Motorsports Engineering, BEng (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering is a three-year engineering degree at the Preston campus built around design and development projects, masterclasses and the design and build of a Formula Student race car. Engineering science underpins the course, and an optional one-year industrial placement is available.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Design and Sustainability, Engineering Analysis, Race Car Anatomy, Mechanical Engineering Science, Thermo-fluids, Motorsports Mechanics, Motorsports Design, Motorsports Vehicle Development and an Engineering Project with Sustainability.

Career pathways

Graduates work in motorsport, including Formula 1, sportscars, GT and Touring Cars (employers include Red Bull Racing, McLaren Racing, Mercedes AMG Motorsport, Williams F1, Haas F1 and Ginetta), and in aerospace, automotive and defence, at companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley Motors, Airbus and BAE Systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 104-112 UCAS points at A-level including Maths and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C (Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science); BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in Engineering including Maths units; Access course with 104-112 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass with 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM; T Level at M including Maths and Physics; five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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