Course description
Delivered at Castle Combe Race Circuit in partnership with Oxford Brookes University, the principal aim of this course is to provide an education in motorsport technology producing graduates who have the necessary range of skills and depth of understanding to successfully pursue careers as engineers working in the industry. A distinguishing feature of this course is its practical and applied motorsport emphasis which it derives from industries local to the college and the expertise of the staff. If you graduate from the course, you should be able to work effectively in industry as part of design, development or research teams with the skills necessary to turn concepts into drawings and through to the manufacturing and assembly processes.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry onto this course requires successful completion of a Foundation Degree Motorsport Engineering at one of Oxford Brookes' partner colleges which must include a pass of Maths at level 5.
Foundation Degrees from other colleges or universities may be admitted if their modules are equivalent and considered of a suitable standard.
Other qualifications such as Higher National Diplomas deemed equivalent by Oxford Brookes will be considered on an individual basis.
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening.
Training Course Content
Modules covered are likely to include:
- Management, Ethics, Energy and Sustainability
- Engineering Project
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Motorsport Engine Technology
- Motorsport Vehicle Performance
- Advanced Electronic Systems
Please note:
Modules and course content are subject to change.
Course delivery details
Assessment across the course includes written assignments e.g. reports, case studies and presentations.
The emphasis is on assessment coursework but you may have to complete short in class tests / exams to support the completion of criteria and test your understanding within classes.
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Continuing Studies
You will be eligible to apply for an extensive range of careers within the Motorsport Engineering industry.
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