Master in Ma Design Performance Sports

Tuition is Home: £10,940 for the course / International/EU: £18,600 for the course.

Practitioners who are driven to push the boundaries of sports innovation and human performance will find a home within this studio-based, research-oriented programme. Designed for those who seek to integrate advanced design thinking with the technical demands of high-performance athletics, this course encourages you to respond to complex global societal and environmental challenges through a lens of ethical, planet-centric design.

You will thrive in an interdisciplinary environment where collaborative studio culture meets rigorous academic inquiry. By positioning your practice within the intersection of design, technology, and sport, you will develop the specialist capabilities to interpret and manage professional briefs while creating innovative solutions that impact culture, society, and industry. Whether working on medical technology or high-end sports equipment, you will be supported by a team of world-leading researchers and practitioners, ensuring your work is both conceptually bold and technically sound.

Studio-Led Innovation

The programme prioritises a hands-on pedagogical approach, leveraging Sheffield Hallam’s extensive workshops and state-of-the-art facilities. Students gain access to advanced prototyping tools—including 3D printing (SLA, FDM, SLS, metal), CNC machining, and structural-integrity testing laboratories—allowing for the iterative development and testing of professional-grade design proposals. You will graduate not just as a designer, but as a confident creative thinker prepared for careers in consultancy, entrepreneurship, or further scholarly research.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.