BEng (Hons) Motorsport and Automotive Engineering with Sandwich Placement

• Confirmed placement partnerships, with previous placements including Stellantis and Motorsport UK.
• A placement year built into your assessed degree structure, not left to your own job-hunting.
• The same championship-winning racing team, University of Wolverhampton Racing (UWR), and Formula Student involvement as every other route.
• Industry-standard facilities at Springfield Campus, including CAD, CFD and FEA software suites, a vehicle workshop, engine and drivetrain testing, and metal 3D-printing and composite manufacturing labs.
• A genuinely accessible route in, with support for mature students and applicants without a typical academic background, via The Gateway.

The same validated learning outcomes as the standard degree apply here, with one addition: your placement year is where you demonstrate them in a live professional setting, not just an academic one.

• Science and maths: apply advanced maths, statistics and engineering science to solve complex motorsport and automotive problems.
• Engineering analysis: use computational tools and technical literature to model and solve real motorsport and automotive challenges.
• Design and innovation: design integrated solutions that balance performance with safety, environmental and commercial demands.
• The engineer and society: make ethical, sustainable engineering decisions and communicate them clearly to both specialists and non-specialists.
• Engineering practice: develop practical, hands-on skills, manage risk, ensure quality — tested for real during your industrial placement, not just in a lab.
• Research and development: conceptualise, design and deliver a complex motorsport or automotive project, informed by direct industry experience.

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

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GCSE English and Mathematics at grades 4/C+ or an acceptable equivalent qualification.

Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses

PLUS EITHER

• 80 UCAS points including a Level 3 qualification in Mathematics and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking
• A Levels - grades CDD including a Mathematics at grade C and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMP in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics
• BTEC L3 Diploma – grade DM in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (80 UCAS point equivalence) in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics.
• T-Levels - overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core in an Engineering subject; Design Development Engineering, Maintenance, Installation and repair for Engineering or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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