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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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Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
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HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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