Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) and other courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £26000 | £29500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £28500 | £21000 - £30500 | £23500 - £35500 |
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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 | £30425 | £31682 | £36736 |
25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25601 - £39326 | £29731 - £45361 |
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Course Description
If you have the potential and ambition to study with us, but feel you're not quite ready to join the BEng in Motorsport Engineering right now, why not consider taking this course with a foundation year? Taking the course with a foundation year will give you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. This BEng in Motorsport Engineering will give you the confidence and skills you need to progress into the international world of motorsport. Set yourself apart as an innovative and resourceful motorsport engineer - ready to work with top teams or high-profile manufacturers.
- KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:
- RANKINGS: We're ranked in the Top 10 for satisfaction with teaching and in the Top 10 for teaching quality^ (The Guardian University Guide 2024 - Mechanical Engineering subject area, ^The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2024 - Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering subject area)
- ACCREDITATION: Our BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering degree is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council – this recognition means you can be sure our courses meet professional standards
- FACILITIES: Our state-of-the-art facilities include a dedicated workshop space with a vast range of vehicles and systems. Our computer labs host technical software widely used in the industry for design, modelling and simulation.
- EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Take part in extra-curricular activity such as getting involved in track testing our RADICAL SR1, or joining Team Derby Motorsport who compete in the international competition Formula Student.
- FLEXIBILITY: Not sure on the type of engineering you want to study? Spend the foundation year and first year covering all aspects of engineering and gain the multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. In year two, you have the option to switch your degree to either BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or continue studying on BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering
- WHAT YOU'LL COVER:
You'll gain an essential foundation of engineering in your first year before going on to study more specialist modules in your second and third year. Practical experience in the workshop alongside technical and digital skills in our computer labs will ensure you gain complete knowledge and skills needed for a career in the industry.
- HOW YOU'LL LEARN:
Lectures combined with tutorials and hands-on experience in our workshop and computer labs will aid your learning. Taking an optional placement year will strengthen your CV and help you to build contacts in the industry.
- YOUR CAREER:
Thanks to the practical experience they amass on this degree, our Motorsport Engineering graduates have gone on to find employment with companies like Cosworth, Zytec and EPM Technologies. Some have raced all over the world with teams in F1, GP2 and FIA-GT, and others have worked with a variety of national teams.
- STUDY OPTIONS:
This course is also available without a Foundation Year.
You can take a placement year between your third and fourth year.
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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Current jobs
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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 Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at University of Derby
35% | Secretarial and related occupations |
25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
0% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
0% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
EU | £14900 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14900 | year 1 |
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, 2025
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:
- Foundation
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £14900 | 90 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
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Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Wales | 67% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £13500 | 81 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | 85% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14900 | 124 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Wales | 67% | 5% | 20% | £9000 | £13500 | 135 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Motorsports Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Central Lancashire | 92% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | - | 107 | Preston | On campus Full-time | |
Motorsports Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons) | University of Central Lancashire | 92% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | - | 107 | Preston | On campus Full-time | |
Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £1155 | - | - | Oxford | On campus Part-time |