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Motorsport Management and Logistics FdSc

University Centre Myerscough

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UCAS CODE: H334

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

  • Location

    Preston Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

About the course

This course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. Students may also be required to attend workshop sessions at the University for some modules.

The United Kingdom is the hub of the Motorsport industry worldwide, employing highly skilled professional people in all aspects of design, manufacture, competition and support. The Myerscough Motorsport course provides employability skills that help make a team successful and provides an in depth understanding of the sport. We pride ourselves on our extensive Motorsport contacts, with all our teaching staff having experience in the industry.

Motorsports is a multidisciplinary subject which involves not only technical aspects, but those of management too. The course stresses the importance of teamwork, planning and actively engages in motorsport events. Students learn the fundamentals of motorsport technology but specialise in the management, marketing and operational aspects of the industry. Students also investigate current industry practices and standards, essential in preparing to join the £9bn motorsport industry. The course covers management techniques and skills required to optimise staff performance whilst understanding the tasks, and terminology that they will use in their employment.

Learning Environment:

Learning activities on the course are diverse, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Students are expected to undertake extensive independent study and research to support taught sessions. Group work and group presentations form an important part of the course. In addition, Students will have access to specialist IT hardware and software, Myerscough’s virtual learning environment and reference facility.

Assessment:

Students will face a variety of assessments including formative and summative assessment, essays, technical reports, group and individual presentations, individual study projects and case studies based on work experience.

Progression

On successful completion of the course, students may apply to top-up to a full Honours Degree in one year, for example; BSc (Hons) Motorsport Management and Logistics (Top-up).

Careers

Students gaining the Foundation Degree may seek employment in the motorsports industry and opportunities exist in all sections of the sport. Positions such as Team Co-ordinator (who plans the logistical movements for a team), Press Officer, administration and sales are all possible career paths.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 14,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University Centre Myerscough

  • Campus address

    Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RY, England

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