MSc Racing Engine Systems at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Train for advanced design roles with engine manufacturers and their supply chains. Our Racing Engine Systems postgraduate degree meets industry requirements and is the only one of its kind in the world.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 12 months for September start, 17 months for January start; part-time: 24 months for September start, 29 months for January start | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 / January 2027 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules you study combine practical experience, theory, and simulation to help prepare you for working in the industry. These include Racing Engine Systems, Advanced Powertrain, and Electric Powertrain.

Career pathways

Many of our students secure work before completing their dissertation. They now have careers with motorsport companies, Formula One teams and their suppliers, and research laboratories.

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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. UCAS code: P032922.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,450 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 19,600 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026 / January 2027

Duration: 12 months for September start, 17 months for January start; part-time: 24 months for September start

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/racing-engine-systems#apply

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