Combine sport and engineering to redefine what's possible
Picture this: you're courtside with a championship team using cutting-edge tech you designed to analyse players' movements, in a biomechanics lab developing rehabilitation tools that help injured athletes return to their peak form, or teaming up with an ambitious startup to launch smart athletic gear powered by live performance data.
With Deakin's new Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) these aren't distant dreams, they're your future-facing career possibilities.
Design the future of human movement, health and performance
Sport today is more than talent and training. It's driven by data, precision, personalisation – and the technology that unlocks human potential. From performance tracking to injury prevention, the future of sport belongs to those who can merge athletic insight with engineering innovation.
That's exactly what Deakin's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) empowers you to do. Offered at our Melbourne Burwood and Geelong Waurn Ponds campuses, this unique double degree is designed for those who want to fuse a passion for sport and health with a creative, problem-solving mindset.
You'll study both exercise and sport science and mechanical engineering, equipping you with the skills to design the next generation of performance technology, wearable devices and assistive equipment. And with our integrated program structure, you'll graduate in just five years instead of the seven it would take to complete these degrees separately.
This course isn't just about understanding how the body moves. It's about shaping the tools, systems and technologies that help it move faster, stronger and better. It's this rare combination of expertise that unlocks a new wave of careers transforming the future of sport and health.
This double degree equips students with hands-on experience in world-class sport science facilities, learning how to improve performance and health, while also building the technical skills to design innovative engineering solutions
Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science, Deakin University
Engineer game-changing performance
Mechanical design engineers use advanced design principles and modelling tools to create products that elevate performance, safety and comfort. In sport, that could mean sculpting a rowing hull that slices effortlessly through water, crafting a cycling frame with unmatched aerodynamics, or creating exercise equipment precisely tuned to an athlete's biomechanics.
When you study a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Deakin you'll hone these skills in state-of-the-art engineering labs with high-end 3D modelling and simulation tools, and in biomechanics facilities that reveal the intricacies of human movement. This blend of expertise equips you with the skills and knowledge to design products that meet the real needs of athletes and active people.
Bring bold sports ideas to life
From cutting-edge sports gear to breakthrough rehabilitation devices, product development engineers guide innovative ideas from concept to market-ready solutions. As a product development engineer you might work with new materials to create lighter, stronger running shoes, or partner with Paralympic athletes to manufacture custom wheelchairs that maximise speed and control.
As a double degree, the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) gives you the best of both worlds – project-based learning in mechanical engineering alongside in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics from exercise and sport science. This means you'll graduate with the ability to create high-quality products and the insight to ensure they work seamlessly in the real world.
Transform ideas into real-world solutions
Love the thrill of new ideas? As an innovation engineer, you'll work where creativity meets cutting-edge problem-solving. In sport, this could mean applying numerical modelling to test the impact of airflow over a cyclist, prototyping safer gym equipment, or creating adaptive exercise machines for rehabilitation clinics. It's a career for visionaries – graduates who dream big, push boundaries and aren't afraid to redefine what's possible.
During your Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) studies, you'll complete 30 to 60 days of professional engineering placement and 220 hours of work placement in exercise and sport science. These placements ensure you build the skills, confidence and industry networks needed to launch your career with momentum.
With industry placement opportunities embedded in both disciplines, students graduate with real-world experience and professional networks. This opens up exciting career opportunities – from sports technology innovation to engineering solutions that enhance human performance and wellbeing.
Graduate ready to shape the future of sport
From classroom to industry, studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Deakin will set you apart. Ranked #1 in the world for sport science and #1 in Australia for textile science and engineering, Deakin backs your ambition with world-leading expertise.
With half your engineering studies spent on real-world projects, plus 30 to 60 days of engineering placement and 220 hours in sport science, you'll graduate with practical skills, industry experience and a professional network already in place.
Designed for the curious and the creative, this course lets you explore the mechanics of the human body and the technology that enhances it. You'll graduate with two degrees, an industry-ready skill set and the confidence to thrive in some of the most exciting, future-focused sectors in the world.
