Race Car Aerodynamics (MSc)

Our unique MSc Race Car Aerodynamics degree is recognised as a world-leading course for those wanting to enter Formula 1 as aerodynamicists and computational fluid dynamics engineers. It will enhance your knowledge of the fundamentals of aerodynamics and your skills in the analysis, modelling and measurement of turbulent flows associated with high-performance race cars.

This course 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.

Course lead

Your course leader is Dr Zhiwei Hu, Reginald Platt Lecturer in Civil Aviation within Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research interests include turbulence simulations, computational fluid dynamics and high-speed train aerodynamics. Visit Dr Hu's staff profile to read more about his work.

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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