Brunel University

Course Details

Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MSc

Course Description

Motorsport is one of the world's most dynamic, competitive industries - and engineers that master their craft have almost unlimited career opportunities. This MSc in Automotive Motorsport Engineering at Brunel equips graduates with the qualities and transferable skills they need to flourish at a senior level in an exacting industry. The comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of specialist skills sought within the industry – including core modules in: Research methods and sustainable engineering Racing team management and vehicle testing Advanced vehicle dynamics, IC engines, materials and manufacturing Optional modules may be viewed below. You’ll gain practical experience through a team project, and complete a dissertation of your choice, typically covering a design, experimental, computing or analysis subject.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

Automotive and motorsport engineers have some of the most exciting roles in the science, engineering and technology sector. There is a high demand for graduate engineers ready to tackle the challenges of the future, such as finding ways to design and build vehicles more cost effectively, or working to address wider environmental and safety concerns, or working in motor racing. The course is designed to equip graduates with the skills required by industry. Alongside technical skills, the programme provides students with business and team-working skills vital to the automotive and motorsport sectors. The course’s graduates go on to careers with leading automotive companies as well as motor racing teams (e.g. Jaguar Land Rover, Delphi, Ford) and racing firms such as Mercedes High Performance Engines, Red Bull, Williams and Lotus. At Brunel we provide many opportunities and experiences within your degree programme and beyond – work-based learning, professional support services, volunteering, mentoring, sports, arts, clubs, societies, and much, much more – and we encourage you to make the most of them, so that you can make the most of yourself.




Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MSc Brunel University