Competitive BUCS or BUCS Para Sport athletes
MEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering Integrated Master's degree at the University of Lancashire
MEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering at University of Lancashire. Over four years of full-time study, you'll develop expertise across core theory, research methods, applied practice, and specialist options, alongside an independent project and professional skills development.
About this course
Our MEng in Motorsports Engineering prepares you for a career working on some of the most advanced vehicles in the world, at the highest level in motorsports. From the provider’s course page.
MEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at the University of Lancashire, based in Main Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £31,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Design and SustainabilityCompulsory
Module details
This module aims to develop your knowledge and skills in Engineering Design. You'll develop skills in design methodology, computer aided design, technical drawing and sustainable design.
- Engineering AnalysisCompulsory
Module details
This module enables you to recognise and use essential core mathematical methods and computational analysis to support further study of engineering and technology.
- Engineering PracticeCompulsory
Module details
This module imparts knowledge of computer-aided design, programming, digital electronics, and manufacturing techniques. It readies you for diverse engineering tasks involving system design, manufacturing, and testing in various disciplines.
- Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1)Compulsory
Module details
This module will develop and establish the fundamental principles of engineering science. You'll learn basic engineering practice and problem-solving techniques. You'll also be introduced to associated measurement techniques.
- Mechanical Engineering ScienceCompulsory
Module details
The aim of this module is to further develop the core principles and theory of mechanical engineering science.
- Race Car AnatomyCompulsory
Module details
This module provides an introduction to the anatomy of racing cars. You will learn about the processes used in racing car design and manufacture. This will build upon previous knowledge of general engineering principles.
Year 2 7 modules
- Applied Instrumentation and ControlCompulsory
Module details
This module will introduce modern engineering experimentation. This includes experiment design, system calibration, data acquisition, analysis and presentation. You will gain hands-on experience with modern instrumentation and systems-level experimentation.
- Design and ManufactureCompulsory
Module details
In this module you will develop technical knowledge related to concept evolution, detail design and prototype development. You will also learn project management methods to prepare for your final year project.
- Thermo-fluidsCompulsory
Module details
This module will introduce you to the principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in the context of aerodynamics and heat engines and motor sports engineering. It will develop your problem solving, mathematical modelling and computational modelling skills.
- Motorsport MechanicsCompulsory
Module details
We aim with this module to develop your analytical and design skills in the context of motorsport.
- Operations Management ACompulsory
Module details
In this module you will develop the skills and knowledge that is needed to be able to participate in an operations management team.
- Computer Aided Design and SimulationOptional
Module details
On this module you'll further your knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Simulation as used in the engineering industry.
- Further Engineering Mathematics applied in CAD and SimulationOptional
Module details
You will apply CAD and simulation techniques to engineering design problems. You will use state-of-the-art software used by tier-one industries, and underpin learning with analytical and numerical method.
Year 3 7 modules
- Motor Sport DesignCompulsory
Module details
This module employs active projects like Formula Student and Shell Eco-marathon, involving vehicle design. Specific goals include analysing team dynamics, technical design calculations, the product cycle process, and external interactions for funding.
- Motor Sports Vehicle DevelopmentCompulsory
Module details
This module enhances your competences via active projects like Formula Student and Shell Eco-marathon, focusing on developing new vehicles. Specific goals encompass understanding team dynamics, the product cycle process, and external engagement for funding.
- Engineering Project with SustainabilityCompulsory
Module details
This module involves planning, executing, and reporting on an engineering project. The project includes investigation, analysis, design, evaluation, testing, and manufacturing, based on current research or development.
- Motor Sports SystemsCompulsory
Module details
In this module, you will develop your skills associated with the design of motorsports systems, experience methods associated with engineering, and perform a design audit. You will investigate factors influencing the design and performance of a complex motorsports system and integrate the principles associated with the design of motorsports systems.
- Advanced Computer Aided DesignOptional
Module details
This module will introduce you to Computer Aided Design (CAD) concerning the design process. You will learn about shape modelling in the engineering process and gain an extensive knowledge of 3D modelling functions. You will also be introduced to parametric programming using CAD, its language, and how to use it to solve problems.
- Engineering SimulationOptional
Module details
This module will introduce you to the concept of engineering simulation using computer simulation software.
- Mechanics and MaterialsOptional
Module details
This module will enable you to develop enhanced skills and knowledge in Mechanics and Materials.
Year 4 5 modules
- Motorsport Vehicle DynamicsCompulsory
Module details
On this module you'll develop your understanding of race car vehicle dynamic, including ride and handling and engine and gas dynamics. You'll also synthesise solutions to complex engineering problems in motorsport.
- ProjectCompulsory
Module details
In this module, you will carry out an engineering project. This will include the analysis, design, manufacture and testing of a product or system. You will also evaluate the environmental and societal impacts of solutions.
- Advanced Tribology - Design and Reliability of Machine ElementsCompulsory
Module details
You will develop a critical understanding of design processes that evaluate end-user experience. Topics covered include lubrication; calculating friction coefficients and wear rates; techniques for the selection, design and performance evaluation of fluid film bearings. You will learn about methods for obtaining performance data and determining the cause of tribological failures. You will also learn about appropriate maintenance and design practices for product sustainability and operational cos
- Engineer in SocietyCompulsory
Module details
You will gain experience in the processes of maintaining product integrity within engineering design and the product cycle. You'll look at the responsibilities of the engineer to both the enterprise and society by looking at both national and international standards. You will also analyse and evaluate several risks and ethical and legal responsibilities.
- Advanced Engineering SystemsCompulsory
Module details
This module will allow you to enhance research, investigative, evaluative and use problem solving abilities to develop a systems approach to analytical design and methodologies, investigate factors influencing the design and performance of a suitably complex engineering systems and integrate the fundamental principles.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course prepares you to work on advanced motorsports vehicles at the highest competitive level. You'll usually start with core engineering foundations, mechanics, thermodynamics and materials science, alongside motorsports-specific topics. As you progress through Years 2 and 3, a course like this normally moves toward specialist areas such as aerodynamics, powertrain systems, chassis dynamics and vehicle performance optimisation. You'll combine theoretical learning with practical laboratory work and design projects, building toward a major engineering design or research project in your final year. The integrated Master's structure allows you to develop both breadth in engineering principles and depth in motorsports applications.
Who it's for
You're drawn to high-performance engineering and understand how motors, aerodynamics and systems work together. You're methodical but driven by real-world outcomes: you want theory that translates to actual racing environments. This course suits those with strong analytical thinking, curiosity about vehicle dynamics, and the discipline to sustain focus across a four-year programme. You thrive when learning connects directly to industry practice, and you're prepared for the rigorous problem-solving that motorsport engineering demands.
University & format
The University of Lancashire, based at its Main Campus, offers this MEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering as a full-time, 4-year integrated Master's degree taught in English. The University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your qualification will be nationally recognised. The institution holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H334). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Lancashire →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Undergraduates from low-income households, subject to eligibility
Eligible undergraduate students with experience of care
Eligible undergraduate or taught-postgraduate unpaid carers
Forced migrants who are not eligible for student finance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
Still deciding what to study?
StudyKit brings course choice, applications and funding together in one place, with a personal AI assistant. Find what really fits you and start your UCAS application step by step.
Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £31,000 | £29,000 – £34,000 | 40 |
| 3 years after | £29,500 | £23,500 – £35,500 | 100 |
| 5 years after | £35,500 | £27,500 – £43,000 | 110 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 30; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £31,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 72% · in work or study 100% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Lancashire
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Main Campus
2,263 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Lancashire from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,325 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Lancashire’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Lancashire and gov.uk before you apply.
Related courses
More at University of Lancashire
BA (Hons) Leadership Through Outdoor AdventureBA (Hons) · University of Lancashire
BA (Hons) Physical Education and SportBA (Hons) · University of Lancashire
BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport (with Foundation Year)BA (Hons) · University of Lancashire
BA (Hons) Sports JournalismBA (Hons) · University of LancashireCommon questions
How competitive is entry?
What are the entry requirements?
What do graduates go on to do?
What will it cost me?
Request information about MEng (Hons) Motorsports Engineering
Prospectus, key dates, entry and funding, free to your inbox.
