University of Central Lancashire
- The Motorsport Career Hub
- Mar 1, 2018
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 18, 2018
Get ready for a thrilling career working on some of the most technically advanced vehicles in the world… This course gives you both the knowledge and the hands-on experience you need to progress to the highest levels in the motor sports and engineering industry. During the first year of the course you will work on our Formula Ford cars, and learn about how race-car setup affects performance.
Later in the course you will work as part of a student-led group on the design and build of a Formula Student race-car. This is a key part of the curriculum, and leads up to entering your car into an international competition at Silverstone – renowned as a testing ground for the next generation of world-class engineers. This course is absolutely focused on delivering top flight racing and engineering professionals.
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been ranked in the top 3.3% of universities in the world by the Centre for World University Rankings 2017, and 16 subject areas have been assessed as 'world leading'. The University continues to expand and is investing £200 million in a ‘Campus Masterplan’ for 2020.
93% of graduates find work within six months of leaving the University with the help of UCLAN's committed team at the Careers Service and the links the institution has with industry. Students have access to help throughout their job hunt, including drop-in sessions, workshops and one-to-one appointments with advisors.
The University boasts modern facilities, including a 24-hour library with hundreds of thousands of books and over 700 computers – including Apple Macs. There is also a state-of-the-art sports centre complete with a fitness suite and sports halls. Consistently providing a high-class education for students, UCLAN was awarded a ‘Silver’ ranking in the recent Teaching Excellence Framework.