ObjectivesYou will have the opportunity to design, build and race single-seater race car in the UK Formula Student Competition and can get involved from your first year onwards, if you wish; Your studies will reflect the latest thinking in the industry as the School is supported by a Motor Industry Advisory Panel which includes representatives from many well-known automotive companies; Nearly every Formula One racing team has one of our graduates working in their design team, so your degree will open doors for you.
Entry requirementsThe university requires you to have at least 2 A Levels (or equivalent) to begin an Honours Undergraduate Degree Programme or at least one for a Foundation Degree. The entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are given generally in UCAS Tariff Points.
Academic titleBEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport
Course descriptionBEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport
Year 1
-Analytical Techniques 1
-Automotive Technology and Business
-Career Skills Development
-Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics
-Introduction to Design
-Introduction to Manufacturing Technology
-Materials and Electrical Science
-Mechanical Science
Year 2
-Analytical Techniques 2
-Computer-Aided Engineering and Structural Mechanics
-Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control Systems
-Materials and Structural Mechanics
-Project Management and Product Development
-Thermofluid Mechanics
-Vehicle Design & Aerodynamics
Year 3
-Aerodynamics and Engine Design for Motorsport
-Individual Major Project
-Industrial Placement
-Mechanics and Properties of Materials
-Motorsport Engineering
-Vehicle Engineering Design
-Vehicle Structure Analysis and Manufacture
-Vibration, Noise & Vehicle Dynamics