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Sports Science and Materials Technology Joint Honours: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BSc
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Sports Science and Materials Technology Joint Honours: University of Birmingham, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Sports and Ergonomics
Duration 
3 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 3344
Fax 
+44(0)121 414 3971



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Success in all sports is increasingly dependent on athletes selecting the best equipment for the conditions. This Joint Honours programme gives you an understanding of design and materials in sports equipment in relation to the athlete’s behaviour during sport and exercise that is essential to peak performance.

Metallurgy and Materials and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) in Materials Processing together make up one of the largest centres for materials research in the UK. Our research income is in the region of £4.1 million per year. Success in joint research with industry has been recognised by the award of the Secretary of State for Industry’s University/Industry Partnership Prize and the extremely prestigious award of 6* in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences also attained the grade of 6* in the RAE and now occupies a new £16.4 million building that houses teaching and research laboratories for physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, motor skills, functional anatomy, muscle mechanics and the neurophysiology of movement.

First and second years

A careful mix of lectures, practicals and case studies develops your understanding of the effects of exercise on the human body, through subjects including psychology, physiology, biochemistry and biomechanics during the first two years. In parallel, the properties, selection and processing of metals, polymers and composites are covered using a range of sports equipment examples including shoes, bicycles, rackets and balls. Case studies develop teamwork, communication and IT skills, whilst interaction with the sports industry emphasises the practical importance of your skills.

Summer vacation placements in our research laboratories are offered to students who attain an end of second year average of at least 60%. These paid placements enable students to experience cutting-edge research and also prepare the foundations of the final- year project. Many placements have strong industrial involvement.

Third year

In the third year you can specialise in topics that most interest you in Sports Science, whilst expanding into areas such as advanced materials, and design and failure analysis in Materials Technology. These topics lead to your final-year materials-related research project, which will be at the forefront of equipment development – from artificial pitches to Formula 1.

Teaching and assessment

The degree programme is composed of modules. Each module consists of a series of lectures that are delivered in conjunction with a range of continuous assessment exercises. These exercises typically include laboratory practicals, class tutorials and case studies.

Career opportunities

On graduation you will have the skills and knowledge necessary for a challenging and fulfilling career in all areas of the sports and leisure industry including marketing, management, consultancy, education, training, equipment design, and research and development.

Professional accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) towards CEng status

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: BBB
  • Required subjects and grades: a minimum of one A level or one AS level from Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Design and Technology, PE/Sports Science, or Vocational A level Science or Engineering
  • General Studies: not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points including one subject from Physics, Biology and Chemistry at HL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

General Contact Information

Department of Metallurgy and Materials

School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

  • Postal Address:  School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
    The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    BIRMINGHAM
    B15 2TT
  • Tel: +44(0)121 414 4115.
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 4121
  • Website: www.sportex.bham.ac.uk

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