Overview

Course Details

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 prepare you for a career in a research and development in the race car and high performance vehicles industries.
You'll also be in a great position to continue your studies at PhD level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applications of CFD

Experimental Methods for Aerodynamics

Automobile Systems

Turbulence

Race Car Aerodynamics

Race Car Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

68

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Automotive Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 58 other Masters in Automotive Engineering in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

68

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Duolingo English Test

105

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Accidents
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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

Tuition Fee

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International

32300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32300 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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