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Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Prepare to make your mark in the highly competitive global motorsport industry. Offering exciting practical experience and strong employer links, our BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering puts you on the road to success.
Motorsport Engineering has been ranked in the Top 20 in the Guardian University Guide 2019
Take your first steps towards becoming a Chartered Engineer – this degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council so it partially meets the academic requirement for you to register as a CEng
Hone your skills in our state-of-the-art workshop complete with a rolling road and digital diagnostic and set-up equipment
Study a wide range of vehicles and systems, from racing motorcycles to dragsters
Take part in challenging live projects such as Formula Student, IMechE Railway Challenge, IMechE Drone and Shell Eco-marathon
Gain inspiring industry insights at exhibitions and race meetings
Enhance your employability – we are ranked 15th highest among all UK universities and 12th for English institutions, with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree: (HESA 2016)

About this course

Our focus is on ensuring you are work-ready and this course will give you the all the confidence and skills you need to progress directly into the international motorsport arena.

Graduates have secured employment with companies like Cosworth, Zytec, JLR, Pirelli and EPM Composites. They have also raced all over the world and worked with international race teams in F1, GP2, FIA-GT and with a variety of national teams.

At least a C in Maths at A-level (or equivalent qualification), and at least one other Science or Technology A-level
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Materials
  • Engineering
  • Scientific
  • Business Accountability
  • Business
  • Development
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Aided Design
  • Computer

Course programme

What you will study

You will study a total of 120 credits per year. This will be made up of single or double modules.

Stage one

You will study modules such as:

  • Applied Scientific Methods
  • Professional Development and Business Accountability
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Engineering Design and Workshop Technology
  • Motorsport and Motorcycle Technical Applications
Stage two

You will study modules such as:

  • Motorsport Electronics (Work Based Learning)
  • Motorsport Powertrain Technology
  • Motorsport Chassis Engineering
  • Engineering Design Modelling
  • Structural Analysis and Materials
  • Design for Manufacture and Materials Optimisation
  • Advanced Applied Analytical Methods 2
Diploma in Professional Practice (optional)

You will study modules such as:

  • Applied Professional Practice
  • Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
Stage three

You will study modules such as:

  • Advanced Powertrain Engineering
  • Motorsport Chassis Design and Dynamics
  • Independent Study and Professional Development (Motorsport)
  • Advanced Engineering Design Modelling
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Advanced Engineering Materials and Applications

Additional information

UK/EU fee - 
£9,250 per year (2019/20)

International fee - 
£13,250 per year (2019/20)

Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons)

Price on request