Course summary
MSc Electric Motorsport focuses on the application of electrical engineering within the Electric Motorsport sector, setting you on the track to follow previous students working within Formula One, Formula E, World Rally Championship and World Endurance Racing teams as well as Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains. You’ll develop practical applications through the laboratory activities and Formula Student whilst also developing your problem-solving, communication and critical thinking abilities, as well as your creativity, technical skills and the use of industry-relevant software. Working on the Oxford Brookes Racing Formula Student car development will help you to put the theory and practical work into action to construct and deliver a fully functioning Electric Racing Car, developing highly sought-after skills and experience. Applicants with a proven track record in the Engineering sector are welcome to apply and start the course or you can raise your entry status to an acceptable level by taking appropriate undergraduate modules as associate students.
Assessment method
Your assessments will be diverse, and will support different learning styles - you’ll have a real opportunity to showcase your strengths. Your learning may be assessed by a combination of individual or group coursework, examinations, and presentations. The assessment methods chosen will be based on your learning needs, individual aims and the academic standards expected for the course.
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
You should normally hold a first degree equivalent to at least a British lower second-class bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree. Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall including a minimum 6.0 in each component, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. |
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11200 | Year 1 |
| International | £18500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
The following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP