Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons)
Education with the personal touch
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Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons)
Duration: 3 years full time Course fees: £10,225* per year *These fees apply if you are starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Start date: September UCAS Code: H336
Why choose this course? This course is accredited by the IMechE and Engineering Council, ensuring that you're getting the latest industry knowledge and when you graduate, your qualifications will be recognised by employers. This puts you ahead of the competition in the competitive graduate job market.
Your career This course will give you the confidence and the skills you need to progress into the international world of motorsport. Previous Derby graduates have gone on to find employment with companies like Cosworth, Zytec and EPM Technologies. They've gone from the University to race all over the world and to working with international race teams in F1, GP2, FIAGT and with a variety of national teams.
AUTUMN
STAGE ONE
Professional Development and Business Accountability
SPRING
You'll study in our state of the art workshop complete with a rolling road dynamometer, computerised set-up equipment and engine test facilities. You'll take part in live projects such as the ‘Transformer Car’ created by our students, which will be used by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Engineering Design and Workshop Technology
Computer Aided Design
Motorsport and Motorcycle Technical Applications
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
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STAGE TWO
How you’ll learn
Applied Scientific Methods
Motorsport Power Train Technology
Engineering Design Modelling
Motorsport Chassis Engineering
SPRING
What you’ll cover
Motorsport Electronics
Motorsport Applications and Professional Development
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Advanced Power Train Engineering
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AUTUMN
Language – A qualification such as IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) or TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). See our website for other accepted qualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.
Our Motorsport course has got a strong focus on getting you a job and will prepare you for the real world of the motorsport industry. You're expected to take an active role in project work, whether it's designing supercharger applications or building your own telemetry equipment. We've also got a great range of vehicles and systems available for you to study, ranging from racing motorcycles to dragsters.
STAGE THREE
Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification.
About the course
SPRING
Where you will study: Derby Campus – Markeaton Street site.
Independent Studies and Professional Development (Motorsport)
Motorsport Chassis Design and Advanced Engineering Materials Dynamics and Applications
Additional information
Options
The key compulsory elements of the course include Advanced Power Train Engineering, Motorsport Chassis Design and Dynamics and a variety of applied modules.
Stage two You’ll choose from: ▪ Design for Manufacture and Materials Optimisation ▪ Structural Analysis and Materials.
There are lots of events for you to get real life experience at, including scrutineering and marshalling training, exhibitions and race meetings. The Le Mans 24-hour race has also been on our social calendar for the last six years.
Diploma in Professional Practice (optional) You’ll take: ▪ Applied Professional Practice ▪ Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice.
You can also gain vital industry experience with a work placement between stage two and three, which will also give you the additional qualification of the Diploma in Professional Practice.
Stage three You’ll choose from: ▪ Advanced Engineering Design Modelling ▪ Computational Fluid Dynamics.
If you don’t have the appropriate qualifications to study this course, you can apply to study the Technology Foundation Programme for a year first.
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