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Motorsport Technology BEng (Hons) Top-up

Course Overview

This course has been developed as preparation for a range of technical and management careers in motorsport engineering. The course aims to build upon the knowledge and skills developed from studying our Foundation Degree. This programme is accredited by the IET and by the IMechE for IEng status.

Graduates of the course should be able to work effectively in industry as part of design, development or research teams with the skills necessary to turn concepts into drawings and through to the manufacturing and assembly processes.

Modules may include:

  • Advanced Automotive Electronics
  • Motorsport Engine Technology
  • Project (double)
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Advanced CAD/CAM
  • Management, Ethics and Energy and Sustainability (double).

Course Overview

Course Overview

This course has been developed as preparation for a range of technical and management careers in motorsport engineering. The course aims to build upon the knowledge and skills developed from studying our Foundation Degree. This programme is accredited by the IET and by the IMechE for IEng status.

Graduates of the course should be able to work effectively in industry as part of design, development or research teams with the skills necessary to turn concepts into drawings and through to the manufacturing and assembly processes.

Modules may include:

  • Advanced Automotive Electronics
  • Motorsport Engine Technology
  • Project (double)
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Advanced CAD/CAM
  • Management, Ethics and Energy and Sustainability (double).

Assessment

Assessment Methods

You will undertake a range of classroom lectures, coupled with lab sessions. You will also be required to complete a significant amount of self-study at home.

Assessment will be via a variety of methods including assignments, reports, dissertation, portfolio, and presentations.

Entry Requirements and Progression

Progression

Upon completion you may progress to a range of Masters level courses that should result in a further year top-up, dependent upon study mode and compatibility of modules.

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:
A minimum of a Pass grade in the Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering (to include Motorsport Fluid Dynamics & Maths II) coupled with relevant prior qualifications including GCSEs.

Applicants with a Higher National Diploma or similar Foundation Degree are also encouraged to apply.

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.

Policies and Regulations

June Open Event – Bridgwater Campus

15th June 2023