This specialist degree has arisen from the demand in the motorsport industry for graduates who have a rigorous and traditional academic education coupled with a well-developed appreciation of the highly competitive and commercial nature of this specialist and fast-moving industry. The subjects studied are those that you would encounter on a mechanical engineering course, but with a strong flavour of motorsport in their application. Some modules are specific to the course and relate closely to racing vehicle materials, manufacturing methods, IC engines, aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and electronics. * Read about Student Industrial Work Placements. * This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). * View the Brunel Racing website. What Do Our Students Think About this Course? View Student Profiles to see what our students say about this course. About Mechanical Engineering at Brunel From jet aircraft to air conditioning plant, from tunnelling machines to body-scanners, from technical consultancy to financial services such as insurance, mechanical engineers deal with the design and production of the machines, systems and structures that are taken for granted in the modern world. The range and diversity of career choice is consequently tremendous. In response to this diversity, we offer a variety of parallel courses, three of which give emphasis in the latter part of the course to a particular specialism. We also offer the Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year course. The range of courses reflects several of our research interests: * energy and environmental engineering; * internal combustion engines and their fuels; * structures and materials; * fluid mechanics. Aims The BEng (Hons) (three years academic study) programme aims to produce graduates equipped to play leading professional roles in the motorsport, automotive and related industries. The MEng (four years academic study) programme aims to produce graduates possessing qualities and transferable skills for demanding employment in the motorsport, automotive and related industries and in the public sector, where the exercise of leadership, initiative, personal responsibility and decision-making are required. Levels 1 and 2 are designed to that ensure you have a firm grasp of the theoretical and practical elements of the discipline. Level 3 is directly related to motor racing engineering.

This degree is very popular in industry and consequently our graduates have a good employment record. Careers Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey These statistics relate to graduates from a number of different pathways – Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design, Motorsport Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Engineering and Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies. In 2011/12, six months after graduating: * 71.9% of graduates with a first degree were in employment * 13.5% were in full-time further study * 1.0% were combining work and study Read more about graduate destinations for this subject area Pole position The UK is one of the world leaders in motorsport technology in all its forms, from formula one racing and rally driving through to go-karts. In the most recent MIA National Survey, the industry in this country employed over 40,000 people (25,000 of whom were engineers), and achieved a turnover of nearly £5 billion. The international business community looks to the UK for leadership in design, manufacture and consultancy, and skilled staff are always in demand. Motorsport is a high-tech, high profile and highly competitive global industry, and companies use state-of-the-art materials, designs and processes to stay at the top. Aerospace industries are not alone at the forefront of science and engineering progress. Motorsport is constantly evolving as companies seek to gain an edge on their rivals, and the lifespan of products is very short. All aspects of the industry have to reflect this as the key to success is that vehicles have to be ready for the race, no matter what. This pressure has resulted in some of the finest engineering solutions (both design and manufacturing) and team management techniques. In reaching for the common goal, close-knit teams mean that your effort is noticed and your contributions rewarded. Past students A number of Brunel graduates are currently working in motorsport or related engineering companies, some holding very senior positions. Destinations have included Force India F1, Lotus, Triumph Motorcycles, Ricardo, Cummins and Perkins Engines. Many keep in touch with Brunel, giving you potential access to future employers. Research Some of our graduates go directly into research, leading to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD), whilst others spend several years in industry first before studying for either a PhD or EngD (Engineering Doctorate). Opportunities for research are open to excellent graduates from the Motorsport Engineering course. General Mechanical Engineering careers Recent graduates from the School of Engineering and Design as a whole have gone on to work for prestigious companies such as Vodafone, Qinetiq Group, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, GE Energy, the Ministry of Defence and Thales. Placements You have the option to spend a year working in motorsport or a related industry between Levels 2 and 3. This industrial placement forms the basis of their major individual project for many students, and may lead to future employment. It also significantly enhances your CV, and increases your network of contacts.