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Bachelor of Motorsport Engineering

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An MSc in motorsport engineering with specialist vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics modules.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Motorsport Engineering to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in designing and testing vehicles in crash scenarios
Race engineering strategy. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Motorsport engineering at McLaren
Red Bull
Ferrari
Mercedes AMG HPP
Williams Advanced Engineering
Xtrac
Triumph Motorbikes
Hyundai World Rally Team

Curriculum

Specialist modules include Advanced Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamics
Designing and testing vehicles in crash scenarios
Race engineering strategy
And motorsport sponsorship and management. The dissertation can be a personal project
A collaboration with a research or commercial organisation
Or an industry-sponsored project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points BEng (Hons):
120 MEng (Hons):
128 A Level
BEng (Hons): BBB including Mathematics and one from Physics
Chemistry
Design Technology
Biology
Further Mathematics
Electronics or Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies
MEng: ABB including Mathematics and one from Physics
BTEC BEng (Hons):
DDM in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar
To incl

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Motorsport Engineering admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,800 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	Engineering, Environment and Science
Department	Department of Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.