BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology - Full-time

University of Bolton

Bachelor's degree

In Bolton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bolton

  • Duration

    3 Years

Motorsport is exciting – for the drivers, for the spectators and for the engineers and technicians involved. If the idea of a career striving to achieve optimal performance and efficiency in race car design and set-up gets your motor revving then this is the course for you.

At the University of Bolton you can study in the classroom, in the laboratory, in the workshop and on the race track. We want to help you gain a sound understanding of the engineering principles and theories essential in motorsport technology, and develop your practical expertise in our industry-standard facilities and while working with our partner racing teams.

On this course you'll look at all aspects of race cars and motorsport. Modules cover aerodynamics, performance optimisation, aspects of safety and much more. We work to help you develop skills in motorsport-focused computer aided design (CAD), engineering, mathematics, business and management. This combination of technical knowledge, practical experience and transferable skills will help you get ready for success in this high-octane industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bolton (Greater Manchester)
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Deane Road, BL3 5AB

Start date

On request

About this course

This course focuses on developing your understanding of the theory and practice of designing and manufacturing high performance vehicles. Throughout your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop your knowledge of vehicle handling, chassis aerodynamics and suspension mechanics, as well as automotive/motorsport computer systems and electronics, the fundamentals of internal combustion science and wider engineering issues.

We’ll also support you to gain transferable skills such as project management, team working, IT and formal presentations, and help you develop the intellectual capabilities of research, problem solving, evaluation and synthesis.

The UK competes on the world stage in performance engineering and an exciting range of varied opportunities are available. Careers in motorsport engineering are diverse and employers range from racing teams, to manufacturers and through to supply chain businesses. Fundamental engineering knowledge and related transferable skills are sought after by the global engineering industry, including automotive, aerospace, marine and rail companies.

With experience, you could specialise in a particular engineering field, like engine transmission or electronics. You could also progress to test or workshop manager, chief engineer, technical coordinator or technical manager. If you gain experience in creative design, you could move into the graphic design field. Teaching and lecturing at universities or colleges is a possibility if you have a Master’s or PhD in mechanical or automotive engineering.

Alternative Career Options
Chemical engineering
Electronics engineering
Electrical engineering
Technical brewing
Technical sales
Quality management
Teaching, academia and lecturing
Research and development

Your Level 3 subjects must include a mathematics-based subject and a science-based subject; for instance, A-level Mathematics and Physics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics and Science.

Our BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology degree is fully accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) as meeting the academic requirements leading to Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status. Please see the Engineering Council UK website for further details.

Key Features:
The University of Bolton has a distinguished history in engineering.
The course is designed to meet industry needs and focuses on helping you develop in-demand motorsport-specific and transferable skills.
Our course aims to help you learn from top industry professionals, such as international racing teams and supercar manufacturers.
We have dedicated computer workstations equipped with the latest CAD and simulation software.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Design
  • Team Training
  • Industry
  • Programming
  • Production
  • Staff
  • Project
  • 3d training
  • 3D
  • Part Time
  • Technology
  • Engineering

Course programme

Modules

Modules listed below are a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules as part of the course.

  • Thermofluids
  • Engineering Principles
  • Vehicle Engineering Applications
  • Materials
  • Applied Analytical Methods
  • Graphical Communications and Computer Modelling
  • Vehicle Performance
  • Vehicle Dynamics and Data Engineering
  • Team Project
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Assembly Technology
  • Motorsport Operations
  • Advanced Engineering Analysis
  • Individual Project
  • Racecar Design Project
  • Business Operations
  • Race Engineering
Teaching, Learning And Assessment

We use a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods to help you to achieve your potential. Formal timetabled sessions, such as lectures, seminars and tutorials, offer you knowledge of the concepts and principles essential in engineering. You are then expected to build on these in your own time through extra reading, revision and reflection on what you have learned.

Open-ended projects and design, make and test activities give you the chance to apply the principles you’ve learned, bringing the concepts and practical applications together in your mind. Opportunities to work with racing team staff on real-life projects and at race meetings also help you hone your new skills and develop your ability to apply your engineering knowledge and creativity.

Regular assessments, including written exams, coursework and practical exams, and feedback from these, will help you to identify areas for improvement.

Disclaimer

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.

Additional information

International Fees - £12,450

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