Course description

• Set yourself apart as an innovative and resourceful motorsport engineer - ready to work with top teams or high-profile manufacturers
• Not sure on the type of engineering you want to study? Spend the 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
• This course 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
• Hone your skills in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated workshop space and our computer labs
• Study a wide range of vehicles and systems
• Take part in challenging extra-curricular activities such as Formula Student and Radical SR1 Cup Championship

If you have the potential and ambition to study with us but feel you’re not quite ready to join the BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering right now, why not consider taking this course with a foundation year?

How you will learn

Real world learning

There are opportunities for you to go on an optional work placement between your second and third year.

The course also includes field trips to local race circuits for testing and visits to a number of exhibitions where you can strengthen your professional networks. You will also attend guest lectures as part of the annual IMechE series.

How you are assessed

Assessment is through a mixture of coursework assignments, examinations and formal presentations.

Additional information about your studies

Teaching hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.

Additional costs and optional extras

We’re committed to providing you with an outstanding learning experience. Our expert teaching, excellent facilities and great employability prepare you for your future career. As part of our commitment to you we aim to keep any additional study costs to a minimum. However, there are occasions where students may incur some additional costs.

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.

Included in your fees

• Free student membership of relevant professional accreditation body
• Take part in motor race event or track testing, using professional race cars
• Some essential educational software packages will be provided free
• Use of resources such as motorsport workshop, computer rooms, and laboratories
• Use of PPE kits in workshops as and when required, such as safety boots, safety googles and ear plugs
• One industrial visit during induction week/first year
• Talks from expert industry speakers
• Small allowance for final year project

Mandatory costs not included in your fees

• Additional Educational Software approx. £100
• Computer Accessories approx. £50
• Workshop material approx. £100
• Additional Industry visits approx. £50
• Additional expenses for final year project approx. £50

Optional costs not included in your fees

• Personal computer or tablet computer approx. £500

Please note: Our courses are refreshed and updated on a regular basis. If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.