Course Code: EA1HE121 UCAS Code: M3T7 Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology - Foundation Degree with Foundation Year Duration3 Years Day/s of weekMonday to Wednesday Time09:00 - 16:00 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 11 Sep 2023 Bispham Campus 3 Years / £9,000 per year Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary If you have lots of experience in or a genuine passion for the automotive and motorsport industry and would really like to progress your career but lack the qualifications (and possibly the confidence) to study at degree level, this course could be right up your street. Incorporating a foundation year which will get you back into the world of education and give you the skills and knowledge you need to progress successfully to the Foundation Degree, this programme, developed with input from local, national and international employers, will equip you with everything you need to compete for the very best jobs in the sector. , Entry Requirements Course detail This three-year course includes a foundation year - a one-year bridging programme for those without the qualifications required to start the Foundation Degree in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology. The foundation year also serves as a good, optional reintroduction to study for those who have spent a significant period in industry. As part of this course, after completing your foundation year, you will progress directly to the Foundation Degree. After completing your Foundation Degree, you may then choose to 'top up' this qualification via either a one-year full-time, or two-year part-time, programme to the BEng (Honours) Degree in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology. Please note, if you already have qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff Points, you may wish to apply directly for the two-year Foundation Degree in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology. Developed in collaboration with the industry, the aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and qualification for senior engineering design and R&D roles in the Automotive and Motorsport industry. Minimum of 36 UCAS Tariff Points (excluding Functional Skills) in a relevant discipline or subject area: Level 3 Diploma in Motor Vehicle, Motorsport, Vehicle Body, Paint, or EE from Maths and Physics A/AS-level qualifications. Applicants able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered. UCAS Tariff Points Calculator Qualification Obtained FdEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343. Qualification ObtainedFdEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology Learning and Teaching Methods Industry Placement and Field Trips The Work Based and Placement Learning module at Level 5 will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a minimum of 96 hours’ work placement in an appropriate area. During this placement you will be able to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios and gain invaluable experience before embarking on your professional career. Scheduled Learning Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits. Independent Study Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision. Placement Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. What will I learn? Modules at level 3 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Major Project EA5MD051 40 No Advanced Engineering Principles EA5MD052 20 No Hybrid Powertrain Design EA5MD053 20 No Modules at level 4 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Vehicle Dynamics and Data Logging EA5MD054 20 No Work Based Learning EA5MD057 20 No Engineering Principles EA4MD045 20 No Computer Aided Engineering and Design EA4MD049 20 No Vehicle Aerodynamics and Computational EA4MD050 20 No Combustion Engine Development EA4MD051 20 No Engineering Practical Applications EA4MD052 20 No Introduction to Academic Study EA4MD053 20 No Automotive Science EA3MD009 20 No Modules at level 5 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Vehicle Aesthetics and Technologies EA3MD010 20 No Automotive Mathematics EA3MD011 20 No Automotive Powertrain Fundamentals EA4MD046 20 No Automotive Composites EA4MD047 20 No Automotive Manufacturing EA4MD048 20 No How will I be assessed? Assessment MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Coursework 81% 66% 0% Exam 7% 10% 0% Practical 12% 24% 0% Learning Methods Learning MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Scheduled 452 349 0 Independent 1148 821 0 Placement 0 30 0 Total 1600 1200 0 Programme specification Programme Spec AMT-2020.pdf Adobe PDF, 275.21 KB Career Options and Progression With the emergence of new technologies and the focus on delivering more sustainable transport options in the future, there has never been a more exciting time to work in the automotive industry since the inception of the motor car itself. We envisage that graduates from this programme will become the next generation of automotive engineers, designers and researchers developing and transforming these new technologies to make the sustainable and potential self-driven vehicles of the future. More specifically, graduates can look forward to lead roles in: Design, research and development Manufacturing Automotive systems and competence testing Our alumni are working with prestigious employers including Jaguar Land Rover and Ford Motor Company as well as with luxury marques like Bentley and Lotus. Graduates have also secured employment with highly regarded specialists in the automotive and motorsport sectors such as M-Sport and JE Powertrain.