Motorsport Engineering - BSc(Hons) - Course Information - Undergraduate Students

Motorsport Engineering BSc(Hons)

Facts about this course

Year of entry	2010
Type	BSc(Hons)
Modules	Module Listing
UCAS	H337 3 years full-time H338 4 years sandwich H308 4/5 years full-time including foundation year

About this course

Why choose this course?

Motorsport engineering is an exciting branch of automotive engineering, and this course has been developed to meet the specific demands of the motorsport industry. If you are interested in high-performance engineering related to the automotive or motorsport fields, this course will give you a thorough understanding of the underpinning technologies and innovations.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and satisfies the academic requirements for incorporated engineer (IEng) status.

What will you study?

The curriculum offers a combination of traditional lectures and practical laboratory sessions, complemented by modules that aim to develop your communication, self-management, teamwork and leadership skills. Early stages introduce general engineering concepts, such as structural mechanics, materials, applied science and engineering mathematics. You then explore specialist motorsport subjects such as the design of engine, chassis, suspension and braking systems and aerodynamics.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.