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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Motorsport Engineering
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Motorsport Engineering course at University of Derby.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
At Least a grade B in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualifications)
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,900 per year |
| International | £16,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H336
Here's what University of Derby says about its Motorsport Engineering course.
This accredited BEng in Motorsport Engineering will give you the confidence and skills you need to progress into the international world of motorsport. Set yourself apart as an innovative and resourceful motorsport engineer - ready to work with top teams or high-profile manufacturers.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:
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ACCREDITATION: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). On completion, you will have met the full requirements to register as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and part of the requirements to register as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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FACILITIES: Our state-of-the-art facilities include a dedicated workshop space with a vast range of vehicles and systems. Our computer labs host technical software widely used in the industry for design, modelling and simulation.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Take part in extra-curricular activity such as getting involved in track testing our RADICAL SR1, or joining Team Derby Motorsport who compete in the international competition Formula Student.
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FLEXIBILITY: 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.
WHAT YOU'LL COVER: You'll gain an essential foundation of engineering in your first year before going on to study more specialist modules in your second and third year. Practical experience in the workshop alongside technical and digital skills in our computer labs will ensure you gain complete knowledge and skills needed for a career in the industry.
HOW YOU'LL LEARN: Lectures combined with tutorials and hands-on experience in our workshop and computer labs will aid your learning. Taking an optional placement year will strengthen your CV and help you to build contacts in the industry.
YOUR CAREER: Thanks to the practical experience they amass on this degree, our Motorsport Engineering graduates have gone on to find employment with companies like Cosworth, Zytec and EPM Technologies. Some have raced all over the world with teams in F1, GP2 and FIA-GT, and others have worked with a variety of national teams.
STUDY OPTIONS: This course is also available with a Foundation Year option. You can take a placement year between years two and three.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Department of Engineering
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Motorsport engineering
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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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 University of Derby students who took the Motorsport Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
64%
low
Teaching on my course
64%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
65%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
69%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
54%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
58%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
high
Academic support
73%
low
Academic support
73%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
65%
low
Organisation and management
33%
low
Organisation and management
33%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
38%
low
How well organised is your course?
27%
low
Learning resources
74%
low
Learning resources
74%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
54%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
54%
low
Student voice
54%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
65%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
50%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Motorsport Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Product Design | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Motorsport Engineering at University of Derby.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Motorsport Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.9k
First year after graduation
£35k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
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 Engineering.
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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