BEng Motorsports Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Motorsports Engineering, an engineering degree focused on the design, analysis, and development of racing vehicles. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional placement year. The first year establishes core principles through Design and Sustainability, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practice, Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1), Mechanical Engineering Science, and Race Car Anatomy, alongside foundational modules such as Study Skills and Information Technology, Fundamental Tools for Engineers, Analytical Studies for Engineers, Fundamentals of Engineering Practice, Design Studies for Engineers, and Foundation Mathematics. The second year advances into Applied Instrumentation and Control, Design and Manufacture, Thermo-fluids, Motorsports Mechanics, and Operations Management A, with optional choices including Computer Aided Design and Simulation and Further Engineering Mathematics applied in CAD and Simulation. The final year focuses on practical application through Motorsports Design, Motorsports Vehicle Development, Engineering Project with Sustainability, and Motorsports Systems, supported by optional modules like Advanced Computer Aided Design and Engineering Simulation.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects. T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills and Information Technology
- Fundamental Tools for Engineers
- Analytical Studies for Engineers
- Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
- Design Studies for Engineers
- Foundation Mathematics
- Design and Sustainability
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Practice
- Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1)
- Mechanical Engineering Science
- Race Car Anatomy
- Applied Instrumentation and Control
- Design and Manufacture
- Thermo-fluids
- Motorsports Mechanics
- Operations Management A
- Computer Aided Design and Simulation
- Further Engineering Mathematics applied in CAD and Simulation
- Motorsports Design
- Motorsports Vehicle Development
- Engineering Project with Sustainability
- Motorsports Systems
- Advanced Computer Aided Design
- Engineering Simulation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BEng Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.