Are you fascinated by high-speed racing cars and want to work in the motorsport engineering industry? Our motorsport engineering degree offers a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and the latest motorsport technologies. This programme focuses on solving real-world engineering problems and helps you become a skilled design engineer.
The degree centres around high-performance racing vehicles, teaching you about their ride and handling requirements as well as powertrain performance and efficiency. You’ll learn to use industry-standard tools like Computer-Aided Design, Data Acquisition, and advanced simulation software. These tools include Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), essential for investigating and perfecting vehicle designs.
You will explore specialist areas such as advanced engine design, powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and electrical control. Independent and group projects will help you deepen your knowledge in these areas. These projects provide valuable practical experience, preparing you for a career in the automotive and motorsport sectors.
Environmental considerations are a key part of our modules, ensuring that you learn about sustainable design and technology. This knowledge opens a wide range of employment opportunities. Additionally, you can take part in extracurricular activities that allow you to apply your classroom knowledge to real-life motorsport applications.
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.
At our university, we believe in a hands-on approach to learning. Our motorsport engineering degree blends theory with practical experience, ensuring you gain the skills needed to excel in the motorsport engineering industry. You’ll work on real-world projects, preparing you for a successful career.
Year 1
In the first year, you will be introduced to core mechanical engineering principles and design engineering. You’ll learn to use Computer-Aided design and data analysis tools. This foundation will prepare you for more advanced topics and give you the basic skills needed for practical experience in the field.
Compulsory
Engineering Skills (20 credits)
Electrical Principles (10 credits)
Engineering Design (10 credits)
Mechanics and Dynamics (10 credits)
Motorsport Technology (10 credits)
Pure Mathematics and Statistics (10 credits)
Engineering Mathematics (10 credits)
Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluids (10 credits)
Materials and Manufacturing (10 credits)
Powertrain Technology (10 credits)
Vehicle Electronics (10 credits)
Year 2
The second year focuses on high-performance racing vehicles and their ride and handling requirements. You’ll study vehicle dynamics, powertrain performance and efficiency, and aerodynamics. Advanced simulation tools like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) will be used to investigate and enhance vehicle designs.
Compulsory
Project Management (10 credits)
Electric Vehicle Powertrains (10 credits)
Stress Analysis (10 credits)
Vehicle Aerodynamics (10 credits)
Vehicle Driveline Performance (10 credits)
Performance Internal Combustion Engines (10 credits)
Group Design Project (10 credits)
Vehicle Control Systems (10 credits)
Computer Aided Engineering (10 credits)
Numerical Computation (10 credits)
Thermodynamics (10 credits)
Motorsport Data Acquisition and Dynamics (10 credits)
Year 3
Year in Industry
Year 4
In your final year, you’ll delve into specialist areas such as powertrain design, and electrical control. You will work on independent and group projects, applying your knowledge to real-life Motorsport applications. The course also covers the environmental aspects of design and technology, preparing you for a broad range of employment opportunities.
Compulsory
Independent Project (40 credits)
Automotive Materials and Processes (10 credits)
Structural Design and Analysis (10 credits)
Advanced Engine Performance (10 credits)
Motorsport Simulation (10 credits)
Engineering Sustainability, Ethics and Inclusion (10 credits)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 credits)
Engineering Management (10 credits)
Advanced Motorsport Dynamics (10 credits)
The course is assessed by a mixture of coursework, phase tests, presentations, vivas and examinations.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
The following entry points are available for this course:
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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GCSEs Maths or Physics grade B (or 6) or equivalent.
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We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
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