BEng(Hons) Motorsport Engineering: University of the West of England

Introduction

The UK motorsport sector employs 50,000 people, with in excess of 30,000 engaged in full-time engineering roles. There are about 4,000 businesses of various sizes involved in motorsport, and this sector accounts for around 28 per cent of those employed by UK engineering companies.

The level of technology used in motorsport at all levels is continually increasing. In order to maintain a competitive level of performance, a significant standard of expertise is required in order to maximise the potential of this technology. This course is aimed at providing graduates equipped with the traditional disciplines of a mechanical engineer, but with a particular emphasis on technologies and problems pertinent to the world of motorsport. It focuses on the engineering strategies that influence the design of a good racing vehicle, in particular its safety and maintainability, as well as its performance.

Careers/further study

Upon graduation you will be able to contribute immediately in a company that designs and manufactures vehicles and components for use in motorsport. Work could include designing and carrying out testing programmes for current and proposed components, analysing failed or damaged items, or evaluating the use of new materials or designs in a competitive market.

As a competent engineer with strong analytical and problem solving skills, there are many other careers open to you in the wider world of general engineering.

Entry requirements

Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma (normally Access to Science); achievement of level 3 credits in Maths (to include algebra and calculus), achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language. The Maths Unit at Level 3 must cover the core content for AS Maths

English Language requirements: All students will have a recognised English Language qualification of at least GCSE* grade C or an equivalent such as the British Council's International English Language Test (IELTS) grade 6.0.

Admissions and International Recruitment

Admissions and International Recruitment deals with enquiries and applications for all full-time undergraduate programmes. Contact by

• telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
• fax: +44 (0)117 32 82810
• e-mail: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
• letter: Admissions and International Recruitment, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK