Studying with NMA
Many people imagine studying Motorsport degrees online, especially such a practical subject as Motorsport Engineering, would be a touch challenging.
However, our involvement and experience with online education for over 35 years shows that it can be very effectively achieved. Studying online, part-time with NMA, is truly flexible and allows you to fit your studies around work and family.
All our motorsport engineering and motorsport business management courses are designed to challenge, stimulate and develop all the necessary skills required to be part of this exciting global industry.
Online Learning Environment
NMA are leading experts in delivering online motorsport qualifications. We listen to our students, and have designed the functions of our online Virtual Learning Studio (VLS) to be easy to use and deliver stimulating course material.
The VLS is our exclusive, online resource which replaces the normal lectures given in Colleges and Universities. This provides links to other online resources and contains videos, images, quizzes and lectures. Students can rewind and re-watch until they are sure they have understood each topic. No frantic note taking and no missing an important lecture. Study when and where it suits you!
The VLS also has an industry zone to keep you up to date with the latest motorsport developments and career opportunities.
NMA's Flexible Online Learning
Studying with the NMA you can choose your own start date, there are no term times or semesters and no compulsory login times for seminars. You study at your own pace and can access the course anywhere you can get an internet connection.
Student Support & Guidance
The National Motorsport Academy has a team of dedicated staff and their goal is to support our students in every way possible to achieve their qualification in motorsport engineering or motorsport business management. You will be assigned a subject expert tutor for each module of your course. The tutors can be contacted via email, phone or Skype as often as you need. Personal tutorials can also be arranged.
We also have a dedicated Student Support and Administration Team to help deal with any other queries such as payments, student loans advice and anything else you may need a helping hand with.
Our Student Support Helpline and your personal Tutor are available to contact anytime, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm British Time.
Motorsport Degrees Taught Online?
Motorsport Engineering is a very practical subject, however our ten step plan makes studying online easy.
1 - VLS Login
Login to your personal VLS profile and complete an online induction which introduces you to your tutor, the VLS and all the information about how the programme will be studied.
2 - Induction
Complete a short worksheet on the information covered then upload this to complete the induction process.
3 - Module Released
The first module of the online course content will then be released and available on your VLS for you to view.
4 - Completion Dates
You can now view your personal deadline and how many days you have to complete the module.
5 - Module Content
Students will then read the module content and, for international degree students, read more extensively from the reading list supplied online and in the Student Handbook.
6 - Assignments & Knowledge Checkers
Complete supplied formative tasks to help develop the requisite skills and knowledge.
7 - Upload Your Work
Once all assignment tasks are complete the student will upload their work through the VLS.
8 - Pre-submission Feedback
Students then have the chance to ask their tutor for feedback before finally submitting work for marking.
9 - Detailed Tutor Feedback
Receive detailed written feedback from your tutor against each assessment criteria and how to improve your performance in the future.
10 - Final Tutorial
Talk to your tutor on email or via Skype to discuss your feedback and progression options.
You will not have to take an exam! Your personal tutor will assess your assignments as you submit them throughout the course. The Mathematics for Motorsports module is assessed through online, multiple choice tests which you can take at any time to suit you.
Entry Requirements
For our Motorsport Engineering Degrees, students will be expected to have some current experience of motorsport (or performance automotive) or to undertake practical work experience to support their online learning. Ideally, this will involve working or volunteering on a regular basis (such as weekends during the motorsport season) for a motorsport team or organisation.
As a student you should attend local and national motorsport events and exhibitions and talk to teams who compete in a series that excites you.
A full list of entry requirements for both Motorsport Engineering and Business of Motorsport Degrees can be found on each course page.
Practical Work Experience
If you can’t find experience yourself the NMA can assist you with finding work experience as a volunteer with a race team at weekends, once you are enrolled and studying on the programme. Additional practical experience for students is
also available by applying to join Team NMA at British GT Cup race weekends.
Industry Leading Software
As an NMA Motorsport Engineering Degree student you will have free access to the most expensive, Industry leading software during your studies. You will be taught how to master this software through step-by-step video tutorials and student tasks.
Many manufacturers and large race teams look for software and simulation skills in their R&D Engineers and having experience of this leading software gives you a competitive advantage when applying to join the top teams.
Alongside the more usual 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis packages you will also become an expert at using GT-Suite, ChassisSim, Star-CCM+ and MATLAB.
View or download our Degree course guides
Why Study with NMA?
- Totally Flexible online Learning
- No Terms or Semesters
- Start anytime & study at your own pace
- No compulsory log on times for seminars
- Access your course where & when suits you
- Student loans for UK students
- Unlimited access to your Personal Tutor
- Informative & timely assignment feedback
- Immediate help from the NMA Student Helpline
- Join the NMA GT Race Team for real time race experience
- Free licenses to the latest industry-leading software
- Career opportunities & placements posted on the VLS
Degree Student Entitlements
Thanks to our partnership with De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), even though you will be studying online, all of our degree students are also entitled to benefits such as NUS Cards, free access to AutoCAD software and also use of the DMU library services and any other library under the SCONUL access scheme, either by post or online.