Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Motorsport Technology
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,750 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
You become an accomplished incorporated engineer after doing our Motorsport Technology course.
Additionally, you'll discover how to refine ideas into polished design concepts. The design, construction, production, and marketing of a model Stirling Engine serve as the foundation for our course.
Our teaching staff have active research interests and you’ll study exciting topics such as:
- motorsport technologies
- computer-aided design
- racing and road vehicle design
- aerodynamics
- chassis
- powertrain
- suspension
- tyre dynamics
- lap time simulation
- CAD/CAM
- business and management
- racing engine design
Professional organisations have praised our work placement program as a model of excellence. Additionally, our graduates have a strong track record of landing jobs with the placement organization. Other graduates have found work in the UK autosport industry in rallying, F1, Indycar, touring car racing.
The UK motor industry hires thousands of graduates annually and has a successful autosports sector. Whatever the race, a British vehicle is certain to win. Three years ago, all F1 teams hired Brookes grads. Your objectives may be to develop the next Mini or an international executive saloon. Motorsport Technology delivers the ideal blend of education and practical experience to prepare you for these careers.
Program structure
Year 1
- Engineering Design & Practice I (30 credits)
- IEng Mathematics and Modelling (30 credits)
- Introduction to Materials (15 credits)
- Basic Dynamics (15 credits)
- Basic Thermodynamics (15 credits)
- Basic Stress Analysis (15 credits)
Optional modules
- Introduction To Thermo Fluids (15 credits)
Year 2
- Design & Practice II (30 credits)
- Stress & Dynamics Loading (30 credits)
- Control Technology (15 credits)
- Materials Engineering (15 credits)
- Thermal Systems (15 credits)
- Electronics systems (15 credits)
Optional Modules
- Independent Study in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport Engineering (15 credits)
- Professional Placement (5 credits)
Year 3
- Optional Work Placement Year
Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)
- Engineering Project (30 credits)
- Management Ethics, Energy & Sustainability (30 credits)
- Advanced Automotive Electronics (15 credits)
- Vehicle Dynamics (15 credits)
- Motorsport Engineering Technology (15 credits)
- Motorsport Vehicle Performance (15 credits)
Optional modules
- CAD/CAM
- Independent Study Engineering (15 credits)
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,750 GBP per year
- Placement - 1,600 GBP
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
English language requirements
- IELTS level 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
Specific entry requirements
- GCSE: Maths grade 5/B minimum; English Language grade 4/C minimum normally required
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).