Why you should study this course
- Regular free to attend lectures delivered by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) (subject to availability)
- Current close links with potential employers in the performance engineering industry, including Red Bull Racing, the Auto-Cycle Union, Lotus Cars, Penske Racing and Triumph Motorcycles
- Study in our modern Engineering and Computing building, which features two Cruden F1 6DoF simulators, a 20% scale Mercedes AMG designed wind tunnel and a full CNC manufacturing centre.
- Opportunity to participate in field trips which have previously included observing crash tests at the GM Milford site and a tour of the Ford F150 factory in Detroit, USA and a visit to the Professional Motorsport World Expo in Cologne, Germany, which has included a visit to the Toyota Motorsport Group facility*
- On and off site access to commercial engineering software, such as 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Multibody Systems for design and simulation, as well as training in industry standard Catia, HyperWorks, STAR-CCM+, SIMPACK software
- Access to extensive cutting-edge facilities in our High Performance Engineering Centre, which houses a 20% scale model wind tunnel (designed and built by the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team), composites lab, metrology lab, flow lab, AVL engine test cell, automotive workshop, fatigue and tensile testing (Instron), a full size Harrier Jet, three further simulators, civil engineering specialist testing equipment, a range of CNC machinery and a laser workshop
- Free student membership of the IMechE
- Free student membership of WES, the Women’s Engineering Society which is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity society open to all regardless of gender identity.
What you'll study
Year one
In the first year, you will have the opportunity to study subjects that have been designed to broaden your perspective and understanding of the underlying engineering principles to bring you to a level where the detailed work in motorsport can be studied.
Modules
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Manufacturing Technology and Materials - 20 credits
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Mechanical Science - 20 credits
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Design - 20 credits
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Engineering Mathematics 1 - 20 credits
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Engineering Application - 20 credits
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Electrical Machines - 10 credits
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Add+vantage module - 10 credits
Year two
This year aims to further your analytical skills and knowledge of the fundamental scientific and managerial concepts of engineering required to carry out a comprehensive range of mechanically related tasks, in areas such as stress, temperature, kinematics and dynamics.
Modules
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Vehicle Systems and Development - 20 credits
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Solid Mechanics and Dynamics - 20 credits
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Thermofluid Mechanics - 20 credits
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Analytical Modelling - 20 credits
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Engineering Management - 10 credits
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Design and Sustainability - 20 credits
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Add+vantage module - 10 credits
Placement year
Following your second year, you will have an option to apply for a one-year professional work placement or study abroad in a partner institution.
If you wish to undertake the optional study abroad/placement year, you will take either the Placement Year module or the Study Abroad Year module which both typically run for a full academic year between years 2 and 3 of your course. You are normally able to progress onto the relevant module if you have successfully completed the first two years of the course (i.e. having accumulated 240 credits) and have a confirmed opportunity two weeks prior to the start of the academic year. However, we encourage international students to confirm their placements earlier to ensure they are able to meet any applicable visa requirements.
Students opting for either the work placement or study abroad module will be registered on a non-credit bearing module. Whilst the modules do not bear credits, they do require completion of marked activities reflecting on your placement/study abroad or work placement experience. Following successful completion of the activities, the module selected will appear on your final academic transcript. Students will thus graduate with 360 credits in total, assuming successful completion of their final year.
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Professional Placement
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Study Abroad
Final year
In your final year you will have the opportunity work on your professionalism and employability for preparation upon graduation, as well as participate in individual and group projects. Individual projects can be selected according to your personal interests or future aspirations. Group projects will be based around the Formula Student engineering competition.
Modules
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Professional Development and Project Planning - 10 credits
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Motorsport Planning and Development Engineering - 10 credits
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Finite Element Analysis - 10 credits
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Motorsport Aerodynamics and Vehicle Dynamics - 20 credits
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Add+vantage module - 10 credits
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Individual Project (BEng only) - 20 credits
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Motorsport Product Innovation (BEng only) - 20 credits
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Motorsport Powertrain (BEng only) - 20 credits
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Individual Project Dissertation (MEng only) - 20 credits
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Further Motorsport Product Innovation (MEng only) - 20 credits
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Further Motorsport Powertrain (MEng only) - 20 credits
