Motorsport Technology
BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton

Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £29000 | £37000 |
25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £38000 | £25000 - £34000 | £29000 - £45000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29504 | £31682 | £36736 |
25-75 percentile range | £24565 - £33336 | £25601 - £39326 | £29731 - £45361 |
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Course Description
Industry-standard, purpose-built facilities, the possibility of exciting trackside and workshop experience with international racing teams, and lecturers who share your passion, combine to make our IMechE-accredited Motorsport Technology degree ideal if you are seeking to join the high-octane motorsport industry.
Motorsport is exciting – for the drivers, for the spectators and for the engineers and technicians involved. If the idea of a career striving to achieve optimal performance and efficiency in race car design and set-up gets your motor revving then this is the course for you.
At the University of Bolton, you can study in the classroom, in the laboratory, in the workshop and on the race track. We want to help you gain a sound understanding of the engineering principles and theories essential in motorsport technology, and develop your practical expertise in our industry-standard facilities and while working with our partner racing teams.
On this course, you'll look at all aspects of race cars and motorsport. Modules cover aerodynamics, performance optimisation, aspects of safety and much more. We work to help you develop skills in motorsport-focused computer aided design (CAD), engineering, mathematics, business and management. This combination of technical knowledge, practical experience and transferable skills will help you get ready for success in this high-octane industry.
If you don't have the appropriate qualifications to start this course, a four-year version that includes a foundation year is available.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Motorsport Technology, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Modules
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Motorsport Technology BSc (Hons) at University of Bolton
75% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Health associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Your Level 3 subjects must include a mathematics-based subject and a science-based subject; for instance, A-level Mathematics and Physics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering.
Qualification requirements
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics and Science. Non-standard and mature student entry: Certificate (HND/C) may be considered for direct entry to HE5 Level given good results in Level 4 Mathematics and Science, Engineering related work experience and interview (essential for those applying with non-standard entry routes qualifications) You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Motorsport Technology, BSc (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 BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £37350 | |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £37350 |
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.
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 University of Bolton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bolton in related subject specific rankings.
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About University of Bolton
The University of Bolton, often referred to as Bolton Institute, is a university located in Bolton, England, whose vision in their own words is to be a distinctive teaching intensive and research informed university known for the quality of their staff, facilities and links to employment sectors. The university is mainly based on the campus between Deane Road and Derby Street in Bolton itself, but the university also has an academic centre in the United Arab Emirates known as Ras Al Khaimah.
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