MSc Race Car Aerodynamics at University of Southampton

Our unique MSc Race Car Aerodynamics degree is recognised as a world-leading course for those wanting to enter Formula 1 as aerodynamicists and computational fluid dynamics engineers. It will enhance your knowledge of the fundamentals of aerodynamics and your skills in the analysis, modelling and measurement of turbulent flows associated with high-performance race cars. You’ll take part in individual and group practical work as well as a critical research project, developing your expertise in race car design, and learn to evaluate and apply experimental aerodynamic concepts.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This full-time master's course lasts for 12 months. You'll study from September to the following September. For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll focus on the taught part of the course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include aerodynamicist, performance engineer, chassis engineer, mechanical engineer, systems engineer, CFD Engineer, wind tunnel technician, data analyst.

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