Motorsports Engineering (Foundation Entry)
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: B767 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
64 UCAS points at A2
64 UCAS points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points
T Level
P (D or E)
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About this course
**Course overview**
- Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to enter directly onto their chosen Honours degree programme. Get ready for a thrilling career working on some of the most technically advanced vehicles in the world… This course gives you the hands-on experience you need to progress to the highest levels in the motor sports and engineering industry. The design and build of a Formula Student race-car is a key part of the curriculum - you’ll work as part of a student-led group competing in an international competition at Silverstone, renowned as a testing ground for the next generation of world-class engineers. You’ll be encouraged to join our Motorsports Club, where you’ll work on Formula Ford race car - this course is absolutely focused on delivering top flight racing and engineering professionals.
- This course offers an optional 48 week sandwich placement in industry. The benefit of the experience is evident in improved performance in the final year and when competing for graduate jobs. Extra-curricular activities include a motor sports club and a professionally run Formula Ford race team.
- We care about your employability, and from the first year we will work to ensure that when you graduate you are attractive to employers. This is done to some extent within the curriculum, but participation in our extra-curricular activities (such as UCLan Racing and Motor Sports Club) is highly recommended.
**Why study with us**
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Motorsports Engineering (Foundation Entry) is ranked 1st in the North West with 83% of students satisfied with the quality of teaching (Guardian University Guide 2021).
- Through projects, you’ll gain real engineering experiences, and skills like presenting, time and project management.
- You’ll travel to internationally renowned events, including Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon, building-up great contacts.
**What you will do**
- You’ll work on personal and team projects to understand the design-development-manufacture cycle and the strategies associated with developing vehicles and products.
- There’s a dedicated workshop catering for Formula Student, Formula Ford race cars, eco-marathon cars, and a race car simulator.
- People from industry, current and former students will get to see your work when you present it at our Engineering Expo event.
Modules
Year 1: 1 Study Skills, Basic Mathematics, ICT, Practical Skills, Design Studies, Analytical Studies.
Year 2: Compulsory modules: Racecar Anatomy, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design, Engineering Science.
Year 3: Compulsory modules; Motor Sports Mechanics, Operations Management, Thermofluids, Engineering Design and Manufacture. Optional modules; Further Engineering Mathematics and Simulation, CAD and Simulation.
Year 4: Compulsory modules; Motor Sports Systems, Advanced CAD, Motor Sports Design, Motor Sports Development, Project.
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