Motorsport Engineering

UCAS code: H340

Here's what Coventry University says about its Motorsport Engineering course.

Ignite your passion for motorsport. Our course blends cutting-edge design, hands-on projects and industry challenges to propel your future in the exhilarating world of high-performance racing.

Motorsport engineers are involved in every aspect of vehicle design, manufacture and testing. This course is designed to give you a grounding in these areas and other facets of automotive engineering, supported by a strong foundation in core engineering principles.

• **Industry-aligned learning:?**live projects, Formula Student and collaborations with motorsport teams develop practical expertise in aerodynamics, materials and vehicle systems.

• Design to manufacturing and beyond: ideal for aspiring motorsport engineers seeking hands-on experience in high-performance vehicle design, testing and innovation.

• Career versatility:?combines motorsport specialisation with mechanical engineering fundamentals, opening doors to automotive, R&D and performance engineering roles.

Why you should study this course

• Industry-ready skills through live projects

Gain hands-on experience with real-world motorsport challenges, including the?IMechE Formula Student competition, where you’ll design, build and test a race car under professional constraints. Competing against university teams from the UK and internationally.

• Race Ready facilities and software

Train in our Mercedes-AMG wind tunnel, 6DoF driving simulator, engine/chassis dynamometers, VR Power Wall, Rapid Prototyping facility and composites labs to build and test vehicles mirroring professional motorsport engineers.

• MEng (Master of Engineering) Advanced Pathway

You can join the MEng in two ways:

• Direct entry – apply straight onto the MEng if you meet the higher entry requirements.

• Transfer during your studies – if you start on the BEng and achieve strong results, you may be able to transfer onto the MEng later in your course.

This flexibility means you could progress to the full master’s level qualification (subject to meeting progression requirements).

• Optional industrial placements and global experiences

Boost employability with a?year in industry?or study abroad, supported by our award-winning placements team. Past students have worked with race teams and automotive firms. Strong industry links boost placement and graduate opportunities.

• Networking and industry exposure

Attend?guest lectures (subject to availability), field trips (previous trips include Ford F150 factory, Professional Motorsport World Expo) and events like?Autosport International. Free memberships to?IMechE and WES?included.

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This course has a common first year

In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

Year One Modules Mechanical Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles

Year Two Modules Solid Mechanics and Dynamics Thermofluids Analysis Design, Sustainability and Manufacturing Motorsport Vehicle Systems

Sandwich Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Final Year Modules Further Motorsport Vehicle Systems Motorsport Group Project and Dissertation Further Motorsport Vehicle Systems Motorsport Group Project and Dissertation

Optional Modules Choose one from the following three options: Vehicle Structures and Refinement (Analysis Pathway) Race Engineering and Performance Simulation (Race Engineering Pathway) Motorsport Systems Engineering (Motorsport Systems pathway)

Integrated Masters Your additional year aims to provide a greater breadth of knowledge. Based on the choice in your previous year of study, you will study one of three pathways to provide a defined specialisation.

Modules Advanced Motorsport Vehicle Systems (compulsory for all pathways Motorsport Group Project Innovation (compulsory for all pathways Advanced Vehicle Structures and Refinement (Analysis Pathway) Advanced Race Engineering and Performance Simulation (Race Engineering pathway) Advanced Motorsport Systems Engineering (Motorsport Systems pathway)

Availability of optional modules may vary depending on student demand.

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include for example, coursework, tests, essays, formal examinations, practical or project work, group work and presentations, posters.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.