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Course info
UCAS CODE H336
This accredited BEng in Motorsport Engineering will give you the confidence and skills you need to progress into the international world of motorsport.**KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:**- **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)- **OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR:** Gain valuable
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This accredited BEng in Motorsport Engineering will give you the confidence and skills you need to progress into the international world of motorsport.**KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:**- **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)- **OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR:** Gain valuable experience in industry by taking an optional placement year between years two and three.- **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.- **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.- **TEACHING TEAM:** Gain insight from our experienced teaching team. Some have worked at various championships in a variety of roles, whilst others work closely with local motorsport engineering companies to support and encourage innovation.**WHAT YOU'LL COVER:**You'll cover key areas such as advanced power train engineering, motorsport chassis design and computational fluid dynamics. 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.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
DDM
Details
At Least a grade C in Mathematics or Physics
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3. Must include passes in compulsory L3 subjects
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma in Engineering, Motorsport or Physics, including a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£14,045
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£14,045
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
At the University of Derby, they believe anything is possible. With a broad range of courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level, that can help you get your career off to a great start.
They know how important it is to have the best teaching, and are proud to be rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework; but they also offer so much more, with some of the best university facilities in the country, opportunities for industry experience and practical, hands-on learning to make your studies relevant to life after graduation.
To help broaden your horizons, they offer a wide range of opportunities to study abroad, whatever your subject – a great way to experience a different culture, meet new people and add to your CV.
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