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 while developing your problem-solving, communication and critical thinking abilities, as well as your creativity, technical skills and the use of relevant software. You can put the theory and practical work into action to construct and deliver a fully functioning electric racing car with the Oxford Brookes Racing Formula Student Team. And you can develop sought-after skills and experience by working with the Oxford Brookes Autonomous Team. The programme is aimed at those with electrical engineering backgrounds who want to develop and apply learning of vehicle electrical systems in a motorsport or automotive context. Those with a proven track record in the engineering sector are welcome to apply.
Assessment method
The assessment strategy is designed to be diverse and provide support for different learning styles in addition to taking account of the applied nature of the programme. You’ll have a real opportunity to showcase your strengths through a range of assessment activities, which may include a combination of individual and group coursework reports and portfolios examinations and presentations. The assessment methods are aligned with the focus of the module aims and application, in addition to the academic standards expected for the course. You will benefit from developing the skill sets required for working with Electric Vehicles at the same time as focusing on Electric Powertrain systems, control of Battery Electric vehicles and active stability systems, with assessments being aligned with relevant future FIA Motorsport regulations.
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
Students entering the course will normally hold one of the following qualifications: An Electronics or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree with a minimum level of lower second-class Honours. An alternative Engineering subject or suitable science degree with a minimum level of upper second-class Honours. A qualification equivalent in standard to these qualifications.
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 | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10450 | Year 1 |
| International | £19600 | 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