Motorsport Engineering

Ignite your passion for motorsport. Our course blends cutting-edge design, hands-on projects and industry challenges to propel your future in the exhilarating world of high-performance racing.

Motorsport engineers are involved in every aspect of vehicle design, manufacture and testing. This course is designed to give you a grounding in these areas and other facets of automotive engineering, supported by a strong foundation in core engineering principles.

• **Industry-aligned learning: **live projects, Formula Student and collaborations with motorsport teams develop practical expertise in aerodynamics, materials and vehicle systems.

• Design to manufacturing and beyond: ideal for aspiring motorsport engineers seeking hands-on experience in high-performance vehicle design, testing and innovation.

• Career versatility: combines motorsport specialisation with mechanical engineering fundamentals, opening doors to automotive, R&D and performance engineering roles.

Why you should study this course

• Industry-ready skills through live projects

Gain hands-on experience with real-world motorsport challenges, including the IMechE Formula Student competition, where you’ll design, build and test a race car under professional constraints. Competing against university teams from the UK and internationally.

• Race Ready facilities and software

Train in our Mercedes-AMG wind tunnel, 6DoF driving simulator, engine/chassis dynamometers, VR Power Wall, Rapid Prototyping facility and composites labs to build and test vehicles mirroring professional motorsport engineers.

• MEng (Master of Engineering) Advanced Pathway

You can join the MEng in two ways:

• Direct entry – apply straight onto the MEng if you meet the higher entry requirements.

• Transfer during your studies – if you start on the BEng and achieve strong results, you may be able to transfer onto the MEng later in your course.

This flexibility means you could progress to the full master’s level qualification (subject to meeting progression requirements).

• Optional industrial placements and global experiences

Boost employability with a year in industry or study abroad, supported by our award-winning placements team. Past students have worked with race teams and automotive firms. Strong industry links boost placement and graduate opportunities.

• Networking and industry exposure

Attend guest lectures (subject to availability), field trips (previous trips include Ford F150 factory, Professional Motorsport World Expo) and events like Autosport International. Free memberships to IMechE and WES included.

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