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1. What’s Motorsport Engineering?

2. What Motorsport Engineering degrees can you study?

3. What do you need to get onto a Motorsport Engineering degree?

4. What topics does a Motorsport Engineering degree cover?

5. How will you be assessed?

6. Why study Motorsport Engineering?

7. Are scholarships and bursaries available to students studying a Motorsport Engineering degree?

8. What do Motorsport Engineering graduates earn?

9. What jobs can you get as a Motorsport Engineering graduate?

10. What are the postgraduate opportunities?

11. Similar subjects to Motorsport Engineering

12. Have any questions?

What’s Motorsport Engineering?

Motorsport Engineering focuses on the design, development and production of performance vehicles. Think racing cars and motorbikes.

It incorporates elements of mechanical engineering and automotive engineering. Courses cover areas like materials science, aerodynamics, vehicle systems and data analysis.

When studying Motorsport Engineering, you’ll dig deep into specific areas. For instance, the commercial context of motorsport engineering, or the risks associated with cutting-edge innovation.

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What Motorsport Engineering degrees can you study?

An undergraduate degree usually comes with a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering). Some courses include an integrated master’s, awarded with a MEng (Master of Engineering). Courses are usually tailored to industry needs and include practical work and professional placements.

Degrees on offer in the UK include:

Motorsport Engineering BEng/MEng

The standard degree focuses on the engineering aspects of motorsports. You’ll gain practical experience and knowledge necessary for a career in the motorsport industry.

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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng

This degree gives you a thorough foundation in automotive engineering, alongside specialist knowledge in the field of motorsports. You’ll study topics associated with automotive design, development and manufacturing.

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Motorsport Technology BSc

An option is to focus on the technology side of motorsport engineering. You can specialise in the electrical, mechanical and software systems needed in motorsports.

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Other options

Sometimes universities will offer:

• Joint honours degrees, where you can combine two subject areas
• Integrated foundation years
• Two-year accelerated degrees 
• Integrated master’s degree
• Industrial placement year
• Study or work abroad opportunities

What do you need to get onto a Motorsport Engineering degree?

Must have

Typically, entry to a Mechanical Engineering course is between 96–180 UCAS points. Some courses may have lower or higher requirements.Qualifications could include:

• A Levels: A*AAA–CCD
• BTECs: D*D*D*–MMM
• Scottish Highers: AAAAA–BBBC (Advanced Highers: AAA–AB)
• International Baccalaureate: 40–26
• You will usually need to have studied: maths and a science (often physics) at A Level, or equivalent

Good experience to have

• An additional technology-based subject at A Level or equivalent
• Attend motorsport shows and talk to employers there
• Volunteering at a motorsport show as a marshal, timekeeper or technical officer
• Research into the industry; read motorsport magazines and follow relevant companies on social media
• Seek career advice from the Motorsport Industry Association

What topics does a Motorsport Engineering degree cover?

Typical modules for courses in this subject include:

• Mathematics and modelling
• Thermo fluids
• Stats and dynamics
• Materials engineering
• Stress analysis
• Design and practice
• Automotive electronics
• Vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics
• Motorsport vehicle performance
• Crash impact modelling

How will you be assessed?

Courses are assessed in a variety of ways, depending on the module:

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• Final-year dissertation or project

Why study Motorsport Engineering?

Career-specific skills:

• Understanding processes like aerodynamics, thermo-fluid mechanics and material properties
• Knowledge that crosses boundaries with engineering branches, such as electrical and structures
• Design, development, testing, commissioning and maintenance of a wide range of systems
• Drafting and use of computer applications

Transferable skills: 

• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Innovative and creative approaches
• Research and evaluation
• Decision making
• Numeracy and digital literacy
• Team working
• Communication

Professional accreditation:

Courses may be accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Accreditation ensures courses meet the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Some degrees may be accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Are scholarships and bursaries available to students studying a Motorsport Engineering degree?

Some universities offer students specific scholarships, bursaries, or grants. It’s worth checking if you are eligible, how to apply and what it covers (e.g. materials, tuition fees and/or living costs).

What do Motorsport Engineering graduates earn?

Careers in motorsport engineering are diverse. Employers range from racing teams to manufacturers and supply chain businesses.

A motorsport engineering graduate could start at £22,000. You could earn more if you land a role in an F1 engineering team, for example.

If you secure a job as a race engineer, with a few years experience you could earn £50,000. Depending on your employer, you could earn anything from £75,000 to £120,000 in a senior engineering role.

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What jobs can you get as a Motorsport Engineering graduate?

Possible roles for a motorsport engineering graduate include:

• Aerodynamic surface designer
• Data acquisition technician
• Race engineer
• Motorsport engineer
• Motorsport technician
• Engine build technician

What are the postgraduate opportunities?

Examples of taught master’s and research degrees at postgraduate level include:

• Advanced Motorsport Engineering MSc
• Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MSc
• Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics MSc

Similar subjects to Motorsport Engineering

Other subject areas that might appeal to you include:

• Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics
• Computer Science

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Have any questions?

Do you have questions about studying Motorsport Engineering? You can email our experts at ask@thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk. We’ll be happy to hear from you!