Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University provides pathways into the motorsport industry through specialist courses, practical learning experiences and strong connections with leading motorsport organisations. Whether you’re considering higher education or a future career in motorsport, Oxford Brookes can help you take the next step.

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Who are we?

Oxford Brookes is located in the heart of the UK motorsport valley and offer premium-quality motorsport education, coupled with a highly successful Formula Student team, producing high-performing graduates with an enviable employability track record.

We have strong industry links and proximity to the majority of Formula One and Formula E teams, alongside their supply chain, make Oxford Brookes a one-of-a-kind institution to pursue your motorsport dream.

Location

Oxford

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What courses do we offer?

Our motorsport engineering degrees will help you become a design engineer for the motorsport industry, as we work with the local and global motorsport industry to shape course content.The courses have the right balance of theory with practical, hands-on experience, to create highly employable students and graduates, able to hit the ground running from day one at their placement or graduate job in the motorsport environment.

During your studies, you will have full access to our specialist laboratories, which double as your research and learning spaces. And with a focus on electric vehicles, you will be prepared for the future of work in this profession, using our industry-standard facilities, including the High Voltage Energy Storage lab, driving simulator, IC and electric dynos, 4-post rig, composite manufacturing and our virtual reality space. You can explore your interests and topic of your capstone project through research groups and extracurricular activities like Formula Student. Our courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

BEng/MEng Motorsport Engineering BEng Motorsport Technology MSc Motorsport Engineering MSc Racing Engine Systems MSc Electric Motorsport

What motorsport opportunities do we offer?

Many Formula One and Formula E teams are in the UK’s motorsport valley, near Oxford and you will have unrivalled access to this industry. Speakers will visit and share up to date insight on what’s going on in motorsport. You can apply their experience and expertise in technology, production and management to your projects. Our highly acclaimed Formula Student teams, Oxford Brookes Electric, will be open to you to pursue your passion and prepare you for the motorsport industry.

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What support is available?

Oxford Brookes University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values and places all its policy development in the context of the objectives of:

– ensuring that all individuals who come into contact with the University, whether as employees, students or in other capacities, are treated with dignity and respect
– ensuring that the opportunities the University provides for learning, personal development and employment are made available on a non-discriminatory basis
– providing a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Oxford Brookes also offers two scholarships including a UK postgraduate student scholarship and an international student scholarship.

Find out more and apply here:

Apply here Find out more UK Postgraduate Student Scholarships International Students Scholarships Course Fees Inclusive Support Services

Deadlines:

Undergraduate applications are accepted until 19/01/2027.

Hear from Alexis Gutierrez, MSc Motorsport Engineering, USA, postgraduate

I’m currently working as a Motorsports CFD Analyst at GM within the Nascar Series. Before this, I worked at Williams F1 for the 2022 season. I would say that Oxford Brookes directly prepared me for these roles.

Hear from Chaitanya Sakre, MSc Motorsport Engineering, India, postgraduate

The course gave me the confidence to transition into professional motorsport and continue developing as an engineer in a competitive racing environment.