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Bachelor of Engineering - BEng

Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus) course at Oxford Brookes University.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H339

Here's what Oxford Brookes University says about its Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus) course.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

This is a one-year course, taught at either Brooklands College, or Wiltshire College & University Centre, enabling a student from a foundation degree to obtain a BEng (Hons) in Motorsport Engineering.

A distinguishing feature of this course is its practical and applied motorsport emphasis, which it derives from industries local to the University and the expertise of the staff. Graduates of the course should be able to work effectively in industry as part of design, development or research teams with the skills necessary to turn concepts into drawings and through to the manufacturing and assembly processes.

Source: Oxford Brookes University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering - BEng

Department

Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Location

Wiltshire College and University Centre | Trowbridge

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Motorsport engineering

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Oxford Brookes University reviews

(3.5)
Based on 69 reviews from Oxford Brookes University's students and alumni
5 star
17%
4 star
28%
3 star
47%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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1st year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

Support was more than I expected from teachers to tutors to helpers to the student nurse and also from elder students. Their my were always ready to help and students knew where to go and who to ask questions from.

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

There are a range of facilities such as computers, books and practical equipments.

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

My course is exactly as described on the universities website. Itu2019s brilliant for anyone interested in science particularly biology like me and all the parts of the human body and their function within the immune system. The practicals are vey fun and interesting and the tutors answer student qu...

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

I believe my university is very good, since itu2019s welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds itu2019s within an ideal location which is easily accessible. The library is very spacious and informative and I can easily study there for all my exams since I find studying alone to be more beneficial.

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

It’s a wonderful university to study with good student support and inclusive as well

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Oxford Brookes University students who took the Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Production and manufacturing engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

79%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

69%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

71%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

76%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

72%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

62%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

53%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

74%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

60%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

76%

med

How well organised is your course?

60%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

80%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

69%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

53%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

60%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus) or another course from the same subject area.

Motorsport engineering
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female9%Male91%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students520
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
PhysicsB
Product DesignA
ChemistryB
Computer ScienceB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus) - or another course in the same subject area.

Production and manufacturing engineering

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

50%

Engineering professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Skilled trades occupations

5%

Information Technology Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus) - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£30.1k

First year after graduation

£36.1k

Third year after graduation

£44.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Motorsport Technology (Top-up) (Wiltshire College and University Centre - Castle Coombe Campus).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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