Automotive Engineering and Technology (Motorsport) - BEng Hons Degree (Lancaster University)
Bachelor's degree
In Blackpool
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Bachelor's degree
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Blackpool
This innovative and highly vocational degree programme has been designed collaboratively with local, national and international employers to provide the knowledge, skills and qualification requirements for higher Engineering Design and R&D roles within the Motorsport industry. The specialist nature of this programme provides graduates with niche skills that allow them to contend for positions with the Motorsport industry’s highest profile employers within Motorsport Research, Development, Manufacture and Quality Assurance. Our alumni have forged successful careers with companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Bentley, Lotus, M-Sport and Westfield Sportscars. Others have opted for postgraduate study, such as Lancaster University’s MSc Mechanical Engineering.
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- IT
- Engineering
- University
- Technology
- Automotive Engineering
- Automotive
Course programme
This BEng top-up is the Level 6 progression for students who have completed the Foundation Degree in Automotive Engineering and Technology (Motorsport). This Motorsport degree covers the aims of the QAA Benchmark Statement for Engineering and the learning outcomes are based on those published by the Engineering Council in the UK; the standard for professional Engineering competence (UK-SPEC).
The course is made up of three subject specific modules and a dissertation and further develops your knowledge and skills in areas previously studied at Level 5.
Level 6 - 120 credits BEA1021 Dissertation - 40 credits
BEA1022 Dynamic Simulation - 20 credits
BEA1023 Alternative Power Sources - 20 credits
BEA1025 Race Engine Design Simulation & Analysis - 40 credits
Here you will investigate a number of major scientific principles within race engine design. The module will encompass all the main aspects of the industry-standard Gamma Technologies GT-Suite software package. The software and theories applied throughout this module will lead you towards the cutting edge of the competition engine design industry and provide you with the knowledge and skills required of a motorsport design and validation simulation engineer.
Our strong industry links with MAHLE Powertrain and Helical Technology has validated the industrial suitability of this module and you can be confident that you are on the best route for your future career.
Automotive Engineering and Technology (Motorsport) - BEng Hons Degree (Lancaster University)