Motorsport Engineering BSc (Hons) Online at De Montfort University

Programme overview

An online part-time BSc (Hons) in motorsport engineering awarded by De Montfort University and delivered by the National Motorsport Academy. It teaches specialist engineering skills using industry software, with opportunities to join the NMA Race Team at race weekends. Assessment is by tutor assessment with no exams.

Department: National Motorsport Academy (online partner provider; awarded by De Montfort University) | Duration: Approximately 3 years part-time (online, flexible) | Intake: Flexible; enrol at any time, no term times or semesters | Study mode: online | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eleven modules including Mathematics for Motorsport, Race Car Design and Preparation, R&D Simulation and Analysis, Fundamentals of Motorsport Technology, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Engine Design Development and Simulation, Vehicle Dynamics and Data Acquisition, Work Experience and Research Project, a choice of Advanced Engine Development, Aerodynamics or Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, and a Final Motorsport Project.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates as motorsport engineers for teams and employers in the global motorsport industry.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Maths grade C or above (or equivalent) or industry experience, plus one of: a Level 3 Diploma (or extended diploma or apprenticeship) in motorsport engineering or technology, automotive maintenance, automotive engineering or another engineering discipline; or A level in Maths and/or Physics (minimum equivalent to 100 UCAS points) plus a CV showing automotive or motorsport practical engineering experience (applicants lacking it may be asked to volunteer for a team); or T levels from the Engineering and Manufacturing pathway. Mature applicants aged 21+ without qualifications but with practical motorsport or automotive engineering experience and good Maths are considered. International applicants: equivalent qualifications considered individually; if English is not the first language, IELTS 6.5 minimum or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,145 a year. Year one fee; one payment on enrolment, or 10 monthly payments of GBP 740 (GBP 7,400 in total); student loan available. Fee per level/year subject to change after 1 August each year. Source

International applicants: GBP 8,200 a year. Year one fee; 10-instalment option totals GBP 8,700 Source

Intake: Flexible; enrol at any time, no term times or semesters

Duration: Approximately 3 years part-time (online, flexible)

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