Motorsport Engineering
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Contents
Motorsport Engineering There’s a good range of practical opportunities and the course includes more hands-on learning than some of the bigger universities.”
Introduction 04 Why the MET? 06 Location and accommodation 08 Student services and support 10 What our students say 11 Our alumni
Courses 12 Motorsport Engineering (FdEng) 14 M otorsport Technology (BSc)
Rhys FdEng Motorsport Engineering
General information 16 Entry requirements 17 H ow to apply 18 F ees and finance 19 Open events
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Introduction
Why the MET? Celebrating 100 years of creative excellence and continued innovation for the future. Nurture your individuality. Transform your future. Achieve your potential. Our core college values are:
Ambition
Our students show tenacity and drive to meet their future goals.
Community
We work collaboratively, producing talent for the local region and beyond.
Inclusivity
A supportive environment that nurtures the talent of all our students.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in all that we do, in our work and in the work of our students.
Motorsport engineering courses at the MET are taught at our Shoreham Airport Campus, but students also have access to specialist facilities at Broadwater Campus in Worthing. Our Shoreham Airport Campus is a specialist centre for aero, auto and motorsport engineering. Our dedicated motor vehicle workshop for degree students includes a range of vehicles, engines and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. Our hangar houses several aircraft, as well as engines and components, providing students with the hands-on experience they need for industry. The campus also offers a library and computer facilities, including industry-standard CAD, FEA and CFD software. Additional resources, including a wind tunnel, can be accessed at the University of Brighton. Our Broadwater Campus offers state-of-the-art machinery for general, mechanical and electronic engineering, including 3D printers, robots, lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drilling machines and welding equipment, as well as CAD and the latest computer hardware and software. Our engineering facility provides modern classrooms, workshops and computer labs.
This means that they oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum. Students can access specialist facilities at the University of Brighton, including wind tunnels and optical research engines.
Future-focused courses Thinking about the future can feel overwhelming at times. We believe it’s more important than ever that young people feel optimistic about their future careers. That’s why our degrees are designed to support you and develop your career potential. We are proud of the industry relevance of our courses and our record of graduate employment. Our courses are designed in consultation with industry and are taught by staff with industry experience. Our FdEng and BSc (Hons) qualifications are recognised internationally as technical, professional university-level qualifications. Employers know that these courses have been designed to provide the most up-to-date skills and knowledge. Within every course and throughout the College, we seek to consider, encourage and champion sustainable practices and the sustainability of our graduates’ futures. We are mindful of the environmental and cultural impact of our practices and approach to design.
Real-world challenges Our students are taking part in the Student Motorsport Challenge as part of the Nankang Tyre CityCar Cup Championship. Team Principal and Course Leader Dr Emma Norton says: “This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain first-hand industry experience. It is an enjoyable way to improve their employment prospects.” Our classic Formula Renault provides hands-on experience and is a unique teaching tool in the workshop and out on track.
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We celebrate our creative spirit and actively encourage our students to explore new ideas.
Our motorsport engineering courses are validated by the University of Brighton.
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Creativity
Industry-standard facilities
Introduction
Location and Living in Brighton
Living in Worthing
Each year Brighton plays host to a myriad of events, including the largest open-access arts festival in England: Brighton Fringe.
Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea are seaside towns just along the coast from Brighton.
Worthing is the largest town in Sussex. Both Worthing and Shoreham have have a range of shops and pubs next to the seafront. The hills of the South Downs and the Sussex countryside are within easy reach, and trains run through both towns and on to Brighton and London.
Accommodation in Worthing
Accommodation in Brighton
Housemate Finder
If you are looking for a room in a shared house or flat then check out our website’s accommodation page. We have collected some useful websites and services that can help.
Brighton is home to two universities and has a large number of private-sector student houses. There are also private halls of residence which are available to students from any university. In addition, there are many websites which advertise spare rooms in shared houses and flats.
You can get in touch with other students looking for accommodation with our Housemate Finder Facebook group. Once you have accepted the offer of a place to study at the MET, you will be sent instructions for joining the group.
Once you have accepted your offer to study at the MET, you will also be sent instructions to join our Housemate Finder Facebook group.
Brighton is well-known for its established music scene, independent record stores and the annual Great Escape Festival for emerging artists. When you need to reset from the excitement of the city, the natural beauty of the Sussex countryside is only a stone’s throw away.
For more information, visit gbmc.ac.uk/where-to-live
For more information, visit gbmc.ac.uk/where-to-live
accommodation
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The city is home to a plethora of boutiques, entertainment venues and galleries, with a seemingly endless supply of restaurants, pubs and clubs to enjoy.
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Shoreham-by-Sea (home to our Shoreham Airport Campus) has a real community atmosphere with bars, restaurants and the Ropetackle Arts Centre for live music, comedy and film screenings. If you want to get active outdoors, cycle the South Downs Link or try out paddleboarding on the River Adur. The town is just a short 15-minute train journey into Brighton and a 10-minute train journey from Worthing.
Worthing is just a 25-minute train journey away from the vibrant city of Brighton. This creative seaside community is home to music venues, museums, galleries and pop-up venues, including the East Beach artist studios, where local creatives exhibit their work. The seafront tells a story with its eclectic blend of history and the contemporary. Victorian architecture houses cosy eateries, traditional English pubs, and contemporary microbreweries.
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Student services and support We are proud of our supportive culture and friendly atmosphere. Our dedicated student services and support teams are here to guide you through the many aspects of student life, helping you to reach your full potential.
While your time at the MET should be fun, exciting and rewarding, we recognise that there may be times when you require additional personal and/or academic support. Our specialist support staff are qualified, caring and committed to ensuring you get the most out of your time here.
Welfare and mental health support Our team of expert Welfare and Mental Health Advisers are here to support you throughout your degree and ensure that you are getting help with any mental health issues you may be facing. We have two teams dedicated to supporting you. If you would like to get in touch, please email us: wellbeing@gbmc.ac.uk worthingwelfare@gbmc.ac.uk
Disability and learning support We welcome applications from people with disabilities. We will take all reasonable steps to remove barriers to learning and educational achievement, and to create an inclusive learning environment. We have a team of facilitators who support students with disabilities/difficulties such as physical disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, mental health difficulty, Autism Spectrum Condition, medical conditions or specific learning differences. We have a Disability Adviser who can help students with support and DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) enquiries, who will work with you to ensure that appropriate support is in place.
Students’ Union When you join one of our university-level motorsport engineering or motorsport technology courses, you’ll automatically become a member of the University of Brighton’s Students’ Union. Run by students for students, they represent your views with a focus on improving your overall student experience. Brighton SU provides a wide range of services and facilities, including sports, entertainment, shops, catering, discounts and societies.
Centres are well-equipped with an extensive collection of books, periodicals, DVDs, music and computers providing access to the internet, Microsoft Office, specialised software, and the college’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Additionally, you will have access to printing, photocopying and scanning. Staff are on hand to support you with using our learning resources both on and off campus.
Online Resources Our VLE empowers students and tutors to build content together and share in each other’s learning experiences. Students are easily able to access and store their course materials, share and collaborate with others. Additional online resources also provide you with access to a wide range of course-focused materials, databases, full text academic journals, articles, e-books, streamed recordings and specialist subject digital resources.
The apps in our VLE provide: – Space to store and create files – College email account – Access to course information, resources and assignments – Submission and originality checking tools
More information or support on using any of these online resources are available in our LRCs or on the Student Landing Page.
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University-level students are an important part of GB MET’s Student Voice. Student reps are recruited via their courses and represent the views of their peers. These reps will also have the opportunity to be part of our Student Executive and work directly with senior leaders in implementing change within the College.
Our Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) are at the hub of college life and provide access to an extensive range of specialist course-related resources, library and IT facilities.
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Student Voice
Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
Introduction
What our students say
Our alumni
I’ve progressed through the College from my Level 2 qualification right up to degree-level study. It’s great that we have access to our own specialist workshop and supportive tutors who work with us.”
Georgie Nunn was a Quality Engineer at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd and is now their Customer Satisfaction Lead.
Harvey BSc Motorsport Technology
The course has a good mix of theory and practical experience. I like being part of a small cohort where I can mix with people who have the same interests.”
Mike Cranfield is Principal Design Engineer at Powertrain Technology Ltd. Mike says: “The applied learning and practical experience of my course at the MET prepared me perfectly for my career.”
Chris FdEng Motorsport Engineering
Alex Gander is a visiting postgraduate researcher at the University of Brighton, developing a high speed laser-based hydrocarbon sensor.
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Teaching staff are attentive and engaging. I like how there’s access to professional standard equipment and the online learning experience has been great.”
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Courses
Motorsport Engineering Years 1 and 2 (full-time): FdEng Motorsport Engineering
Entry requirements Interview and normally a relevant Level 3 qualification or A-Levels (or equivalent). Full entry guide on pages 16-17. UCAS Code H330
You will gain the professional foundation required for a range of technical and management careers. This course will introduce you to the socioeconomic, legislative and environmental aspects of the motorsport industry and enable you to apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to formulate and resolve problems. All students have regular workshop time with the opportunity to work on a range of different motorsport related projects which form the basis of assignments. You will be equipped with the practical skills required to secure employment within the motorsport industry at technician level. On successful completion of this course, you can progress on to our one-year BSc top-up course in Motorsport Technology, or apply for direct entry to the final year of an alternative university honours degree in automotive engineering.
Key features: – E xclusive facilities and workshops with a variety of vehicles including a Yamaha R1 bike, Formula Renault car and go-karts – Strong industry links, with guest lectures, site visits and tours – Industry-standard analytical and development software for CAD, FEA and CFD work – Access to facilities at the University of Brighton, including wind tunnels and optical research engines
Modules include: – Engineering mathematics
– Engineering thermodynamics
– Automotive engineering science
– Materials and manufacturing engineering
– Computer Aided Design and engineering
– Work related portfolio
– Motorsport engine and vehicle technology
– Business concepts
– Motor vehicle design and application project
– Vehicle aerodynamics
– Further mathematics
I love the personal experience you get on the course. You work in smaller groups than at larger universities, which gives the campus a close-knit community vibe.” Ben FdEng Motorsport Engineering
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This full-time course provides a sound knowledge and understanding of the essential core disciplines within motorsport engineering, and equips graduates with the skills and depth of knowledge required to pursue a career within the motorsport or automotive industries.
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– Access to general and electronic engineering facilities at our Broadwater Campus, including CNC lathes, 3D printers and EDM machines
Courses
Motorsport Technology
Future careers: – Research and development engineer – Pit crew – Vehicle designer – Production or test engineer – Technical representative
Year 3 (optional): BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology
Entry requirements Interview and a relevant FdEng or HND UCAS Code H331
– OEM (original equipment manufacturer) rep / consultant
There is also an option to select between modules in aerodynamics and racing car design, or motorsport management and performance, to enhance your understanding of this dynamic and technologically advanced field.
I like how motorsport engineering has a bit of everything. The course itself is coursework-focused which means that you can carry out your own independent research in areas that interest you.” Jason BSc Motorsport Technology
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This bespoke course further develops your understanding of powertrain engineering, mathematical methods and modelling. In addition, individual and group projects will provide you with opportunities to undertake industry-relevant research.
Graduates of this course have gone on to work in Formula 1, as research and development engineers or pit-crew; as vehicle designers with major manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Ricardo and Land Rover; or into the world of motorsport with a variety of racing teams.
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We invite guest speakers from companies such as Ricardo, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and other industry specialists to speak to our students. Students also take part in educational trips to Ricardo, the University of Brighton and other
leading organisations, which provide further industry exposure to state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, and wind-tunnel testing facilities.
General information
Entry requirements
How to apply
Entry guide for university-level courses
Full-time university-level courses
We have a range of entry requirements and are keen to assess each application individually, recognising that our applicants have a range of backgrounds and qualifications. Each applicant’s assessment will include a review of their grades, an interview, and any experience. Typical entry requirements are outlined below, but individual offers may vary.
UCAS tariff points
English as a second language
Applicants may have UCAS points ranging from a minimum of 48 up to 168, usually with a qualification relevant to the course they have applied for.
The MET accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications, some of which may not currently be on the UCAS tariff. These include a range of vocational Level 3 diplomas, NVQs and EU qualifications. The qualification is usually relevant to the course applied for.
Applicants who have English as a second language and do not have a GCSE in English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent as part of their offer conditions. They will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and 5.5 in all other sub elements. The exception to this is students who have English as a second language but have been schooled here i.e. taken GCSE English — if they have achieved a grade D / 3 they would not need to take the IELTS assessment.
Interviews
English and Maths GCSE
Non-tariff courses
The MET will consider applicants who are currently in work and / or may have completed their education some time ago. To apply, applicants will usually have at least three years’ work experience in the relevant industry.
For more information about applying and admissions, see gbmc.ac.uk/how-to-apply-university
– If you would like to apply to other universities / colleges as well as the MET, please apply through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) at ucas.com. UCAS allows you to send your application to up to five universities. If you are currently at school or college, please ask your tutor for advice and a reference.
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When to apply – We advise you to work on your application during the autumn term and submit your application before 25 January (UCAS deadline). If you are applying through UCAS, in order to guarantee that all the universities you apply to will consider your application, you are required to submit your application by their deadline. At the MET, we still welcome later applications as we may still have spaces available on some of our courses right up until the course start date.
Offering you a place – If we decide to offer you a place, our offer may be unconditional, or it may be on condition that you achieve certain grades in your current studies. If you have applied through UCAS, your offer will be displayed on UCAS Track.
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Accepting your offer – You must let us know whether you accept our offer. If you have applied through UCAS, once you have received offers from all the universities you applied to, UCAS will require you to accept one of your offers as your ‘firm’ choice and one offer as your ‘insurance’ choice. UCAS will set you a deadline, by which time you must let them know which offers you wish to accept. It is important that you accept via UCAS by your deadline date, otherwise they will assume you don’t wish to accept any offers.
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Admission – If we have offered you a place, we will ask you to complete an enrolment form and invite you to your induction at the beginning of term. Deferred entry – We are happy to make deferred offers to students who plan to take a gap year before starting their degree course.
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Work experience
We strongly advise that applicants will have achieved grade 9–4 (A*–C) in maths and English, or an equivalent qualification, to enable them to successfully complete their studies at the MET and enhance their future careers.
– If you are a current MET student and will only apply to the MET and no other universities or colleges, you can use our short MET Progression application form - see gbmc.ac.uk/met-progression
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Interviews – Once we have received your application, we will normally invite you to an interview.
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Many courses will require applicants to participate in an interview.
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How to apply – If you are a UK student or have EU Settlement Status and you are only applying to the MET and no other universities or colleges, you can use our short direct application form - see gbmc.ac.uk/how-to-apply-university
General information
Have any questions? 01273 667704 he-enquiries@gbmc.ac.uk
Fees and finance University-level courses Fees Up-to-date fees are published on our website at gbmc.ac.uk. You do not have to pay upfront if you are eligible for a UK student loan.
UK student loans – Study now and pay later UK students and those with EU Settlement Status can apply for student loans from the government to pay for their course fees and living costs while they are studying.
Open events
Bursaries from the MET A number of bursaries will be available from the College for eligible students from low income backgrounds, care leavers, and some students who progress from other courses at the MET. For the most up-to-date information, please see gbmc.ac.uk/degree-level-finance.
Disclaimer
This prospectus is a general guide to the College, its courses and facilities. Information is correct at the time of publication but the College reserves the right to change details or close courses. Updated information is available at gbmc.ac.uk.
Our open events are an opportunity to find out more about what it’s like to study at the MET, speak to our expert teaching staff and view our industry-standard facilities. We host open events throughout the year. To find out more about our upcoming events and to book your place, visit gbmc.ac.uk/open-days
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– How to apply for student loans You should apply between February and May to make sure your money arrives by September, but students can still apply until nine months after the start of their course. Apply online at gov.uk/student-finance.
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– You only pay back when you can afford to After your course, as long as you are earning over a certain amount, gradual repayments will automatically be deducted from your salary, along with your income tax. If you still owe anything after 40 years, the debt will be cancelled.
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Published April 2022
