Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Wolverhampton

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

8 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Wolverhampton

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SEP-25

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8 Years

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Mechanical Engineering
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This program provides a solid grounding in essential mathematics and engineering principles, preparing you for success in the full Mechanical Engineering degree.Exclusive access to Silverstone Museum and networking with racing legends.Opportunity to gain experience with UWRAccess to open automotive workspaceRap-around race simulator technologyAccredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE)The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering ...Read more

This program provides a solid grounding in essential mathematics and engineering principles, preparing you for success in the full Mechanical Engineering degree.

  • Exclusive access to Silverstone Museum and networking with racing legends.
  • Opportunity to gain experience with UWR
  • Access to open automotive workspace
  • Rap-around race simulator technology
  • Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE)

The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of Motorsport Engineering, as recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. This ensures that graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and enterprising spirit to practise professionally and ethically.

Thus, the course will:

  • address industrys demand for graduates who can apply the principles of Motorsport Engineering to the analysis and synthesis of products and systems across the Motorsport Engineering sector
  • enable students to pursue professional careers in Motorsport Engineering at a level which requires the exercise of sound judgement, and initiative, and the ability to make informed decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances that reflect a responsible, ethical, and socially aware outlook
  • furnish students with a detailed understanding of the principles of Motorsport Engineering, combining and considering all its associated facets, enabling the rational selection of the most appropriate technology mix to solve engineering problems
  • encourage practical, intellectual and transferable skills in Motorsport Engineering to be demonstrated through a staff lead club activities, being personally micro-managed at student level develop a fundamental core of knowledge, understanding and practical skills at an appropriate level to permit the bearer to apply taught theory to industrially relevant project work

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
80/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
72nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Production and Manufacturing Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Production and Manufacturing Engineering graduate salary
£34,000
What students say
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Francisco
25 Oct 23

I wish there was more to do in the surrounding area and that there were more uni events in the telford..Read more

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Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

P Grades / Points required

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Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)

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Popular A-level subjects

Production and Manufacturing Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
61%
Biology
55%
Mathematics
27%
Psychology
21%
Sociology
10%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,995 per year

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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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Admissions Unit Camp Street Wolverhampton WV1 1AD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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