Automotive and Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year

Have a passion for the automotive industry or the motorsport sector? Curious about the future of vehicle technologies, including hybrid and electric technologies?

Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course. The duration of the foundation element is one year, and, if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree.

This Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow with manufacturing technologies so you’ll be ready to play a role in creating a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.

From fuel cells to the challenges of vehicle autonomy, you’ll learn a lot in this course. You’ll get to dive deeply into core automotive and motorsport subjects, with the opportunity to learn more about topics such as propulsion systems, power transfer, chassis dynamics.

You’ll also be gaining real-world experience in this course by working on projects that present you with real-world problems and scenarios, all in preparation for a potentially exciting role in the automotive industry and similar sectors. Studying Automotive and Motorsport Engineering doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of Engineering.

Why Study Automotive and Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
An optional industrial work placement in your area of interest is available to you after your third year in the course, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK and abroad. Your employment prospects and career goals could be boosted, thanks to our strong industrial relationships with partners such as Nissan, Toyota, BMW, Jaguar, Cummins Turbo Technologies, Eaton Transmissions and BBA Friction.

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Year 1 modules include:
• Communication and Research
• Foundation Mathematics
• Engineering Investigative Studies
• Foundations of Engineering.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

A variety of assessment strategies will be used depending on the type and nature of the module. These include reports on laboratory experiments, laboratory-based assignments, and projects.

Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.