Coventry University

BEng Motorsport Engineering

Coventry University

Course overview

The BEng Motorsport Engineering at Coventry University helps you learn the skills you need to work as a motorsport engineer. You will study important topics in mechanical engineering and performance engineering.

You will learn how racing and high-performance vehicles are designed, built, and tested. The course also includes practical work such as design, testing, and problem-solving activities to help you understand how things work in the real world.

In your first year, you'll study alongside students from similar engineering courses, giving you a solid foundation before moving into more specialised motorsport modules in later years. You'll learn from staff with real-world experience in companies such as JLR, BMW, and AEG, and gain insight into current trends and technologies through the university's industry links.

Studying BEng Motorsport Engineering at Coventry University gives you the chance to apply your learning to real-world challenges and develop practical skills that prepare you for a career in this fast-moving industry.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • To qualify for this course, applicants should have at least UCAS tariff points of 120. This can be achieved through qualifications such as A Levels (BBB), BTEC (DDM), Access to HE Diploma (30 credits), and International Baccalaureate (24 points). 

English Proficiency:

  • International students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English through tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, and others. 

Scholarships

  • 25% Alumni Discount

    Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.

  • Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    £1,500 or £3,000 per year

  • Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship

    Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng in Motorsport Engineering from Coventry University are qualified for employment in roles including: 

  • Race Engineer
  • Aerodynamics Surface Engineer 
  • Test and Development Engineer
  • Automotive Design Engineer 
  • Engine Build Technician 
  • Design Engineer 

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study the BEng in Motorsport Engineering at Coventry University is £19,850. Please note that this fee is provisional and, therefore, subject to change.

Admission

To apply for this course, you can go through UCAS, apply directly using the online application portal or through an agent like AHZ. For more information about this process, you can consult any of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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