DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 10,825 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Home: £10,825 Overseas: £22,150
Key Summary
Introduction
Overview
The MSc course consists of nine one-week assessed modules, of which eight are assessed, which take place from October to February, a group design project and an individual thesis project.
Students who excel on the Masters' course have their performance recognised through prizes from our partners and associates presented either on the day of the Motorsport Group Design Presentations or at the Motorsport MSc 'Parc Ferme' Graduation event in the June of the following year.
These are awarded for:
- Sir Jackie Stewart OBE Prize - Best overall student performance
- Visiting Professor Adrian Reynard Prize - Best thesis
- British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) Prize - Best student ambassador
- Best overall Group Design Project
- MSA (Motor Sports Association) Prize - Best Group design project presentation
- Racecar Engineering Magazine Prize - Best Group design project poster.
Ideal Students
Who is it for?
Developed in collaboration with leading motorsport companies, this postgraduate programme prepares graduates for a career in motorsport or high-performance engineering.
Admissions
Curriculum
Why this course?
This course aims to provide you with a sound understanding of the fundamental scientific, engineering and managerial principles involved in motorsport, and their implementation within a high-performance technology context.
You will cover design, construction and operation of competition vehicles, and related aspects of materials science, aerodynamics, structural analysis, vehicle systems, and management techniques related to motorsport.
You will be taught the skills required for the planning, execution and reporting of motorsport projects and to prepare them for a variety of roles in motorsport.
Cranfield University has undertaken research, consultancy and testing for the motorsport sector since the 1970s. The University is home to the FIA approved Cranfield Impact Centre and Cranfield Motorsport Simulation which work with F1 and leading motorsport companies. We have an international reputation for our expertise in aerodynamics, CFD, materials technology, including composites, the safety of motorsport vehicle structures, power-train development, vehicle dynamics, simulation, data acquisition and electronics, tyre characterisation and modelling. This track record ensures the course is highly respected by the motorsport industry.
- Practical sessions using Cranfield's facilities and equipment
- Engagement with motorsport practitioners
- Motorsport related project work.
Career Opportunities
Your career
Motorsport is a highly competitive sector. Studying at Cranfield will immerse you in a highly focused motorsport engineering learning experience, providing you with access to motorsport companies and practitioners. Securing employment is ultimately down to the student who completes the job applications and attends the interviews. Successful students go on to be part of a network of engineers. You will find Cranfield alumni working across motorsport and the high-performance engineering sector.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.