Race Car Aerodynamics

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The two themes in the Aerodynamics programme will suit graduates or similarly qualified individuals from engineering, scientific and mathematical backgrounds, with some experience of fluid dynamics, who are aiming for advanced specialisation in aerodynamics.

Both programmes emphasise the fundamentals of aerodynamics as a subject. Aerodynamics and Computation focuses on numerical methods and the physics and computation of turbulence.

Race Car Aerodynamics centres on analysis, computation and measurement of turbulent flows associated with high-performance race cars.

Core modules: Applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD); Experimental techniques for aerodynamics; Numerical methods; Race car aerodynamics; Race car design/GDP; Turbulence 1: physics and measurement; Turbulence 2: computation and modelling

Three optional modules from: Applied aerodynamics; Design, search and optimisation: principles, methods and parameterisation; Design, search and optimisation: case studies; Flow control; Wing aerodynamics

Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)

Assessment: Examinations, coursework, thesis

First- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or a science-based subject; applicants with relevant employment experience will be considered. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.