Cranefield University - Motorsport Industry
Cranefield University - Motorsport Industry
Cranefield University - Motorsport Industry
Motorsport is a demanding world that requires total commitment from its technical managers, designers and engineers. Without their skills and expertise drivers don't even get on the grid. Behind the sport there is a dynamic network of manufacturers, suppliers and consultants. Cranfield University's Motorsport Engineering and Management MSc has been developed in collaboration with leading motorsport companies, in response to the sector's need for postgraduate level engineers. The programme will hone your skills and expertise in relation to motorsport and provide you with management development tailored towards the discipline.
Focus on your career
Motorsport is a difficult sector to break into. While we cannot guarantee a job, graduates of this programme have joined motorsport companies such as Williams F1, McLaren Racing, Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, Renault F1, Lotus Racing, M-Sport, Force India, Mercedes GP Petronas, Prodrive, Xtrac, RML, EM Motorsport and DAMS. Part-time students are able to deliver significant business benefits to their employer. The skills and knowledge gained will also promote progression to more senior roles in the future.
Accredited by
www.motorsport.cranfield.ac.uk
Course details
Duration: Full-time: 1 year. Part-time: 2-3 years Start date: Full-time: October. Part-time: Throughout the year Funding: The Grand Prix Mechanics Charitable Trust offers funding opportunities subject to availability. Part-time students are usually supported by their employers. For further details on funding opportunities please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding
Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science-based discipline. Other relevant qualifications together with considerable industrial experience may be considered.
Modules
Composite Structures for Motorsport Metallic Structures for Motorsport Motorsport Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Motorsport Electronics and Data Acquisition Motorsport Power Train Design Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics Project and Financial Management for Motorsport The Business of Motorsport
Course Overview
The MSc course comprises an induction week followed by eight one-week assessed modules. You will develop an understanding of motorsport fundamentals. The taught element progresses alongside the development of a group design project during which you will develop a solution to a real-life problem. Finally, the individual thesis project is usually industrially supported, and is of relevance to motorsport. Companies such as Renault F1, Prodrive, Silverstone Circuits, Cosworth, Williams F1, McLaren Racing and Red Bull Racing have backed projects. This provides you with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate independent research ability, working within agreed objectives, deadlines and budgets. Qualifications of Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip), comprising the eight taught modules and the design project, and Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), comprising six taught modules, are also available.
Prizes
Full-time students compete for prizes and trophies which have been awarded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Visiting Professor Adrian Reynard, Prodrive and the BRDC.
Contact
For further information and an application form please contact: School of Applied Sciences T: + 44 (0) 1234 754086 E: [email protected]
Structure
Taught modules Group design project* Individual project 40% 20% 40%
Supported by
www.motorsport.cranfield.ac.uk
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Note: Cranfield University reserves the right to change the programme without prior notification. Information correct at time of going to print.