BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering with Motorsport
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Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
Motorsport’s not just exciting entertainment, but also an important part of automotive development. It challenges engineers to be innovative in using the latest technologies to design high-performance vehicles. You’ll find most modules on this course are common with those on our general automotive engineering degree. However, you’ll also learn about aerodynamics of high- speed vehicles and high-performance engine design, testing and mapping. One of the big highlights is to get involved in designing, building and racing a Student Formula car. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is the first step towards chartered engineer status.
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This BEng Honours in Automotive Engineering with Motorsport will give you the opportunity for hands-on motorsport from your first year onwards, if you wish by getting involved in the design, build and racing of a single-seater race car in the UK Formula Student Competition;Your studies will reflect the latest thinking in the industry as the School is supported by a Motor Industry Advisory Panel which includes representatives from many well-known automotive companies;Nearly every Formula One racing team has one of our graduates working in their design team, so your degree will open doors for you within the motorsport industry.
Employment prospects are excellent. As one of the top UK motorsport schools, our links with this sector are very strong, providing good placement and employment prospects. Almost every Formula One racing team has a University of Hertfordshire graduate in their design team. Graduates can expect to be employed in design, manufacture or testing in one of the major automotive companies in the UK or abroad. There are also opportunities with the consultancy companies that specialise in vehicle safety. Many other graduates decide to stay at the University and extend their automotive education at a postgraduate level.
Students have previously undertaken placements in organisations such as:
Lola Cars Ltd
McLaren Cars
Midland F1 Racing
Rolls Royce Cars
104 UCAS points
The BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering with Motorsport course is accredited by RAes and IMechE and satisfies, in part, the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration for the cohort intakes from 2016 up to, and including, 2020.
Reviews
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The university and the course are fine but has good job prospects. Life is expensive here but the city is way too terrible though full of facilities. I had a fine experience here but I would not recommend it for studying.
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I really loved the amazing nightlife this place has. Forum has got the most of the students from US and UK to enjoy and relax. Its great here.
← | →
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I have experienced positive regarding teaching style and over course content. I would recommend it highly, not only you have a degree but also meet some incredible people.
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Subjects
- Design
- Testing
- Automotive
- Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Materials
- Project
- Technology
- Engineering
- GCSE Mathematics
- Automotive Engineering
Course programme
You will learn about the aerodynamics of high-speed vehicles, high-performance engine design testing and mapping, engine mapping, suspension, tyres and road holding. There is also the opportunity to be involved with the Class 200 Formula Student car, where you will work on developing the previous year's Formula Student entry. In the following year of your course you will develop the specialist skills and knowledge of a motorsport engineer and you may choose to represent the University as a member of the Formula Student team.
First Year
You will study motorsport and automotive technology, engineering mathematics, engineering applications of mathematics, materials and electrical science, mechanical science, introduction to manufacturing technology, introduction to design, and fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
Second Year
You will study dynamics, thermofluid mechanics, further engineering mathematics, computer-aided engineering (CAE), structural mechanics, automotive electronics and control systems, motorsport design and project management, and product development.
Third Year
You have the option of taking an integrated one-year professional placement.
Final Year (3rd or 4th)
You will study vehicle engineering design, vibration, noise and vehicle dynamics, vehicle structural analysis and manufacture, motorsport engineering, mechanics and properties of materials, aerodynamics and engine design for motorsport, and an individual major project.
You have the opportunity to spend a year working either in a professional research environment or within industry. The practical experience you gain will be of tremendous benefit both when you resume your studies and when you embark on a career.
Level 4
Core Modules
- Introduction to Design - 15 Credits
- Career Skills Development - 0 Credits
- Introduction to Manufacturing Technology - 15 Credits
- Materials and Electrical Science - 15 Credits
- Mechanical Science - 15 Credits
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics - 15 Credits
- Fundamentals of Motorsport Technology - 15 Credits
- Engineering Mathematics - 15 Credits
- Engineering Applications of Mathematics - 15 Credits
Level 5
Core Modules
- Automotive Electronics and Control Systems - 15 Credits
- Structural Mechanics - 15 Credits
- Dynamics - 15 Credits
- Project Management and Product Development - 15 Credits
- Computer Aided Engineering - 15 Credits
- Motorsport Design - 15 Credits
- Career Planning - 0 Credits
- Further Engineering Mathematics - 15 Credits
Level 6
Core Modules
- Aerodynamics and Engine Design for Motorsport - 15 Credits
- Vehicle Engineering Design - 15 Credits
- Vehicle Structural Analysis and Manufacture - 15 Credits
- Vibration, Noise & Vehicle Dynamics - 15 Credits
- Mechanics and Properties of Materials - 15 Credits
- Motorsport Engineering - 15 Credits
- Individual Project - 30 Credits
- Careers Portfolio - 0 Credits
- Industrial Placement - 0 Credits
- Year Abroad - 0 Credits
Additional information
£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering with Motorsport
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Mitnorth
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Weymouth College
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Canterbury College
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