Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
excluding Functional Skills in an appropriate discipline
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About this course
Taught over two-years, this Foundation Degree provides students looking to progress their careers in the automotive and motorsport industries with all the expertise and knowledge necessary to transition successfully into highly skilled and well-paid employment both locally and nationally.
What's more, B&FC benefits from coveted STEM-assured status, a superbly equipped £10.5 million Advanced Technology Centre and strong employer relationships that support work-based learning.
The support we offer is second to none and if you’re returning to education after some time you needn’t worry – our dedicated higher education learning mentors will support you with every aspect of your learning journey.
Successful students have the option of ‘topping up’ this qualification to a full BEng (Honours) Degree with either a one-year full-time, or two-year part-time, programme of additional study.
Both qualifications are delivered here in Blackpool and awarded by Lancaster University (ranked in the UK’s top 15 institutions by The Complete University Guide).
A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff Points (excluding Functional Skills) from an appropriate discipline:
Motor Vehicle Level 3 Extended Diploma
Motorsport Level 3 Extended Diploma
Vehicle Body/Paint Level 3 Extended Diploma
Other engineering-related Level 3 Extended Diploma
A-level qualifications (including engineering or science-based disciplines).
Modules
Modules at level 4
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Major Project EA5MD051 40 No
Advanced Engineering Principles EA5MD052 20 No
Hybrid Powertrain Design EA5MD053 20 No
Vehicle Dynamics and Data Logging EA5MD054 20 No
Work Based Learning EA5MD057 20 No
Engineering Principles EA4MD045 20 No
Modules at level 5
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Computer Aided Engineering and Design EA4MD049 20 No
Vehicle Aerodynamics and Computational EA4MD050 20 No
Combustion Engine Development EA4MD051 20 No
Engineering Practical Applications EA4MD052 20 No
Introduction to Academic Study EA4MD053 20 No
Assessment methods
Assessment Method Level 4 Level 5
Coursework 84% 66%
Exam 10% 10%
Practical 6% 24%
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