University of Bolton
Motorsport Technology BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton

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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
Median salary £32000 £29000 £37000
25-75 percentile range £30000 - £38000 £25000 - £34000 £29000 - £45000


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

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.

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
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
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.

Sports Science

    • #57 
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    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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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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