Motorsport Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Motorsport Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
The BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering blends theory with hands-on practice to prepare you for careers in motorsport and high-performance engineering. With no formal exams, industry-standard facilities, and real-world projects, you’ll graduate career-ready with the skills to excel in a fast-paced global sector.
You will:
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, workshop equipment, and advanced simulation software
• Work on team-based design projects that replicate the real-world challenges of motorsport engineering
• Experience innovati...
The BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering blends theory with hands-on practice to prepare you for careers in motorsport and high-performance engineering. With no formal exams, industry-standard facilities, and real-world projects, you’ll graduate career-ready with the skills to excel in a fast-paced global sector.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, workshop equipment, and advanced simulation software<br/><br/>• Work on team-based design projects that replicate the real-world challenges of motorsport engineering<br/><br/>• Experience innovative, exam-free assessment methods focused on coursework, lab tasks, and project-based work<br/><br/>• Learn from strong employer engagement, industrial input, and opportunities that reflect sector expectations<br/><br/>• Benefit from a blended teaching approach with enhanced lab time, practical workshops, and flexible study support<br/><br/>• Graduate prepared for careers in motorsport, automotive, or high-performance engineering, or for further study<br/><br/><br/>Key Course Features:<br/>This course is designed in line with the AHEP-4 framework, ensuring alignment with professional engineering expectations<br/>Develop expertise in unique modules such as Motorsport Performance & Aerodynamics, Chassis and Suspension Design, and Powertrain Integration<br/>Build practical design-to-manufacture skills through CAD/CAM integration and digital manufacturing techniques <br/>You will begin the course with a STEM Foundation Year. This pathway provides essential grounding in mathematics, science, and core engineering skills, ensuring you are fully prepared to progress with confidence into the degree<br/>In your final year, you will undertake an individual project often linked directly to motorsport performance, data, or innovation<br/>Enhance your final year with a professional placement, embedded within the Professional Practice module. Lasting up to 12 weeks in Semester 2, this valuable opportunity allows you to gain real-world industry experience, strengthen your CV, and build professional networks before graduation.<br/>Please note that this degree is currently subject to validation. Course content, structure, and module titles may be subject to change prior to final approval
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
H331
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
72
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*
E
We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, Channel Islands, International | £11,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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