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I’ve progressed through the College from my Level 2 qualification right up to degree-level study. It’s great that we have access to our own specialist workshop and supportive tutors who work with us.”

Harvey

BSc Motorsport Technology

Teaching staff are attentive and engaging. I like how there’s access to professional standard equipment and the online learning experience has been great.”

Chris

FdEng Motorsport Engineering The course has a good mix of theory and practical experience. I like being part of a small cohort where I can mix with people who have the same interests.”

Nick

BSc Motorsport Technology Mike Cranfield is Principal Design Engineer at Powertrain Technology Ltd. Mike says: “The applied learning and practical experience of my course at the MET prepared me perfectly for my career.” Georgie Nunn was a Quality Engineer at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd and is now their Customer Satisfaction Lead.

Alex Gander is a visiting postgraduate researcher at the University of Brighton, developing a high speed laser-based hydrocarbon sensor.

Motorsport Engineering

Years 1 and 2 (full-time): FdEng Motorsport Engineering

Entry requirements

Interview and normally a relevant Level 3 qualification or A-Levels (or equivalent).

Full entry guide on pages 16-17.

UCAS Code

H330

– 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

Key features:

This full-time course provides a sound knowledge and understanding of the essential core disciplines within motorsport engineering, and equips graduates 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 and enable you to apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to formulate and resolve problems.

All students have regular workshop time with the opportunity to work on a range of different motorsport related projects which form the basis of assignments. You will be equipped with the practical skills required to secure employment within the motorsport industry at technician level.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress on to our one-year BSc top-up course in Motorsport Technology, or apply for direct entry to the final year of an alternative university honours degree in automotive engineering.

Modules include:

– Engineering mathematics – Automotive engineering science – Computer Aided Design and engineering – Motorsport engine and vehicle technology – Motor vehicle design and application project – Engineering thermodynamics – Materials and manufacturing engineering – Work related portfolio – Business concepts – Further mathematics – Vehicle aerodynamics

I love the personal experience you get on the course. You work in smaller groups than at larger universities, which gives the campus a close-knit community vibe.”