and complexity of the sports goods business, the implications of intellectual property, innovation, brand management, marketing, manufacturing, sustainability and life cycle analysis.

Measurement and Data Analytics in Sports Engineering (15 credits)

The aim of the module is to explain and assess the factors involved in measurement and data analysis to evaluate sports performers and sports equipment.

Research Methods (15 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To introduce the principles and approaches of research design, data collection and analysis.
  • To develop skills to critically review the literature and apply them to scientific and engineering problems.
  • To develop knowledge and understanding of data analysis techniques and their application.
  • To introduce the fundamental methods for designing and implementing your individual research program

Core Professional Skills for Research and Employability (15 credits)

This module aims to develop the study, employability and research skills to meet the complex learning and professional requirements of postgraduate study. The module which is delivered through a blended approach brings together three discrete elements of study, employability and research skills. Learning content will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching provision.
Key aims include:

  • To deliver a series of high quality, interactive study skills and blended learning activities to provide students with a broad foundation to support their development within their chosen field.
  • To provide a series of skills to support students within their employability profiles.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop research skills for engineering and business, including data gathering and analysis skills and ethical awareness.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop effective communication skills for engineering and business, including skills synthesise complex scientific data to engineering and non-engineering audiences

MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To give students an opportunity to conduct a research and/or development project on a topic of relevance to their specific programme of study.
  • To provide students with the key skills and experience needed to plan, manage and deliver a complex extended project.
  • To prepare students for future employment and professional practice in a relevant engineering sector at an advanced technical or managerial level.

Compulsory modules

Robotic Applications in Sport and Healthcare (15 credits)

The aim of this module is for students to develop an understanding of recent and future applications of robotics with and for humans, with particular emphasis on sport and healthcare applications. The module will analyse several problems and what specific robotic solution are being developed for them, how the solutions are derived, what results are currently achieved and what the next challenges are.

Product Design Engineering in Sport (15 credits)

The aim of the module is to gain an understanding of inclusive and sustainable product design methods and commercialisation, with an appreciation for patents and regulative constraints, on sports equipment.

Sustainable Product Design (15 credits)

This module aims to provide an understanding of the tools and techniques available to facilitate sustainable product design and provide knowledge of the product design processes that can reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices.

Core Professional Skills for Research and Employability (15 credits)

This module aims to develop the study, employability and research skills to meet the complex learning and professional requirements of postgraduate study. The module which is delivered through a blended approach brings together three discrete elements of study, employability and research skills. Learning content will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching provision.
Key aims include:

  • To deliver a series of high quality, interactive study skills and blended learning activities to provide students with a broad foundation to support their development within their chosen field.
  • To provide a series of skills to support students within their employability profiles.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop research skills for engineering and business, including data gathering and analysis skills and ethical awareness.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop effective communication skills for engineering and business, including skills synthesise complex scientific data to engineering and non-engineering audiences

MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To give students an opportunity to conduct a research and/or development project on a topic of relevance to their specific programme of study.
  • To provide students with the key skills and experience needed to plan, manage and deliver a complex extended project.
  • To prepare students for future employment and professional practice in a relevant engineering sector at an advanced technical or managerial level.

Compulsory modules

MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To give students an opportunity to conduct a research and/or development project on a topic of relevance to their specific programme of study.
  • To provide students with the key skills and experience needed to plan, manage and deliver a complex extended project.
  • To prepare students for future employment and professional practice in a relevant engineering sector at an advanced technical or managerial level.