Motorsport Engineering (with foundation year)

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.

Please not that the foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from our Coventry University campus. The degree with foundation year is only available for the BEng option.

Foundation Year
This foundation year aims to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in mathematics, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

Degree
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

Foundation year

• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.

• Provides a grounding in key areas of engineering and mathematics.

Degree
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.

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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