Motorsports Engineering

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineering

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Course overview

Get set for a thrilling career working on some of the most technically-advanced vehicles in the world, at the highest level in motorsports and engineering, with our MEng in Motorsports Engineering.

You’ll develop skills in design and development processes through a combination of year-long modules, masterclasses, and short courses; and build a race car.

Engineering science, including engineering analysis, mechanics, and fluid dynamics, underpin much of the design and manufacturing activities on the course.

Our MEng course extends the BEng course, deepening and embedding your investigative and design skills through additional group and individual projects.

This course is absolutely focused on delivering top flight racing and engineering professionals. Plus, you’ll benefit from our new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC).

Why study with us

  • This course is absolutely focused on delivering top flight motorsport engineering professionals, with a proven track record of employment including Formula 1 and other single seater categories, to sportscars (i.e. LMP/LMH), GT and Touring Cars.

  • Through projects, you’ll gain real engineering experiences, and skills like presenting, time and project management.

  • You’ll travel to internationally renowned events, including Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon, building up great contacts.

    What you’ll do

  • You’ll work on personal and team projects to understand the design-development-manufacture cycle and the strategies associated with developing vehicles and products.

  • You'll get to work in our dedicated workshop catering for Formula Student, Formula Ford race cars, eco-marathon cars, and a race car simulator.

  • You’ll travel to internationally renowned events, including Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon, building up great contacts. People from industry, current and former students will also get to see your work when you present it at our Engineering Expo event.

    Accreditations

  • This MEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.

  • This MEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council.

    Future careers

    There is huge demand for engineering graduates, and a MEng in Motorsports Engineering gives you lots of options. If you complete a placement you’ll be even more employable.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: MEng (Hon)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MEng (Hon)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2129 Engineering professionals
    1252 Garage managers and proprietors
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2126 Aerospace engineers

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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