Motorsport Engineering
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Set yourself apart as an innovative and resourceful motorsport engineer - ready to work with top teams or high-profile manufacturers • Not sure on the type of engineering you want to study? Spend the first year covering all aspects of engineering and gain the multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that employers are looking for • In year two, you have the option to switch your degree to either BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or continue studying on BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering • Hone your skills in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated workshop space and our computer labs • Study a wide range of vehicles and systems • Take part in challenging extra-curricular activities such as Formula Student and Radical SR1 Cup Championship
Key highlights
- Common first year covering all aspects of engineering
- Option to switch to electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering in year two
- Dedicated workshop space and computer labs for hands-on practice
- Study a wide range of vehicles and systems
- Extra-curricular Formula Student and Radical SR1 Cup Championship opportunities
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB (At Least a grade B in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualifications)) T Level: Merit.
- A-level: BBB — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB (At Least a grade B in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualifications)) T Level: Merit.
- T-level: Merit — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB (At Least a grade B in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualifications)) T Level: Merit.
- BTEC: DDM — T Levels in either: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control BTEC: DDM.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Motorsport engineer
- Race engineer
- Vehicle dynamics engineer
- Automotive design engineer
- Powertrain engineer
- Data acquisition engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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