BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology

Hertfordshire International College
5.0
4 reviews
  • The university and support system is really loving, the accommodation is comfortable though costly and law building is always improving.
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  • I had a quite good experience for me. I have made a lot of friends and enjoyed the freshers events which was a great fun.
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  • My experience and campus life was fine. I would not actually recommend my course. Can't say much on university life for I wasn't much a part of it.
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Bachelor's degree

In Hatfield

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Hatfield

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

Excitement, international travel and working in a high- performing team to achieve success are just some of the major attractions of motorsport. It’s an industry that allows you to work at the cutting edge of automotive technology. This course will give you the skills necessary to support motorsport engineers as they push the boundaries and strive for optimum vehicle performance. Benefiting from world-class expertise and facilities, you’ll study a wide range of modules, including the fundamentals of vehicle and engine design, as well as high-tech computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques. You’ll also have the unique chance to work with engineering students in designing, building and racing a Formula Student race car.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Hatfield (Herefordshire)
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University of Hertfordshire (College Lane Campus), Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


This BSc Honours degree course in Motorsport Technology is part of a suite of automotive related degree courses;Involvement in Formula Student Competition from year 1 - design, build and race single-seater race car;Excellent facilities in automotive engineering technology;World Class Expertise NB materials, vehicle dynamics, structural analysis, aerodynamics and CAE;Strong links with employers in the automotive industry;You do not need an A-level in Mathematics or Physics to gain entry to this course, you simply need the correct UCAS points and your enthusiasm for the subject;


Graduates have the flexibility to gain employment within the automotive sector working in specialist laboratories and test facilities or specialisation in CAD/CAM to make high-performance automotive products; however, the breadth and flexibility of this course will also open doors to careers in other branches of engineering, computing or business with graduates using their knowledge and skills to be employed in the amateur side of the sport. Students have previously undertaken placements in organisations such as:
VW racing
Hyperion Motor Racing
Mitsubishi Electric Primary Designs
Motrac Racing
RP Aero Systems

96 UCAS points

The BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology course is accredited by RAes and IMechE and satisfies, in full, the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration for the cohort intakes from 2016 up to, and including, 2020.

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Reviews

5.0
excellent
  • The university and support system is really loving, the accommodation is comfortable though costly and law building is always improving.
    ← | →
  • I had a quite good experience for me. I have made a lot of friends and enjoyed the freshers events which was a great fun.
    ← | →
  • My experience and campus life was fine. I would not actually recommend my course. Can't say much on university life for I wasn't much a part of it.
    ← | →
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4.9
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Student

5.0
30/09/2018
What I would highlight: The university and support system is really loving, the accommodation is comfortable though costly and law building is always improving.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
05/08/2018
What I would highlight: I had a quite good experience for me. I have made a lot of friends and enjoyed the freshers events which was a great fun.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
18/06/2018
What I would highlight: My experience and campus life was fine. I would not actually recommend my course. Can't say much on university life for I wasn't much a part of it.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Laura

5.0
28/05/2018
What I would highlight: The university experience is enjoyable so was the course and the people I met.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2022
2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years

Subjects

  • Industry
  • Automotive
  • Design
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Automotive Technology
  • Mechanical Experimental Engineering
  • Engineering Statistics
  • Design for Technologists
  • Manufacturing for Technologists

Course programme

Work Placement

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.

Structure

 Level 4

 Core Modules
  • Mechanical Experimental Engineering - 15 Credits
  • Engineering Statistics - 15 Credits
  • Career Skills Development - 0 Credits
  • Introduction to Design for Technologists - 15 Credits
  • Introduction to Manufacturing for Technologists - 15 Credits
  • Motorsport and Automotive Technology - 15 Credits
  • Materials and Electrical Technology - 15 Credits
  • Computing for Business and Technology - 15 Credits
  • Mathematics for Engineering - 15 Credits
Optional

 Level 5

 Core Modules
  • Computer Aided Design - 15 Credits
  • Computer Aided Manufacture - 15 Credits
  • Automotive Electrical Systems - 15 Credits
  • Product and Project Management - 15 Credits
  • Career Planning - 0 Credits
  • Thermofluid Experimental Engineering - 15 Credits
  • Engineering Operations Management - 15 Credits
  • Simulation and Analysis Techniques - 15 Credits
  • Vehicle Aerodynamics and Design - 15 Credits
Optional
  • Exchange Year - 120 Credits
  • Exchange Semester - 60 Credits
Level 6

 Core Modules

 Optional
  • Industrial Placement - 0 Credits
  • Year Abroad - 0 Credits

Additional information

International fee

 £11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year

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