Program Overview

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Motorsport Technology

BEng (Hons)

Overview

Master today’s motorsport technology and fast track your way to becoming an incorporated engineer. Our Motorsport Technology degree covers everything from racing and road vehicle design to lap time simulation.

We combine practical experience with theory, and work with the local and global motorsport industry to shape your course. You’ll have full access to our automotive labs, which serve as both your research and teaching spaces.

Some of your teachers are current and former Formula One professionals, and experts in topics such as risk and reliability. You’ll find their knowledge and experience invaluable during your course - and in your search for a job once you graduate.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

• Community spirit
• Make your CV shine
• Gain industry knowledge
• Brand new facilities
• Discover job prospects
• Learn a language
• Study abroad
• Accreditation(s)

Course details

Course structure

In Year 1 , you’ll collaborate with other engineering students on the Stirling Engine design project. Together, you’ll draw the parts, learn the physics and work out the thermodynamics and dynamics, and analyse stress. Then you’ll instrument, market and sell your product in a global digital marketplace.

During Year 2 , you’ll study subjects including Control Technology, Materials Engineering and Electronics Systems. You’ll learn key aspects of motorsport technology, racing, and car design. And you’ll discover how to turn your ideas into designs.

You’ll have the chance to go on a paid work placement before starting your third year. Here, you’ll pick up great industry experience that you can apply to your projects in year three. And this will make your CV look competitive. Our students have completed placements at companies such as Alpine, Mercedes, and Williams Advanced Engineering.

Learning and teaching

Our teaching methods include seminars and lectures. You’ll have practical work in:

• laboratories
• computer labs
• workshops.

We emphasise the importance of information technology in modern engineering practice. Almost all our teaching is based on computers.

Assessment

All your Year 1 modules involve continuous assessment.

In Years 2 and 3 we assess you through written examinations. But we assess some modules through coursework only.

Study modules

Teaching for this course takes place face to face and you can expect around 12 hours of contact time per week. In addition to this, you should also anticipate a workload of 1,200 hours per year. Teaching usually takes place Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 6.00pm.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• IEng Mathematics and Modelling (30 credits)
• Engineering Design & Practice I (30 credits)
• Basic Electrical Engineering (15 credits)
• Basic Dynamics (15 credits)
• Basic Stress Analysis (15 credits)
• Basic Thermodynamics (15 credits)

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Design and Practice II (double) (30 credits)
• Materials Engineering (15 credits)
• Electronics and Control Engineering 1 (30 credits)
• Engineering Dynamics (15 credits)
• Thermal Systems (15 credits)
• Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
• Stress Analysis (15 credits)

Year 3 (optional placement year)

Optional modules

• Optional Work Placement Year (compulsory for sandwich year students)

Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)

Compulsory modules

• Engineering Project (30 credits)
• Management Ethics, Energy and Sustainability (30 credits)
• Vehicle Dynamics (15 credits)
• Motorsport Engine Technology (15 credits)
• Electronics and Control Engineering 2 (15 credits)
• Motorsport Vehicle Performance (15 credits)

Careers

After finishing the work placement, many students find success in securing a job with the company they worked for. Graduates are now with businesses including Tuthill Porsche, plus many Formula One and Formula E teams.

You may consider taking on a similar course at postgraduate level. After finishing this BEng you could go on to complete an MSc course.

Entry requirements

Standard offer

• UCAS Tariff Points: 112
• A Level: BBC
• IB Points: 30
• BTEC: DMM

Contextual offer

• UCAS Tariff Points: 88
• A Level: CCD
• IB Points: 27
• BTEC: MMM

Further offer details

• We welcome applications from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
• GCSE: Maths grade 5/B minimum; English Language grade 4/C minimum normally required

English language requirements

• Please see the University's standard English language requirements.

English requirements for visas

• If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements.

Credit transfer

• Many of our courses consider applications for entry part-way through the course for students who have credit from previous learning or relevant professional experience.

Tuition fees

2025 / 26

• Home (UK) full time: £9,535
• Home (UK) part time: £1,190 per single module
• Home (UK) sandwich (placement): £1,700
• International full time: £17,750
• International sandwich (placement): £1,700

2026 / 27

• Home (UK) full time: £9,535*
• Home (UK) part time: £1,910 per single module*
• Home (UK) sandwich (placement): £1,905
• International full time: £18,250
• International sandwich (placement): £1,905

Funding your studies

• Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students
• Undergraduate maintenance loans for part-time UK students
• Undergraduate maintenance loans for full-time UK students
• Undergraduate tuition fee loans for UK students
• Oxford Brookes Bursary for New Students

Additional costs

• Personal protective equipment for engineering labs: £25-40
• Travel and associated costs if relevant when undertaking work placements: £30-700 per year
• It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required: From £30
• You may choose to purchase books to support your studies: £20-60 per book
• Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills): £94-265 per week
• Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs): £122-180 per week
• Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography: Typically £0-200
• Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes: From £10