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Motorsport Engineering HND

Course Overview

Embark on an exhilarating journey into motorsport engineering with our comprehensive Higher National Diploma (HND) programme.

Designed to fuel your passion for high-speed innovation, our curriculum merges cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for the fast-paced world of motorsport engineering. In addition to studying the qualification, learners have taken part in a number of trips, visits and guest lectures, and had the opportunity to get involved with our race team.

All learners will be expected to carry out a 30-hour work placement with an industry-relevant provider.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Maths and Science
  • Professional Engineering Practice
  • Engineering Mechanics and Materials
  • Race car Design and Manufacture
  • Motorsport Workshop Practices
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
  • Automotive Combustion
  • Engineering Project
  • Professional Engineering Management
  • Further Mathematics
  • Automotive Aero Dynamics
  • Motorsport Workshop Preparation and Inspection
  • Computational Modelling in Virtual Engineering
  • Engine and Vehicle Design Performance
  • Vehicle Systems and Technology.

Apply for Motorsport Engineering HND via UCAS

Course Overview

Course Overview

Embark on an exhilarating journey into motorsport engineering with our comprehensive Higher National Diploma (HND) programme.

Designed to fuel your passion for high-speed innovation, our curriculum merges cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for the fast-paced world of motorsport engineering. In addition to studying the qualification, learners have taken part in a number of trips, visits and guest lectures, and had the opportunity to get involved with our race team.

All learners will be expected to carry out a 30-hour work placement with an industry-relevant provider.

Modules may include:

  • Engineering Maths and Science
  • Professional Engineering Practice
  • Engineering Mechanics and Materials
  • Race car Design and Manufacture
  • Motorsport Workshop Practices
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
  • Automotive Combustion
  • Engineering Project
  • Professional Engineering Management
  • Further Mathematics
  • Automotive Aero Dynamics
  • Motorsport Workshop Preparation and Inspection
  • Computational Modelling in Virtual Engineering
  • Engine and Vehicle Design Performance
  • Vehicle Systems and Technology.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

You will have weekly lectures with your module leader. These could be in the classroom, workshop or lab depending on the module. Assessment is primarily via coursework. The coursework may include practical workshop activities, lab work, project work, presentation or report writing.

Entry Requirements and Progression

Progression

The usual progression from this programme is on to a BEng Top-up year in Motorsport Engineering, or to direct employment within the industry.

Entry Requirements

Typically entrants will possess:

  • A full Level 3 qualification in Engineering or Motorsport, including an element of Maths, or A Levels in relevant subjects
  • GCSEs including English at grade 4 or above and maths at grade 5 or above.

Additional costs

These costs are estimates based on recent years:

  • £50 for trips and visits
  • £50 to £60 for personal protective equipment
  • £50 to £100 for materials needed for your project
  • £50 for electronics equipment.

Fees

The course fee is £7800.00* per year of study.

For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.

*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.

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