Motorsport Engineering BEng

Motorsport Engineering MEng

Degree programmes in

Motorsport Engineering

UNDERGRADUATE

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UCAS Codes

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The qualifications you need

Motorsport Engineering BEngH336 3 years (FT)

H335 4 years (FT) thick-sandwich

Motorsport Engineering MEng H331 4 years (FT)

H334 5 years (FT) thick-sandwich

Motorsport is a high-pressure environment. This pressure has resulted in some of the finest engineering solutions – both design and manufacturing - and ground-breaking team management techniques.

In reaching for the common goal, close-knit teams ensure individual effort is noticed and contributions rewarded.

At Brunel, our highly respected academics work together to equip you with the practical and business skills you need for a career in this high-octane environment – skills which are also highly prized in the wider world.

We look forward to giving you the best possible start.

Professor Hamid Bahai Head of Department

Welcome

Brunel University London code

B84 BRUNLApply online at www.ucas.com

You will need one of the following:

For the BEng

GCE A-level AAB, including Maths and Physics (General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted).

IB Diploma 33 points, including 6 and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and Higher Level Physics.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*D*D, including Distinctions in Further Mathematics and Further or Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications.

For BTEC Level 3 and A-level combinations please check the Motorsport Engineering page on our website.

Access to HE Diploma Complete and pass Access to Engineering course with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. All Maths and Physics units must be Distinctions at Level 3.

You will also need GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

For the MEng

GCE A-level AAA, including Maths and Physics (General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted).

IB Diploma 34 points, including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and 6 in Higher Level Physics.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*D*D*, including Distinctions in Further Mathematics and Further or Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications.

For BTEC Level 3 and A-level combinations please check the Motorsport Engineering page on our website.

Access to HE Diploma courses are not accepted for MEng entry. Access students should apply for the BEng in this subject. Once you have achieved the progression requirements on the BEng programme you can transfer to MEng at the end of Year 2.

You will also need GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

This information was correct as we went to print but it’s always a good idea to check the website www.brunel.ac.uk/courses for updates and specific entry criteria.

Profile

Gareth Gwilliam, (Motorsport Engineering MEng)

“Getting a job in Motorsport is the dream, but I wanted a well-respected and accredited degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.To get into Motorsport and move up you have to be good, but other people in the industry need to know you’re good; the industry is small, people move jobs a lot, and the industry is made up of predominantly small companies who don’t have huge HR teams, building contacts is vital; all chance conversations could be with your future employer.Brunel has helped me achieve this; my industrial placement, being part of one of the top Formula Student teams in the country, and alumni I knew as students combine to create networks where your reputation is known by numerous individuals within companies you want to work at.

None of these things are handed to you, but the opportunities are there for those who take them. If you want to make it into Motorsport you can’t be lazy, you need to be pro-active; volunteer in projects, gain experience and with a little luck along the way hopefully you will happen to be in the right place at the right time to land the job you want.”

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Why choose Motorsport Engineering?The UK is one of the world leaders in all aspects of motorsport technology, from Formula One and MotoGP racing through to world rally and touring car driving right down to professional karting and amateur circuit racing.

The UK is home to the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and Motorsport Valley, the largest concentration of top level motorsport firms in the world. The international business community looks to the UK for leadership in design, manufacture and consultancy, and skilled staff are always in demand.

All aspects of the industry have to reflect that the key to success is vehicles being ready for the race, no matter what. It’s an exciting, dynamic, high pressure environment in which to work. And if you’re well-prepared, the rewards are high too.

Why choose Motorsport Engineering at Brunel?Our specialist degree provides a rigorous and traditional academic education along with a well-developed appreciation of the highly competitive and commercial nature of the automotive industry generally, and the fast moving motorsport sector specifically. We are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

During your time with us you’ll have plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice. For example, the Brunel Racing FS student-led team has been consistently competitive in Formula Student UK since its inception and was placed in the top five UK teams at Formula Student UK in 2014, with top UK place in the acceleration event.

We are also home to the Brunel Racing TT student team which enters the TT Zero electric motorcycle race on the Isle of Man each year, competing against professionals including Mugen and Parker Racing.

Brunel Racing FS placed in the top 5 UK teams at Formula Student UK in 2014 with top UK place in the acceleration event

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Our graduates currently work in the highly-competitive, fast-moving motorsport sector including race engineers at McLaren F1 and BMW Motorsport and design engineers at Force India F1 and McLaren Racing

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What we teach Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

All BEng and MEng courses have a common first two years

Motorsport Engineering BEngLevel one (year one)

• Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics

• Fundamentals of Thermofluids

• Analytical Methods and Skills

• Engineering Materials, Manufacturing and Electrical Machines

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• Motorsport Laboratories, technical drawing and workshop experience

Level two (year two)

• Solid Body Mechanics

• Thermofluids

• Computing, Analytical Methods, Control and Instrumentation

• Professional Engineering Applications and Practice

• Principles of Vehicle Design

Level three (year three)

• Major Individual Project

• Vehicle Performance

• FEA, CFD and Design of Engineering Systems

• Professional Engineering Practice

Motorsport Engineering MEngLevel one (year one)

• Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics

• Fundamentals of Thermofluids

• Analytical Methods and Skills

• Engineering Materials, Manufacturing and Electrical Machines

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• Motorsport Laboratories, technical drawing and workshop experience

Level two (year two)

• Solid Body Mechanics

• Thermofluids

• Computing, Analytical Methods, Control and Instrumentation

• Professional Engineering Applications and Practice

• Principles of Vehicle Design

Level three (year three)

• Major Individual Project

• Vehicle Performance

• FEA, CFD and Numerical Modelling

• Professional Engineering Practice

Level five (year four)

• Major Group Project

• Strategic Management, Innovation and Enterprise

• Racing Team Management and Vehicle Testing

• Advanced Racing Vehicle Dynamics, IC Engines, Materials and Manufacturing

• Advanced Thermofluids

• Advanced Solid Body Mechanics

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it.

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Profile

Duncan McKay, (Motorsport Engineering MEng)

“The Foundation of Engineering course was extremely useful for me, it gave me the opportunity to prove that I really was capable of becoming a great engineer, despite not necessarily having acquired the right qualifications previously. I am now in my final of year of an MEng degree in Motorsport Engineering and loving it.

As a student at Brunel I have had the pleasure of competing as a team member at Formula Student motorsport design competitions, and will be doing so again as a team manager in the future. I have also won an award (the Crown Engineering Design Team prize) for some of my project work. During my time here I have been involved in multiple societies and sports clubs, including the film society, swimming team, mountain climbing and archery.

After I graduate I plan to work in either the motorsport industry, such as for an F1 team, or in performance vehicle research, engineering the sports cars of tomorrow.”

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How we teachYou will be taught in a mixture of lectures, laboratory sessions, design studio workshops and one-to-one supervision.

You will demonstrate your learning in lots of different ways including assignments, project work, reports on laboratory practicals, oral presentations, tests and examinations.

Getting ready for workWe have a reputation for producing graduates of the highest calibre, equipped with transferable skills designed to meet the challenges of employment in the engineering sector. Our MEng students often have a number of job offers before they graduate.

If you opt for a sandwich course you’ll spend a year working in motorsport or a related industry. Brunel graduates are often offered full-time posts at the companies where they carried out their work placements.

You’ll find Brunel graduates wherever there is excellence in motorsport including Mercedes F1, Williams, Force India F1, Lotus, McLaren Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Red Bull and Triumph Motorcycles. We also have a race engineer at BMW Motorsport and design engineers at McLaren Racing and Force India F1.

Our student team Brunel Racing TT enter the TT Zero electric motorcycle race on the Isle of Man and compete against professional teams including Mugen and Parker Racing

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Come and visit

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The best way to get a real feel for Brunel’s buzzing atmosphere is to come visit us, explore campus and meet our staff and students.

Open daysWe run regular Open Days where you can chat with students and lecturers and explore the campus. Check our website for dates www.brunel.ac.uk/openday

Campus toursWe run Campus Tours where our student ambassadors will show you around campus and answer your questions about student life at Brunel. Check our website for dates.

Individual visitsIf you can’t make an Open Day, feel free to contact us on openday.booking@brunel.ac.uk and we’ll happily arrange for you to come in and chat with a member of staff.

Getting hereDetails on how to find us are online at www.brunel.ac.uk/directions

Useful informationAccommodationAs a first year undergraduate you’re guaranteed a room on campus. We accommodate over 4500 students in five different complexes which creates a fantastic live/study atmosphere.

Flats come in different sizes accommodating from 4 to 16, and 30 of our 33 halls have en-suite facilities. The Isambard complex incorporates studio flats for co-habiting couples. Adapted and disabled rooms are available in the Isambard Complex, Mill Hall and Fleming Hall.

All rooms are fully furnished with bed and bedding, a desk, chest of drawers, wardrobe and free wifi. Accommodation costs vary between £104.00 to £132.50 a week (based on 2014-15 costs).

Find out more at www.brunel.ac.uk/accommodation or take a look at our Flickr account www.flickr.com/photos/accom

Fees and fundingFor information about fees and scholarships, go to www.brunel.ac.uk/ugfees

Disability and dyslexia supportWe want you to make the most of life at Brunel and fulfil your potential.Please get in touch www.brunel.ac.uk/disability

Explore and connect, any time with us:

Get in touch. We’d love to hear from you: Admissions, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK

admissions@brunel.ac.uk +44 (0)1895 265265

www.brunel.ac.uk

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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it. A contract is made at the point when an applicant accepts an offer from Brunel, meeting any conditions, and the acceptance is communicated to Brunel or the clearing system acting for Brunel, and this contract is confirmed. All students are required, as a condition of registration, to abide by and submit to the University’s statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules, which are published on the University’s website (a hard copy is available from the Registry at the Uxbridge address). Note: the information contained within this course brochure is correct at the time of going to print (June 2015).

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