WHAT & WHERE TO STUDY
A career in motorsport can take many paths — mechanics, engineering, driving, management, marketing and more. The best place and course to study depends on which role you want.
What To Study:
- Automotive Technology (Level 2-3)
- Motorsport Technology (Level 2-3)
- Mechanical Technician Diploma (Level 2-3)
- Apprenticeships with race teams
Recommendations on where to study:
What To Study:
- Motorsport Engineering – In Essence this is a Mechanical Engineering Degree that has modules that are more specific to the Motorsport industry. (Required for Motorsport specific roles like Performance and Race Engineering)
- Automotive Engineering – More generalised than Motorsport Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering – Required for roles centered around Aerodynamics and CFD.
Recommendations on where to study Motorsport Engineering:
- Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
- Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
- Coventry University, Coventry, UK
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea, Wales
- Wolverhampton University, Wolverhampton, UK
- University of Greater Manchester, Bolton, UK
- National Motorsport Academy, Online
Recommendations on Additional Motorsport Engineering courses:
What to study:
- Mechanical Engineering – More generalised than Motorsport/Automotive Engineering, ideal for Design based roles.
Recommendations on where to study Mechanical Engineering:
What to study:
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering – Required for Electrical Design, Systems and Controls based roles.
Recommendations on where to study Electrical Engineering:
What to study:
- Marketing – Required for those interested in marketing, PR and partnership management roles.
Where to study Marketing:
- University of Bath, Bath, UK
- University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
- Durham University, Durham, UK
Recommendations on Additional Motorsport Marketing courses:
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