Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering (Validated by The Open University)

Contact Hours per week:

16.75 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.

Mandatory Additional Study

Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.

Personal Study

22 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

Students who wish to gain admission at first year of the Foundation Degree:

• Must possess a minimum of 64 UCAS points (normally from A levels or Level 3 Diploma) or access to Higher Education Diploma with an overall average of 45+%  
• Applicants must have achieved a minimum of Grades C or above in English and Maths or other equivalent qualifications, such as Essential Skill Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy. 
• In addition to Maths and English, two additional GCSE’s at Grade C or above are required.   
• Complete the admissions process which includes passing an entry assessment into the course.

This will be assessed via an entry test as part of the interview and selection process.     

Applicants who do not hold any formal Level 3/4 qualifications but hold significant and relevant Industrial experience may gain admission through experiential learning and should request the college Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) procedure.    

English Language Requirements for International students:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level
• B2 IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English    

Tier 4 Students:

• SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

Students who wish to gain admission at year two of the Foundation Degree:  

• Learner will have successfully completed and achieved all learning modules of the Level 4.   
• Learners will require a Certificate in Higher Education or a Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a related subject, qualifications deemed equivalent or by the College’s policy relating to APEL.

On completion of the course it is envisaged that students will:

• Have acquired a high level of motorsport engineering skills and relevant industrial exposure to allow them to gain employment within the motorsport sector.
  

• Understand the relationship between key areas of motorsport technologies including engine technologies, chassis design, emerging technologies and sustainability issues.
  

• Effectively plan, present and manage motorsport projects.
  

• Identify the opportunities available to them upon completion of the course including life-long learning.

As part of the course you will be in the workshop. You will therefore require suitable PPE (boots, overalls, gloves etc estimated cost £ 100.

As part of the course you will be expected to participate in field trips to race events which will incur an estimated cost of £100.

Year 1 Modules (6 modules)

Engineering Practical Applications 1

Engine and Hybrid

Technology Engineering

Mathematics Engineering

Science Engineering

Practical Applications 2

Vehicle Electronics and Diagnostic Techniques

Year 2 Modules (5 modules)

Motorsport Powertrain

Motorsport Management and Logistics

Engineering Design

Work-Based Learning/ Projects

Chassis Dynamics and Data Acquisition