Oxford Brookes University
Motorsport Technology BEng (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - Main Site
  • Sep 12, 2022 Full-time - 3 years
  • On campus - Main Site
  • Sep 12, 2022 Part-time - 4 years
  • On campus - Main Site
  • Sep 12, 2022 Part-time - 8 years

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Engineering

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28000 £31500 £38500
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £33000 £24500 - £37500 £30500 - £48000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Engineering courses of Oxford Brookes University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29504 £31682 £36736
25-75 percentile range £24565 - £33336 £25601 - £39326 £29731 - £45361
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Engineering courses in the UK

Course Description

Our Motorsport Technology course develops you into a skilled Incorporated Engineer. And you'll learn how to turn ideas into well prepared design proposals.

We base our course around the design, build production and marketing of a model Stirling Engine. Our teaching staff have active research interests and you’ll study exciting topics such as: motorsport technologies computer-aided design racing and road vehicle design aerodynamics chassis powertrain suspension tyre dynamics lap time simulation CAD/CAM business and management racing engine design.

You’ll have access to specialist facilities such as: a four-post rig damper dyno high speed instrumented engine test cells.

Our work placement programme has been commended by professional bodies as a model of excellence. And our students have an excellent record of gaining employment with their placement company after graduation. Other graduates have found work in the UK autosport industry in rallying, F1, Indycar and touring car racing.

The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Motorsport Technology, BEng (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Oxford Brookes University

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All courses of Oxford Brookes University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Oxford Brookes University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Motorsport Technology BEng (Hons) at Oxford Brookes University

30% Skilled trades occupations
30% Engineering professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
This particular course

Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Motorsport Technology, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Motorsport Technology BEng (Hons)

EU £1850
England UK £1155
Northern Ireland £1155
Scotland £1155
Wales £1155
Channel Islands £1155
International £1850

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Oxford Brookes University intends to continue to set fees at the maximum level permitted for both new and returning Home/EU students. Fees are subject to agreement by the Office for Students.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Oxford Brookes University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Oxford Brookes University in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #24 
    • #31 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.

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Student composition of Oxford Brookes University

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
11520
postgraduates:
2880
Total:
14400
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Oxford Campus
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