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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Motorsports Engineering
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Motorsports Engineering course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 UCAS points including A2 Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Motorsports Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | D |
| Product Design | B |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H334
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Motorsports Engineering course.
Course overview
Get set for a thrilling career working on some of the most technically-advanced vehicles in the world, at the highest level in motorsports and engineering, with our MEng in Motorsports Engineering.
You’ll develop skills in design and development processes through a combination of year-long modules, masterclasses, and short courses; and build a race car.
Engineering science, including engineering analysis, mechanics, and fluid dynamics, underpin much of the design and manufacturing activities on the course.
Our MEng course extends the BEng course, deepening and embedding your investigative and design skills through additional group and individual projects.
This course is absolutely focused on delivering top flight racing and engineering professionals. Plus, you’ll benefit from our new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC).
Why study with us
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This course is absolutely focused on delivering top flight motorsport engineering professionals, with a proven track record of employment including Formula 1 and other single seater categories, to sportscars (i.e. LMP/LMH), GT and Touring Cars.
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Through projects, you’ll gain real engineering experiences, and skills like presenting, time and project management.
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You’ll travel to internationally renowned events, including Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon, building up great contacts.
What you’ll do
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You’ll work on personal and team projects to understand the design-development-manufacture cycle and the strategies associated with developing vehicles and products.
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You'll get to work in our dedicated workshop catering for Formula Student, Formula Ford race cars, eco-marathon cars, and a race car simulator.
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You’ll travel to internationally renowned events, including Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon, building up great contacts. People from industry, current and former students will also get to see your work when you present it at our Engineering Expo event.
Accreditations
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This MEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.
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This MEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council.
Future careers
There is huge demand for engineering graduates, and a MEng in Motorsports Engineering gives you lots of options. If you complete a placement you’ll be even more employable.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering and Computing
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including industrial placement
Subjects
• Motorsport engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire student reviews
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
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University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
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 Lancashire students who took the Motorsports Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
79%
med
Teaching on my course
79%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
43%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
57%
low
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
69%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
64%
med
Organisation and management
64%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
63%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
med
Student voice
52%
low
Student voice
52%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
31%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
66%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
60%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Motorsports Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Motorsports Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£38.5k
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 Motorsports 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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University of Lancashire open days
If you’re looking to start university, you’ll know that the best way to find out what it’s really like is to visit in person.
The University of Lancashire is holding open days on –
Undergraduate
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Saturday 20 June, 9am-3pm
Preston – Sunday 16 August, 9am-3pm
Postgraduate
Preston – Wednesday 18 March, 4-7pm
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Wednesday 3 June, 4-7pm
Source: University of Lancashire
