Program Overview

Motorsports Engineering (with Foundation Year), MEng (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 5 years

UCAS Code

• B867

Delivery

• In-person

Placement option

• Get set for a career working on some of the most technically-advanced vehicles in the world, at the highest level in motorsports and engineering, with our Motorsports Engineering Foundation Year degree.

Why study with us

• Engineering at the University is ranked in the UK's top 20 (Complete University Guide 2020).
• Through projects, you’ll gain real engineering experiences, and skills like presenting, time and project management.
• You’ll travel to internationally renowned events, including Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon, building-up great contacts.

What you'll do

• You’ll work on personal and team projects to understand the design-development-manufacture cycle and the strategies associated with developing vehicles and products.
• There’s a dedicated workshop catering for Formula Student, Formula Ford race cars, eco-marathon cars, and a race car simulator.
• People from industry, current and former students will get to see your work when you present it at our Engineering Expo event.

Modules

Foundation year

Compulsory modules

• Study Skills and Information Technology
• Fundamental Tools for Engineers
• Design Studies for Engineers
• Analytical Studies for Engineers
• Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
• Foundation Mathematics

Related courses

• Motorsports Engineering, MEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year), BEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year), MEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering, MEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-up), BEng (Hons)
• Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines (Top-up), BEng (Hons)
• Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
• Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines, BEng (Hons)
• Motorsports Engineering (with Foundation Year), BEng (Hons)
• Motorsports Engineering, BEng (Hons)
• Professional Engineering (Manufacturing), BEng (Hons)
• Professional Engineering (Product Design), BEng (Hons)

Gain real work experience through industrial placements

• You will have the opportunity to take a one-year industrial placement during your studies to increase your employability. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

• During your studies with us you’ll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

Accreditations

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)

Future careers

• There is huge demand for engineering graduates, and a MEng in Motorsports Engineering gives you lots of options. If you complete a placement, you’ll be even more employable.
• As well as going into motorsport, you could work in in aerospace, the automotive industry, the Ministry of Defence and in research development.
• Graduates from this course are currently working at companies like Mercedes AMG Motorsport, Williams F1, Force India F1, Tom Tunstall Racing, M-Sport, Ginetta, and Century Motorsport.

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• Pass Access Course: 64 points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects.
• T Level: P (D or E)
• IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and funding

• UK: £9,535 for the first year
• International: £17,250 for the first year

Additional costs

• As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

• We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

Learning and assessment

• Course delivery is via a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study, that latter is an important part of your degree.
• The student workshop provides a centre for those seeking careers in the design and development of products. There is a race facility where cars are prepared for race activities.
• The composites workshop is used for a variety of activities from research on resin infusion to the development of F3 hovercraft.
• Formula Student develops a strong understanding of the design and development of the vehicles and the nature of team members. Masterclasses and formal meetings are used together with the facilities in the workshops.
• CAD facilities include SolidWorks, FLUENT (CFD), COSMOS, Nastran and Ricardo WAVE and many other software packages. The dynamometer is used for engine mapping and development.
• The racing, the motor sports club and our 'open door' policy mean that staff are very approachable. They’re happy to advise on assessment, which includes traditional examinations, formal reports, interviews, presentations and commentaries on portfolios.
• You’ll be encouraged to join our Motorsports Club, where you will race Formula Ford race cars and work on an eco-marathon car.
• You’ll also be learning from staff who’ve had successful careers in motorsport, aerospace, automotive and rail industries.
• This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry, between your second and third year. If you’re interested, we’ll help you find and prepare for a placement. Placements are a great way to consolidate your first two years of learning, gain experience, and radically enhance your employability.