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Motorsport Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Awarded by:
- Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)
Course summary
The BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering blends theory with hands-on practice to prepare you for careers in motorsport and high-performance engineering. With no formal exams, industry-standard facilities, and real-world projects, you’ll graduate career-ready with the skills to excel in a fast-paced global sector.
You will:
-Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, workshop equipment, and advanced simulation software
-Work on team-based design projects that replicate the real-world challenges of motorsport engineering
-Experience innovative, exam-free assessment methods focused on coursework, lab tasks, and project-based work
-Learn from strong employer engagement, industrial input, and opportunities that reflect sector expectations
-Benefit from a blended teaching approach with enhanced lab time, practical workshops, and flexible study support
-Graduate prepared for careers in motorsport, automotive, or high-performance engineering, or for further study
Key Course Features:
This course is designed in line with the AHEP-4 framework, ensuring alignment with professional engineering expectations
Develop expertise in unique modules such as Motorsport Performance & Aerodynamics, Chassis and Suspension Design, and Powertrain Integration
Build practical design-to-manufacture skills through CAD/CAM integration and digital manufacturing techniques
You will begin the course with a STEM Foundation Year. This pathway provides essential grounding in mathematics, science, and core engineering skills, ensuring you are fully prepared to progress with confidence into the degree
In your final year, you will undertake an individual project often linked directly to motorsport performance, data, or innovation
Enhance your final year with a professional placement, embedded within the Professional Practice module. Lasting up to 12 weeks in Semester 2, this valuable opportunity allows you to gain real-world industry experience, strengthen your CV, and build professional networks before graduation.
Please note that this degree is currently subject to validation. Course content, structure, and module titles may be subject to change prior to final approval
Modules
Please refer to https://wrexham.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-courses/motorsport-engineering-with-foundation-year/#panel2
Assessment method
Please refer to https://wrexham.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-courses/motorsport-engineering-with-foundation-year/#panel4
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:
- H331
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus Code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed.
The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
A level - EEE - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - A* - E
We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Wrexham University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.
Contextual admissions
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Each application received is considered in the wider context of the applicant’s background and experience, considering the personal statement, reference, predicted grades and any other information provided.. The offer made will reflect the individual applicant’s circumstances, and this is continued throughout the admissions process; when results are received, we’ll consider these personal circumstances again and, where possible, be flexible with confirming an applicant's place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £12750 | Year 1 |
| International | £12750 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
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.
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