12Nov
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Course summary
Ignite your passion for motorsport. Our course blends cutting-edge design, hands-on projects and industry challenges to propel your future in the exhilarating world of high-performance racing. Motorsport engineers are involved in every aspect of vehicle design, manufacture and testing. This course is designed to give you a grounding in these areas and other facets of automotive engineering, supported by a strong foundation in core engineering principles.
- Industry-aligned learning: live projects, Formula Student and collaborations with motorsport teams develop practical expertise in aerodynamics, materials and vehicle systems.
- Design to manufacturing and beyond: ideal for aspiring motorsport engineers seeking hands-on experience in high-performance vehicle design, testing and innovation.
- Career versatility: combines motorsport specialisation with mechanical engineering fundamentals, opening doors to automotive, R&D and performance engineering roles.
- Industry-ready skills through live projects
- Race Ready facilities and software
- MEng (Master of Engineering) Advanced Pathway
- Direct entry – apply straight onto the MEng if you meet the higher entry requirements.
- Transfer during your studies – if you start on the BEng and achieve strong results, you may be able to transfer onto the MEng later in your course.
- Optional industrial placements and global experiences
- Networking and industry exposure
Modules
This course has a common first year In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field. Year One Modules Mechanical Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles Year Two Modules Solid Mechanics and Dynamics Thermofluids Analysis Design, Sustainability and Manufacturing Motorsport Vehicle Systems Sandwich Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules Further Motorsport Vehicle Systems Motorsport Group Project and Dissertation Further Motorsport Vehicle Systems Motorsport Group Project and Dissertation Optional Modules Choose one from the following three options: Vehicle Structures and Refinement (Analysis Pathway) Race Engineering and Performance Simulation (Race Engineering Pathway) Motorsport Systems Engineering (Motorsport Systems pathway) Integrated Masters Your additional year aims to provide a greater breadth of knowledge. Based on the choice in your previous year of study, you will study one of three pathways to provide a defined specialisation. Modules Advanced Motorsport Vehicle Systems (compulsory for all pathways Motorsport Group Project Innovation (compulsory for all pathways Advanced Vehicle Structures and Refinement (Analysis Pathway) Advanced Race Engineering and Performance Simulation (Race Engineering pathway) Advanced Motorsport Systems Engineering (Motorsport Systems pathway) Availability of optional modules may vary depending on student demand. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include for example, coursework, tests, essays, formal examinations, practical or project work, group work and presentations, posters. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Additional costs/fee information
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 .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB