Motorsports Engineering BEng (Foundation)

Program Overview

This four-year Motorsports Engineering program, including a Foundation Year, equips students with comprehensive skills in design, development, and manufacturing. Through project-based learning, students develop expertise in motorsports systems, vehicle design, and advanced CAD, preparing them for careers in the automotive, aerospace, and motorsport industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This BEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering (Foundation Entry) degree is a four-year program designed for students who have the potential to succeed in a degree program but lack the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree program. Students will develop skills in design and development processes through a combination of year-long modules, masterclasses, and short courses. The program also includes the opportunity to build a race car.

Outline:

The program is structured over four years, with a Foundation Year (Year 0) followed by three years of study for the BEng (Hons) degree.

Year 0 (Foundation Year):

• Compulsory Modules:
• Engineering Design (ER1020): This module provides an underpinning knowledge of engineering design, covering design, CAD, and professional development.
• Race Car Anatomy (ER1632): This module provides an introduction to the anatomy and different types of racing cars, techniques used to predict or test their performance, and manufacturing processes.

Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Engineering Design and Manufacture (MP2570): This module develops knowledge of concept evolution, project management methods, and design as an activity that satisfies customer needs.
• Motorsport Mechanics (MP2578): This module develops analytical and design skills in the context of motorsport.
• Operations Management A (MP2721): This module develops skills and knowledge needed to participate in an operations management team.
• Optional Modules:
• Professional Communication Skills (EFC011): This module enhances communication skills within the chosen subject and expands vocabulary.
• Design Studies for Engineers (ERC016): This module provides a range of design knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to engineering studies.
• Analytical Studies for Engineers (ERC017): This module equips students with basic analytical skills and knowledge needed for the course.
• Fundamentals of Engineering Practice (ERC018): This module provides fundamental principles, practical skills, and hands-on experience relevant to the course.

Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Motor Sports Systems (MP3592): This module develops skills associated with the design of motorsports systems, experience engineering methods, and perform a design audit.
• Advanced Computer Aided Design (MP3604): This module introduces Computer Aided Design (CAD) concerning the design process, covering shape modelling, 3D modelling functions, and parametric programming.
• Project (MP3999): This module allows students to complete their final year project relevant to the course within their chosen topic.
• Optional Modules:

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Traditional examinations
• Formal reports
• Interviews
• Presentations
• Commentaries on portfolios

Teaching:

The program employs a blended approach to teaching, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practical sessions
• Independent study
The program benefits from the expertise of staff who have successful careers in motorsport, aerospace, automotive, and rail industries.

Careers:

Graduates from this program are highly sought after by employers in various industries, including:

• Motorsport
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Ministry of Defence
• Research and development
Graduates have secured positions at companies such as:
• Mercedes AMG Motorsport
• Williams F1
• Force India F1
• Tom Tunstall Racing
• M-Sport
• Ginetta
• Century Motorsport
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Bentley Motors
• Airbus
• BAE Systems
• Babcock
• Tata Technologies
• Helical Technologies
• MI Technology
• United Utilities

Other:

• The program offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between the second and third year.
• Students are encouraged to join the Motorsports Club, where they can participate in activities like racing Formula Ford race cars and working on an Eco-marathon car.
• The program utilizes state-of-the-art facilities, including:
• Motorsports Workshop
• CNC Manufacturing Workshop
• Advanced Composites Workshop
• Composites Wet Layup Workshop
• Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
• Engine Build and Dynamometer Workshops
• Fabrication Workshop
• Fluid and Thermodynamics Laboratory
• Wind Tunnel Laboratory
• Industry Projects Room
• Innovation Projects Workshop
• The program emphasizes industrially relevant subjects that can be applied in real-world engineering roles.
• The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).

Fees and funding

2024/25

UK

• First year: £9,250 for the first year
• Full-time: £9,250 per year

International

• First year: £16,400 for the first year
• Full-time: £16,500 per year