MSc Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

On our postgraduate Motorsport Engineering course, you’ll get the right blend of practical experience and theory to prepare you for a career in motorsport. You will have full access to our specialist automotive labs, which double as your research and learning spaces.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 12 months; part-time: 24 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course features specialist motorsport modules including Advanced Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamics. You’ll discover how to design, test and model motorsport vehicles in crash scenarios, create race engineering strategies and learn about motorsport sponsorship and management.

Career pathways

Our graduates are enjoying success working for national and international companies. These include: McLaren Formula One, Red Bull Formula One, Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes AMG HPP, Williams Advanced Engineering, Xtrac, Triumph Motorbikes, Hyundai World Rally Team.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally hold a first degree equivalent to at least a lower second-class bachelor's degree in aeronautical, automotive, electromechanical, mechanical, mechatonics, motorsport, or robotics engineering, or a related discipline. 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,850 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 21,400 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Duration: 12 months; part-time: 24 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/motorsport-engineering-msc#apply

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