Course information
This full-time course provides a sound knowledge and understanding of the essential core disciplines within motorsport engineering, and equips graduates with the skills and depth of knowledge required to pursue a career within the motorsport or automotive industries.The course will give you a professional foundation for a range of technical and management careers in the motorsport or automotive industries. This course is based at the MET's Shoreham Airport campus with access to race vehicles, performance engines and aerospace resources, along with other bespoke resources at the campus, such as industry standard testing, design and analysis tools for CAD, FEA and CFD, such as Solid-works as well as many others. You will gain a raised awareness of the social, legal and human aspects of the industry, as well as the ability to apply basic engineering principles and analytical techniques to problem formulation and solution.
The FdEng (Foundation Degree) qualification is awarded after two years, following which students have the option of applying for the one-year top-up course that leads to the BSc degree.
Graduates of this course have gone on to work in Formula 1, as research and development engineers as well as pit-crew, vehicle designers with major manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Ricardo and Land Rover - or into the world of motorsport with a variety of race teams.
Key Features:
Exclusive facilities and workshops with a variety of vehicles including a Yamaha R1 bike, Formula Renault car and go-karts
Strong industry links, with guest lectures, site visits and tours
Industry-standard analytical and development software for CAD, FEA and CFD work
Access to facilities at the University of Brighton, including wind tunnels and optical research engines
Access to general and electronic engineering facilities at our Broadwater Campus, including CNC lathes, 3D printers and EDM machines
Optional third year to gain BSc (HONS)
For a detailed course description, please click the button under 'Course contact details' at the bottom right of this page.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Westgate Fields
Chichester
PO19 1SB
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