Motorsport Engineering (with Foundation Year)

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

• Learn from strong employer engagement, industrial input, and opportunities that reflect sector expectations

• Have the opportunity to work on team-based design projects that replicate the real-world challenges faced by motorsport engineers, allowing you to gain practical experience that directly prepares you for a career in high-performance engineering

• Benefit from hands-on assessments like labs and projects, replacing traditional exams with real-world learning experiences to prepare you for industry

• Tailor your final-year project to match your ambitions, with opportunities to specialise in motorsport performance, data, or innovative technologies

• Learn to use CAD/CAM integration and digital manufacturing techniques, building practical design-to-manufacture expertise that employers value

• Have the opportunity to progress into various roles upon graduating, including Race Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, Aerodynamics Engineer, Motorsport Data Analyst, Motorsport Innovation Specialist, and more

Course Modules

The foundation year of study ensures that students from all subject backgrounds and life experiences get a foundational course of study that both prepares for subject specific and wider, university skills at an undergraduate level. You will spend time with a subject specific teaching team and a wider support network to ensure you get the support for a wide range of skills.

Modules:

• Study Skills for Success

• Collaborative Practice

• A Day in the Life

• Engineering Principles

• Engineering Practice

Year 2 (Level 4)

In year two, you will develop a strong foundation in core engineering principles through modules such as Engineering Maths, Core Engineering Skills and Application, and Fundamentals of Motorsport Engineering. Practical skills are embedded through Engineering Design and CAD, Engineering Materials & Processes, and Practical Engineering Skills, giving you hands-on experience and confidence in using digital tools and workshop equipment.

Modules:

• Engineering Maths

• Core Engineering Skills and Application

• Fundamentals of Motorsport Engineering

• Engineering Design and CAD

• Engineering Materials and Processes

• Practical Engineering Skills

Year 3 (Level 5)

In year three, you will continue to build on this foundation with applied modules including Mechanical Design and Analysis, Chassis and Suspension Design, and Motorsport Performance and Aerodynamics. The integration of design and manufacturing techniques is supported through Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM), while the Engineering Design Project provides an opportunity to work in teams on motorsport-focused challenges, fostering innovation, problem-solving, and real-world application.

Modules:

• Mechanical Design and Analysis

• Chassis and Suspension Design

• Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM)

• Motorsport Performance and Aerodynamics

• Engineering Design Project

Year 4 (Level 6)

In year four, you will focus on advanced motorsport topics such as Mechanical Modelling and Simulation, Powertrain Analysis and Integration, and Motorsport Innovation and Sustainability. The Professional Practice module enhances graduate readiness and professional awareness. The course concludes with a substantial individual Project, often aligned to motorsport performance, data analysis, or design optimisation, demonstrating your technical ability and readiness for industry or further study.

Modules:

• Mechanical Modelling and Simulation

• Motorsport Innovation and Sustainability

• Powertrain Analysis and Integration

• Professional Practice

• Project

Our teaching approach is designed to be flexible, engaging, and focused on your success. Learning is delivered through Wrexham University’s Active Learning Framework, blending on-campus sessions with online activities to give you the best of both worlds. You’ll develop key employability skills throughout your studies, with teaching that adapts to your needs and prepares you for the demands of your future career.

• Face-to-Face Learning: You will engage in lectures, seminars, and workshops in various settings, incorporating case studies and problem-based learning. In some instances, sessions maybe be recorded for later access via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• Virtual Learning: Delivered through the VLE and Microsoft Teams, virtual learning includes asynchronous tasks (videos, quizzes, readings, virtual visits) and synchronous activities (discussions, case studies, simulations). Sessions will be recorded where appropriate

• Tutorials: Delivered both in person and online, tutorials promote active participation through individual and group engagement. They are designed to encourage critical thinking, reflective practice, and student-led learning, supporting creativity, independence, and a deeper understanding of subject knowledge and professional practice

• Assessment Strategy: The degree has an innovative assessment strategy with no formal exams, replacing them with coursework, practical work, and project-based assessments that mirror industry practice. This approach, combined with access to modern facilities and strong employer input, ensures graduates are well-prepared for employment or further study in the sector

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.