Automotive and Motorsport Engineering (Hons) Staffordshire University

Overview

The Automotive and Motorsport Engineering (Hons) program offered by Staffordshire University focuses on mechanical engineering aspects of the automotive and motorsport field. If you want to work with suppliers, manufacturers and specialist enterprises in the automotive and motorsport sectors - with companies such as Bentley, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and JCB - either course could meet your goals.

Study with us and you’ll apply mechanical engineering principles to automotive and motorsport applications, developing the skills to analyse complex automotive systems and learning about the complex world of motorsport engineering.

You’ll have the chance to use and develop your theoretical knowledge, using computer-based models to design, implement and test your work. You’ll also gain valued transferable skills, such as presenting, writing, discussion and teamwork. As you progress, you’ll develop your skills further and create virtual environments within which your designs and simulations can run.

You’ll be encouraged to compete in the IMechE Formula student competition, as well as other race experiences. If you’re looking to gain hands-on industry experience, our links with organisations such as Slidesports Race Engineering, and Ginetta could provide the opportunity of a placement.

Careers

Graduates from our Automotive and Motorsport Engineering courses have gone on to work with manufacturers, suppliers, and specialist enterprises in the automotive and motorsport sectors.

Many now work for companies such as Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, Cummins and JCB. Some of our graduates enter employment as technicians for the motorsport industry. Others work for companies competing in BTCC, World Rally and F1. Others have continued their studies with a taught postgraduate MSc degree or a research-based MPhil or PhD.