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Motorsport Engineering Foundation Degree

Course Overview

This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills that you will need to become a highly qualified engineer. Our excellent facilities include a rolling road, CAD suite, wind tunnel, damper dynamometer, advanced chassis set-up equipment, CNC and machine shop and cylinder head flow analysis equipment amongst a whole host of software packages.

This programme is accredited by the IET and IMechE as partially meeting the academic requirements for IEng status. To get full IEng recognition you will need to study an accredited BEng (Hons) Top-up. We have carried out a large range of industry partner visits to the likes of Xtrac, Williams, Force India and other related motorsport engineering companies. We also have a series of guest lectures throughout each year. You may also be given the opportunity to participate in the College race team.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Science
  • Engine Technology
  • Composites and Materials Technology
  • Vehicle Dynamics and Performance Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Electronics and Microprocessors.

You will gain a range of both practical and theoretical skills that can be utilised in industry. The range of modules gives good coverage to a wide range of topics, allowing you to explore the areas of Motorsport that you wish to specialise in. The Project and Work placement modules give you the chance to further look into potential career paths and challenge yourself both in a working environment and with a self-study project module.

Apply for Motorsport Engineering Foundation Degree via UCAS

Course Overview

Course Overview

This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills that you will need to become a highly qualified engineer. Our excellent facilities include a rolling road, CAD suite, wind tunnel, damper dynamometer, advanced chassis set-up equipment, CNC and machine shop and cylinder head flow analysis equipment amongst a whole host of software packages.

This programme is accredited by the IET and IMechE as partially meeting the academic requirements for IEng status. To get full IEng recognition you will need to study an accredited BEng (Hons) Top-up. We have carried out a large range of industry partner visits to the likes of Xtrac, Williams, Force India and other related motorsport engineering companies. We also have a series of guest lectures throughout each year. You may also be given the opportunity to participate in the College race team.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Science
  • Engine Technology
  • Composites and Materials Technology
  • Vehicle Dynamics and Performance Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Electronics and Microprocessors.

You will gain a range of both practical and theoretical skills that can be utilised in industry. The range of modules gives good coverage to a wide range of topics, allowing you to explore the areas of Motorsport that you wish to specialise in. The Project and Work placement modules give you the chance to further look into potential career paths and challenge yourself both in a working environment and with a self-study project module.

Student Spotlight

James Tate, Motorsport Engineering Foundation Degree

I chose to study at UCS because of the course content and professionalism of the lecturers. We had a vast amount of contact time, which was really beneficial. The chance to join a student-led multi-championship motorsport team was also a big draw. That helped expand my knowledge, leading to my dream job with the Williams F1 team. The highlight of the course was the hands-on experience I gained in the workshop and trackside. We also got fantastic exposure to the industry.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

You will undertake classroom lectures, coupled with practical sessions in manufacturing, composites, aerodynamics, chassis and engine technology. You will also be required to do a significant amount of self-study and research. Assessment will include assignments, reports, portfolio, project, presentations, drawing work and practical skills assessments.

Entry Requirements and Progression

Progression

On successful completion of this course you have the opportunity to progress to the BEng (Hons) Top-up Degree in Motorsport Technology at University Centre Somerset or at a university of your choice.

Alternatively, graduates can apply for a variety of roles in motorsport and other engineering disciplines. Past graduates work with companies including McLaren GT, Bentley Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, MOD, Hyundai Motorsport (WRC), McLaren F1 and Neil Brown Engines.

Entry Requirements

Typically entrants will possess at least one of the following:
A minimum of one pass at A Level Maths, Physics or a closely related subject
A National Certificate or Diploma or other full equivalent Level 3 qualification, in a discipline related to Engineering, including merits in the applied units.

Fees

The course fee is £7570.00* per year of study.

For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.

*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.

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June Open Event – Bridgwater Campus

15th June 2023