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Motorsport Technology
BEng (Hons)
Key facts
UCAS code
H331
Start dates
September 2021 / September 2022
Location
Course length
Full time: 3 years, 4 years sandwich
Part time: up to 8 years
Accreditation(s)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. This course is also accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
UCAS Tariff Points
112
Overview
Our Motorsport Technology course develops you into a skilled Incorporated Engineer. And you'll learn how to turn ideas into well prepared design proposals.
We base our course around the design, build production and marketing of a model Stirling Engine. 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.
You’ll have access to specialist facilities such as;
- a four-post rig
- damper dyno
- high speed instrumented engine test cells.
Our work placement programme has been commended by professional bodies as a model of excellence. And our students have an excellent record of gaining employment with their placement company after graduation. Other graduates have found work in the UK autosport industry in;
- rallying
- F1
- Indycar
- touring car racing.
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How to apply
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
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
Preferred subjects include: Science, and/or Design Technology, and/or Mathematics.
We welcome applications from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
GCSE: Maths grade 5/B minimum and English Language grade 4/C minimum
Please also see the University's general entry 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. Find out more about English language requirements.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry with credit for prior learning. Each application is individually assessed by our credit entry tutors.
If you would like more information about whether or not you may be eligible for the award of credit, for example from an HND, partly-completed degree or foundation degree, please contact our Admissions team.
We operate the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Application process
Full time Home / EU applicants
Apply through UCASPart time Home / EU applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityInternational applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityFull time applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
Please see the fees note
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
2020 / 21
Home/EU full time
£9,250
Home/EU part time
£1,155 per single module
Home/EU sandwich (placement)
£1,380
International full time
£14,800
International sandwich (placement)
£4,000
2021 / 22
Home (UK) full time
£9,250 (subject to confirmation, November 2020)
Home (UK) part time
£1,155 per single module (subject to confirmation, Nov 20)
International / EU full time
£15,200
Please note tuition fees for Home/EU students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning home and EU students at the maximum permitted level.
Financial support and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see our Fees and funding pages.
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course, if any, are detailed below.
As part of the course, first-year engineering students spend time in laboratories, for which protective equipment is mandatory. This typically costs £20-£25, although you are able to use you own protective equipment, if suitable.
You will be encouraged to work in industry for one year between the second and final years of the course. You will need to cover the transport and living costs.
Learning and assessment
On this course you will;
- learn the key aspects of motorsport technologies.
- study all aspects of racing and road car design
- learn how to turn your ideas into well-prepared design proposals.
Topics include;
- CAD/CAM
- stress and dynamic analysis
- thermo-fluids
- business and management.
You can also join our Formula Student team. This involves designing, building, testing and racing a single-seater racing car. 50 universities compete annually and our students won the best UK team in 2018.
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Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from that shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
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
Assessment methods used on this course
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.
- Written exams
- Coursework
- Practical exams
Year 1
- Written exams - 51%
- Coursework - 49%
- Practical exams - 0%
Year 2
- Written exams - 30%
- Coursework - 62%
- Practical exams - 8%
Year 3 (optional placement year)
- Written exams - 0%
- Coursework - 100%
- Practical exams - 0%
Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)
- Written exams - 34%
- Coursework - 66%
- Practical exams - 0%
Assessment method percentages are indicative. There may be slight year-on-year variations.
Study Abroad
You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year. Although we will help as much as we can with your plans, ultimately you are responsible for organising and funding this study abroad.
After you graduate
Career prospects
The UK motor industry employs thousands of graduates each year and has a highly successful autosports sector. Whether it's a rallying, F1, Indycar or touring car race, the chances are that a British car will be the winner. All F1 teams have employed Brookes graduates in the last three years.
On the other hand, your aspirations may lead you to design the next new Mini or the latest executive saloon with an international pedigree. These are the career paths to which our undergraduates aspire, and Motorsport Technology provides the right balance of education and practical experience to equip you for this exciting profession.
Our Staff
Miguel Fernandes Ferreira
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For more information, please visit our Changes to programmes page.