BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering at University of Derby

Programme overview

Engineering is such a broad discipline, and you may not fully know which area of engineering is the right choice to study, so this course has been designed with you in mind. In the first year, you will cover all aspects of engineering to gain the multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that we know employers are looking for.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: Engineering | Duration: Full-time: Three years, Part-time: 5 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Engineering Workshop, Engineering Science, Engineering Design 1, Engineering Mathematics 1, Engineering Applications and Professional Development, Vehicle Systems. Year 2 core modules: Engineering Design 2, Engineering Mathematics 2, Team Project and Professional Development, Propulsion 1, Vehicle Dynamics 1.

Career pathways

Upon graduation you will be prepared as can be for the world of work , thanks to all the practical and applied experiences you have received. You will have been supported to build all the confidence and skills you need to progress directly into the international motorsport arena.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 120; A Level: BBB (At Least a grade B in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualifications)); T Level: Merit. T Levels in either: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; BTEC: DDM. BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma in Engineering, Motorsport or Physics, including a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit.; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: Three years, Part-time: 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=accff805-0fb3-472d-fc1f-1aa2e8c04d62

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