Automotive Performance Engineering (Motorsport) with foundation year Beng (Hon)

This programme is going through the process of accreditation/reaccreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Industry-standard, purpose-built workshop, laboratory and manufacturing facilities, the opportunity to apply for placements and internships with our partner race teams, manufacturers and suppliers, and lecturers who share your passion combine to make our BEng (Hons) Automotive Performance Engineering (Motorsport) with foundation year course ideal if want a career at the cutting-edge of automotive and motorsport engineering.

A career in the motorsport industry allows you to work at the cutting edge of engineering technology. By studying for your BEng (Hons) in Automotive Performance Engineering (Motorsport) at the University of Greater Manchester, you will develop the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to design, develop and deliver advanced engineering solutions at the highest levels of the motorsport or automotive industries, while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focussed, multicultural campus.

On this course, youll focus on the core themes of design, engineering, and analysis.

The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of engineering, electronics and mathematics. Its designed to prepare you for degree-level study.

Following on from this, youll develop fundamental skills in computer aided design (CAD) using industry-standard software tools and processes. Well also give you the opportunity to turn this into an industry-recognised professional CAD certification. Industrially focused group design projects will let you use your design skills to develop innovative solutions to real-life challenges in motorsport.

Youll study core engineering subjects, including maths, engineering science, materials, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Youll also study motorsport-specific subjects, which will develop your understanding of motorsport systems and applications, vehicle dynamics, and control.

Building on your core engineering knowledge, you learn how to apply computer aided engineering (CAE) tools to complex problems in motorsport and automotive engineering. You learn the theory and application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using industry-standard software.

In collaboration with the University of Greater Manchesters Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, youll learn the fundamentals of manufacturing technology, starting with manual and CNC machining, fabrication and composite manufacturing. Youll have access to advanced manufacturing facilities, including polymer and metallic additive manufacturing,

Youll learn from our lecturers motorsport and automotive industry experience as well as guest lectures, masterclasses from industry experts, and factory visits, ensuring you gain valuable insights into the operation of motorsport and automotive organisations, race teams and manufacturers. Youll also develop an understanding of engineering and operations management in the motorsport and automotive industries.

We embed employability skills in our course, and youll have our support to apply for a range of placements and internships with our partner race teams, manufacturers and suppliers. We also aim to help you develop lifelong learning skills so that you can take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success.