Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering (Validated by The Open University)

Open University  is committed to delivering learning that is rooted in the real world and to develop work-ready graduates with the professional skills and behaviours that employers need.  

The course will help learners develop a wide range of skills including, but not limited to:

Technical Skills

• Race car chassis dynamics, tuning and driver development.
• Systems fault finding and diagnostic techniques and rectification
• Powertrain maintenance and performance development
• Race team operations and logistics
• Design Tools and Techniques
• Motorsport science
• Development Tools
• Fabrication design and manufacture

Employability Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Reflective Practice
• Decision Making
• Team Working

General Entry Requirements

The general entry requirements below identify the minimum qualifications needed to apply for the programme. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis on application. You are required to upload a copy of your qualification certificates to show how you meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to enrolment. Applications will also require successful completion of the admissions process.

GCSE/ Level 2 Requirements

• GCSE grade C/4 in English Language, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification

AND

• In addition to Maths and English, two additional GCSE’s at Grade C or above are required.   
• Complete the admissions process which includes passing an entry assessment into the course.

Course Entry Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 64 UCAS points (normally from A levels or Level 3 Diploma) or
• Access to Higher Education Diploma with an overall average of 45+%  

This will be assessed via an entry test as part of the interview and selection process.     

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Alternatively, you can provide evidence of your ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, either through Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Further details on APL can be found in the HE Admissions Process section of our website and the HE Accreditation of Prior Learning SOP.    

International Students English Language Requirements

International applicants, from Non-Native English speaking countries, must have evidence of English Language Level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:

• IELTS 6.0 (Academic) (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE Academic 51 (minimum of 46 in each part)
• Or equivalent UKVI-approved English Language Test

For further information please contact our International Department at international@serc.ac.uk

Students who wish to gain admission at year two of the Foundation Degree:  

• Learner will have successfully completed and achieved all learning modules of the Level 4.   
• Learners will require a Certificate in Higher Education or a Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a related subject, qualifications deemed equivalent or by the College’s policy relating to APEL

Related Degree Programmes

• Students that wish to further their studies may undertake a related Level 6 qualification, either at a university.
• University of Central Lancaster
• University of Bolton
• University of Wolverhampton
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Derby
• Coventry University
  

Apprenticeships

• Williams
• McLaren
• Specialist Supplier Network e.g. Xtrac,

Employment

This Foundation Degree programme has been designed to equip students with the knowledge required to thrive in the changing world of work. Roles may include, but are not limited to: Race engineering, factory to on-event Race car design and implementation, this could be specialist or a more holistic design role Technical roles, responsibilities within motorsport team operations Technical roles and responsibilities within the wider sphere of automotive and the motorsport supplier network e.g. powertrains, ancillaries etc Manufacture of specialist motorsport components e.g. specialist fabrication.

On completion of the course it is envisaged that students will:

• Have acquired a high level of motorsport engineering skills and relevant industrial exposure to allow them to gain employment within the motorsport sector.
  

• Understand the relationship between key areas of motorsport technologies including engine technologies, chassis design, emerging technologies and sustainability issues.
  

• Effectively plan, present and manage motorsport projects.
  

• Identify the opportunities available to them upon completion of the course including life-long learning.

As part of the course you will be in the workshop. You will therefore require suitable PPE (boots, overalls, gloves etc estimated cost £ 100.

As part of the course you will be expected to participate in field trips to race events which will incur an estimated cost of £100.