Overview

This Race Car Aerodynamics MSc course offered by the University of Southampton is ideal if you:

are from an engineering, scientific or maths backgrounds
have some experience of fluid dynamics
want to specialise in aerodynamics for high-performance vehicles

You’ll take part in individual and group practical work as well as a critical research project, developing your expertise in race car design, and learn to evaluate and apply experimental aerodynamic concepts.

You’ll also learn advanced computational fluid dynamics and numerical procedures to counteract problems that may occur in the design process.

You’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities including high-performance computers and the RJ Mitchell Wind Tunnel, the largest university wind tunnel in the UK.

Recent graduates have gone on to work in Formula One teams such as Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and Racing Point Force India.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

Research
Critical thinking
Commercial awareness
Self-management
Confidence

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applications of CFD

Experimental Methods for Aerodynamics

Automobile Systems

Turbulence

Race Car Aerodynamics

Race Car Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00 , International

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International students who require an ATAS: Tuesday 28 July

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom
Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a first class degree in engineering, maths, physical sciences or a related subject.
You must also have an upper 2:1 score in the following modules:
fluid dynamics or fluid mechanics
aerodynamics
aeronautics
thermo-fluid

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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