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Motorsport and Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Wolverhampton
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Course summary

This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub.

Gear Up for a Future in Motorsport and Automotive Engineering!

Course Aim: We’re here to ensure you get hands-on learning combined with in-depth knowledge of Motorsport Engineering, all recognised by the professional engineering community with an accredited degree. Here’s how:

• Industry-Ready Skills: Learn to design and analyse top-notch motorsport and automotive systems and products to meet industry demands.
• Live Projects: Dive into live projects with prototype racing cars, design and build your own hill-climb racing car, either solo or in teams, gaining valuable design, research, and team management skills.
• High-Tech Tools: Excel in industry-standard software and apply CFD and FEA for cutting-edge motorsport design.
• Professional Judgment: Develop the ability to make informed decisions in complex situations with a responsible, ethical, and sustainable mindset.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with continuous assessments and project-based learning for a thorough understanding of Motorsport and Automotive Engineering principles.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Tackling Complex Engineering with innovation and precision.
• Skill Showcase: Combine industry-level practicals with communication and teamworking skills, while learning about the latest developments in systems and parts. Collaborate with industrial partners on real-world problems and tackle exciting challenges head-on.

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Wolverhampton

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H112
Institution code:
W75
Campus name:
University of Wolverhampton
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Wolverhampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H112
Institution code:
W75
Campus name:
University of Wolverhampton
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.

Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

A level
DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence)

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MP

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above or an acceptable equivalent.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

Prepare for Foundation Pathway: We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. To receive an offer through this route you will be required to successfully attend and pass a Prepare for Foundation event. This is a one-day programme which is designed to assess your keen interest or recent experience in the subject, through a written assessment and a variety of activities. During the event you will have the opportunity to ask questions, be introduced to studying a higher education foundation course and meet staff and fellow students.

If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the University of Wolverhampton Gateway https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/the-gateway/contact-the-gateway/

English language requirements

Non-native speakers are required to hold IELTS with an overall band score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For more information please visit the following: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/fees-and-costs/

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