We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 48 UCAS points or PPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma, alongside grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. Mature students who don’t meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Ready to take the next step to a career in motorsport? Combine your passion for motorsport with a degree in engineering and create opportunities to work in the fast lane through our Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering.
This specialist foundation degree is designed especially for aspiring motorsport engineers. You’ll engage with engine and vehicle technology, vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics, motorsport performance and data logging among other industry-relevant topics. You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience and enjoy real competition through Team Northbrook Racing.
Whether you have come from a vocational automotive or motorsport level 3 pathway or through BTECs, A-levels, or T levels, we can support your career development in Motorsport and provide opportunities to gain real-world race experience with Team Northbrook Racing.Our high-octane course is tailor-made to develop your technical skills and enhance your knowledge with cutting-edge modules in Engine and Vehicle Technology, Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamics as well as Motorsport Performance, Fault Finding and Diagnostics. You will be taught about Data analysis and Telemetry and learn Computer Aided Design to create Motorsport-relevant designs and animations.
You will focus on performance engineering, data-driven setup and professional practice whilst at race tracks and learn about race regulations and industry practice and protocols. You can further enhance your skill-set using industry-standard CAD and CFD softwares, whilst developing your specialism and maximising your motorsport opportunities.
Taught at our Brighton City Airport Campus (Shoreham) you will get hands-on with modern industry-leading technologies and equipment and use the same tools used by the professionals. You will also take part in exclusive trips and have opportunities to network with professional, as well as amateur, motorsport teams.
And here is the best part: you won’t just be learning about motorsport: you will be living it. Join Championship-winning Team Northbrook Racing and compete with Student Motorsport as part of the City Car Cup Championship.
Now it is your turn to take the wheel: with races at legendary circuits like Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Donnington, you can gain real-world, high pressure experience that no classroom can replicate.
Further information
Suited to ambitious learners aiming for technical careers in motorsport or performance engineering. Ideal for those ready to combine analytical study with hands-on workshop activity and live motorsport participation.
This course is perfect for those who want to be part of a team, develop their practical skills and learn the essentials of Motorsport Engineering. It is a great start for those who want to build a career in one of the most exciting and demanding industries on the planet. If you are serious about motorsport, this is the course that will get you on the grid.
- Industry standard CAD & CFD tools
- Aerodynamics and vehicle set-up
- Motorsport project work
- Engine and vehicle technology, performance and fault-finding
- Race car engineering skills, industry networking and experience
Progress to the BSc Motorsport Technology top-up or enter roles such as race technician, development assistant or junior engineer. Strong links with industry enhance employability across motorsport and automotive sectors.
Progress into roles such as race engineer, data/performance engineer, test or development engineer, or move to postgraduate study. Graduates leverage strong portfolios, live-project experience and employer links to access opportunities across motorsport. Opportunities with Team Northbrook Racing will strengthen your motorsport industry readiness.
Alumni have progressed to work with Motorsport Teams in a variety of areas, including pit crew technician, aerodynamicist, component design engineering, engine design, engine performance enhancement, data analysis, marketing, logistics, media, and operations. Students have also progressed into mechanical, automotive and general engineering roles.
Teaching blends lectures, seminars, workshop practical time and race-team activity. Assessment is through technical reports, presentations, design portfolios and a substantial independent project. You’ll receive focused feedback that strengthens analysis, communication and decision-making for competitive, industry-facing environments.
CAD and CFD softwares are classroom-taught with interactive lectures and additional opportunities to develop your skills are provided through individual and group project sessions. Opportunities to develop work-essential soft-skills are provided both through on-line courses and in-class.
Practical work can include race-car preparation, fault finding and diagnostics as well as data telemetry and analysis. Race car set-up and alignment is taught in-class and at the track. You will work with both closed-wheel and open-wheel vehicles and be taught race-event procedures, regulations and protocols.
We will provide industry-standard tools and equipment for use. You may decide to purchase your own computer or laptop: required CAD and CFD software licences can be made available. Suggested PC specifications should be checked before purchase as software requirements can change.