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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Preston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Preston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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About the course
This course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. Students may also be required to attend workshop sessions at the University for some modules.
The United Kingdom is the hub of the Motorsport industry worldwide, employing highly skilled professional people in all aspects of design, manufacture, competition and support. The Myerscough Motorsport course provides employability skills that help make a team successful and provides an in depth understanding of the sport. We pride ourselves on our extensive Motorsport contacts, with all our teaching staff having experience in the industry.
Motorsports is a multidisciplinary subject which involves not only technical aspects, but those of management too. The course stresses the importance of teamwork, planning and actively engages in motorsport events. Students learn the fundamentals of motorsport technology but specialise in the management, marketing and operational aspects of the industry. Students also investigate current industry practices and standards, essential in preparing to join the £9bn motorsport industry. The course covers management techniques and skills required to optimise staff performance whilst understanding the tasks, and terminology that they will use in their employment.
Learning Environment:
Learning activities on the course are diverse, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Students are expected to undertake extensive independent study and research to support taught sessions. Group work and group presentations form an important part of the course. In addition, Students will have access to specialist IT hardware and software, Myerscough’s virtual learning environment and reference facility.
Assessment:
Students will face a variety of assessments including formative and summative assessment, essays, technical reports, group and individual presentations, individual study projects and case studies based on work experience.
Progression
On successful completion of the course, students may apply to top-up to a full Honours Degree in one year, for example; BSc (Hons) Motorsport Management and Logistics (Top-up).
Careers
Students gaining the Foundation Degree may seek employment in the motorsports industry and opportunities exist in all sections of the sport. Positions such as Team Co-ordinator (who plans the logistical movements for a team), Press Officer, administration and sales are all possible career paths.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
CCD Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:0,M:0,P:45 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P - D* Grades / Points required
AS levels may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own.
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Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.
Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.
We accept technical level qualifications to be used either as a standalone qualification to meet the UCAS tariff points or in combination with other qualifications to contribute to the total number of UCAS tariff points
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£14,500 per year
Students from EU
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£14,500 per year
Students from International
£14500 Per year
Founded back in 1894, Myerscough College and University Centre has grown to become one of the UK’s largest providers of...