This bespoke course further develops your understanding of powertrain engineering, mathematical methods, and modeling. In addition, individual and group projects will provide you with opportunities to undertake industry-relevant research.
Level 4+
FdEng Motorsport Engineering
COURSE OVERVIEW
UCAS course code: H330
This full-time course provides hands-on experience and understanding of the essential core disciplines within motorsport engineering, equipping you with the skills and depth of knowledge required to pursue a career within the motorsport or automotive industries.
You will gain the professional foundation required for a range of technical and management careers. This course will introduce you to the socioeconomic, legislative and environmental aspects of the motorsport industry. You will apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to formulate and resolve problems. Our FdEng Motorsport Engineering course is validated by the University of Brighton.
Key features
- Exclusive facilities and workshops with a variety of vehicles including a Yamaha R1 bike, Formula Renault car and go-karts
- Strong industry links, with guest lectures, site visits and tours
- Industry-standard analytical and development software for CAD, FEA and CFD work
- Access to facilities at the University of Brighton, including wind tunnels and optical research engines
- Access to general and electronic engineering facilities at our Broadwater Campus, including CNC lathes, 3D printers and EDM machines
- Optional third year to gain BSc (Hons)
FURTHER INFORMATION
Interview and normally a relevant Level 3 qualification or A-levels (or equivalent). Individual offer conditions will vary. We strongly advise that applicants will have achieved grades 9-4 (A*-C) in maths and English. Industry experience may be taken into account.
On successful completion of the two-year FdEng course, you can either progress to the third year BSc top-up course, or enter employment.
Potential careers
- Research and development engineer
- Pit crew
- Vehicle designer
- Production or test engineer
- Technical representative
- OEM (original equipment manufacturer) rep/consultant
Graduates of this course have gone on to work in Formula 1, as research and development engineers as well as pit-crew, vehicle designers with major manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Ricardo and Land Rover – or into the world of motorsport with a variety of race teams.
More generally, engineering graduates move into industry as designers, research and development, production or test engineers, technical representatives and/or managers, within engineering consultants, race teams or OEM’;s (original equipment manufacturers).
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- practical workshops
- discussions
- lectures/seminars
- tutorials
- small group study
- self-directed study
- study trips
You’ll have regular workshop time to develop your practical skills with the opportunity to work on a range of different motorsport related projects which form the basis of assignments.
Assessment methods vary between units but could include:
- presentations
- journals
- research proposal
- written assignments
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If you want to find out more about what Northbrook College has to offer why not join us at our next open day.
Visit our one of our specialist campuses to see our industry-standard facilities and meet our expert tutors.