Motorsport Engineering Masters

A masters degree in Motorsport Engineering is the perfect choice for students with a passion for high-performance vehicles, innovation and cutting-edge technology.

Students choosing this postgraduate course will explore a range of topics including automotive engineering; vehicle dynamics; aerodynamics; powertrain systems; materials and manufacturing; data analysis; simulation tools; and more.

Reasons to study a Motorsport Engineering MSc

Some of the main reasons to study a Motorsport Engineering Masters are:

Gain specialised expertise – this course will prepare you for highly specialised roles in motorsport and related industries.

Lead in research and innovation – students on a masters degree in motorsport engineering will be studying on a course that paves the way for mainstream vehicle design and research, thereby getting the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of developments, research and innovation.

Related industry placements – motorsport engineering masters degree courses tend to have strong links with racing teams and exciting car companies like Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, Red Bull Racing and Jaguar. These connections can lead to internships and work placements, as well as access to state-of-the-art facilities for the duration of the course.

High-tech career – studying an MSc in Motorsport Engineering can open the doors to the dynamic and competitive motorsport industry, for example Formula 1, car manufacturers, high-performance vehicle design, aerospace, and even the defence industry.

Global opportunities – motorsport is an international industry, and graduates with a masters degree in this field will be able to work across the world, particularly in the UK, Europe, the US, Japan and the Middle East.

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Where can you study a Motorsport Engineering Masters in the UK?

There are a few universities in the UK that offer a Motorsport Engineering Masters Degree – here are some of the options.

Cranfield University – MSc in Advanced Motorsport Engineering

This is a one-year, full-time masters degree that has been developed in partnership with leading motorsport companies. The MSc in Advanced Motorsport Engineering at Cranfield University provides students with an understanding of fundamental scientific, engineering and managerial principles involved in motorsport. Students will learn about the design, construction and operation of competition vehicles. They will also explore related aspects of materials science, aerodynamics, structural analysis, vehicle systems and motorsport management techniques. This MSc in Advanced Motorsport Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). Tuition fees for 2025/26: £12,505 for all students.

Oxford Brookes University – MSc in Motorsport Engineering

This masters degree can be studied full time over one year or part time over two years. The MSc in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University will teach students how to design, test and model motorsport vehicles in crash scenarios. Students will also create race engineering strategies and learn about motorsport sponsorship and management. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Tuition fees for 2025/26: £11,950 for full-time UK students; £5,975 per year for part-time UK students; £20,800 for full-time international students.

Brunel University of London – MSc in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering

This masters program can be studied for one year full time, two years full time with a placement year, and over 16 months full time with an internship. The MSc in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at Brunel provides students with advanced, specialist skills to pursue a career in engineering, and they will study design, development and construction of competition vehicles. Students will also learn managerial skills for race team operations, race planning, vehicle testing, marketing concepts, leadership, risk management and employment. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Tuition fees for 2025/26: £14,435 for UK students, £24,795 for international students.

University of Greater Manchester – MSc in Motorsport Engineering

This masters degree is studied full time over 18 months. It has been designed to create professional engineers with skills in motorsport engineering and digital manufacturing including 3D printing. This MSc in Motorsport Engineering focusses on technological advancements including advanced powertrains, electric vehicles, additive manufacturing, big data and industry 4.0. Tuition fees for 2025/26: £5,664 for UK students for the first year and £2,832 for the final semester; £17,500 for international students for the first year and £8,750 for the final semester.

Are there options to study Motorsport Engineering in the USA?

There are also a few options to study a graduate course in motorsport engineering in the United States.

Purdue University in Indiana offers a couple of graduate degree options for students interested in studying motorsports engineering through its School of Mechanical Engineering. With its MSME masters degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration on aerodynamics, heat transfer, or any other preferred aspect of motorsports you prefer, as well as its Professional Masters in Motorsports Engineering.

The University of North Carolina Charlotte in North Carolina also offers a Graduate Program in Motorsports Engineering with active research areas including vehicle dynamics and stability control, racecar modelling and simulation, automotive instrumentation, engines and propulsion.

How much do motorsport engineers get paid?

The salary of a motorsport engineer can be anything from around a £30,000 starter salary to exceeding £150,000, as this table depicting the average salary of F1 engineers depicts.

Graduate Engineers	£27,000 – £32,000 per year
Junior Engineers	£45,000 – £65.000 per year
Senior Engineers	£75,000 – £125,000 per year
Chief Engineers	£175,000+ per year