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Motorsport and Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes

Oxford Brookes has a strong reputation in the fields of motorsport and mechanical engineering, with professionally accredited courses designed to meet industry needs. Students learn in modern, industry-standard facilities and benefit from Oxford’s location in the heart of the UK’s motorsport valley, close to leading Formula 1 teams and renowned industry leaders. Through hands-on projects such as Formula Student and Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR), graduates develop the skills, experience and confidence to excel in their future careers.

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Mechanical Engineering 

  • MSc
  • September 2026
  • Full time: 12 months, or part time: 24 months

On this accredited course, you’ll study specialist mechanical engineering subjects and work in advanced facilities, guided by expert tutors and visiting industry professionals. This degree opens up career opportunities in mechanical engineering, as well as other disciplines.

Motorsport Engineering

  • MSc
  • September 2026
  • Full time: 12 months, or part time: 24 months

By studying specialist motorsport modules, you’ll discover how to design, test and model motorsport vehicles. The course has strong Formula 1 and Formula E industry links and is accredited by IMechE and IET, preparing you for a career with global motorsport companies.

Automotive Engineering with Electric Vehicles

  • MSc
  • September 2026
  • Full time: 12 months, or part time: 24 months

This course prepares you for a career in automotive engineering through a blend of theory, hands-on training, industry engagement, and professional accreditation from IMechE and IET.

Electric Motorsport

  • MSc
  • September 2026
  • Full time: 12 months, or part time: 24 months

This master’s degree develops electrical engineering skills for electric motorsport, with hands-on projects and strong links to Formula 1, Formula E and endurance racing, preparing electrical engineers for careers in high-performance motorsport.

Racing Engine Systems

  • MSc
  • September 2026
  • Full time: 12 months, or part time: 24 months

This master’s degree opens up opportunities in advanced design roles with engine manufacturers and their supply chains. The course meets industry requirements and is the only one of its kind in the world.

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£2,000 International Student Scholarship - September 2026 entry

We know that moving to a new country can be a challenge, and we believe that early preparation is an important factor in student success. In order to encourage our students to be well prepared for their new life in the UK, we are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a specified deadline.

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Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR)

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) is an award-winning student motorsport team at Oxford Brookes University that designs, builds and competes with its own race cars in Formula Student, the world’s largest educational engineering motorsport competition.

Founded in 1999, OBR has developed and grown into one of Europe’s elite Formula Student teams, collecting seven UK Top Team awards, more than any other University. OBR has broken records, broken barriers, and fueled the engineers and leaders of the next generation, whilst consistently building an elite open-wheel racing car.

After a long and successful history of combustion entries in the Formula Student competition, OBR made the shift to electric for the 2021 season.

Students stood by a car