Motorsport Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Modules

This course has a common first yearIn the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field. We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year coursesAutomotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)Motorsport Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)ModulesMechanical Science – 20 creditsManufacturing Technology and Materials – 20 creditsEngineering Design – 20 creditsEngineering Application – 20 creditsEngineering Mathematics – 20 creditsElectrical and Electronic Engineering Principles – 20 creditsYear TwoIn year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with design and sustainability, thermofluid mechanics, and analytical modelling, amongst others. ModulesVehicle Systems and Development - 20 creditsSolid Mechanics and Dynamics - 20 creditsThermofluid Mechanics - 20 creditsAnalytical Modelling - 20 creditsEngineering Management - 20 creditsDesign and Sustainability - 20 creditsPlacement YearThere’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.Final YearYear three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor. ModulesIndividual Project (BEng only) - 20 creditsMotorsport Project Planning and Development Engineering - 20 creditsMotorsport Product Innovation (BEng only) - 20 creditsMotorsport Aerodynamics and Vehicle Dynamics - 20 creditsMotorsport Powertrain (BEng only) - 20 creditsFinite Element Analysis and Vehicle Structures - 20 creditsIndividual Project Dissertation (L7) (MEng only) - 20 creditsFurther Motorsport Product Innovation (L7) (MEng only) - 20 creditsFurther Motorsport Powertrain (L7) (MEng only) - 20 creditsWe regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include:Formal examinationsPhase testsEssaysGroup workPresentationsReportsProjectsCourseworkTime constrained assessments (i.e. Exams)Individual AssignmentsLaboratoriesThe Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include coursework, tests, essays, formal examinations, practical or project work, group work and presentations, posters etc.

Professional bodies

• Mechanical Engineers, Institution of