Motorcycle Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Location

SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Mechanical Engineering
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Our Motorcycle Engineering programmes were developed to support the growing interest in both the motorcycle racing sector and the mainstream motorcycle production industry.It will enable you to develop specific expertise required in the design, development and refinement of the modern motorcycle.The degree programme is well connected to the industry with direct links to teams in MotoGP, Moto2 and World SuperSport.Course OverviewWe ensure that the modules that you will study give you a ...Read more

Our Motorcycle Engineering programmes were developed to support the growing interest in both the motorcycle racing sector and the mainstream motorcycle production industry.

It will enable you to develop specific expertise required in the design, development and refinement of the modern motorcycle.

The degree programme is well connected to the industry with direct links to teams in MotoGP, Moto2 and World SuperSport.

Course Overview

We ensure that the modules that you will study give you a comprehensive insight into the cutting edge world of motorcycle engineering and how it is evolving to meet the needs of the consumer, the industry and the environment.

In recent years the advances that have been made in the field, due to the continued pressure of environmental sustainability and increased performance, have led to great technological advances in both chassis and powertrain design and there are now large numbers of jobs for engineers with the skills that we provide.

Most of our modules are taught through a combination of lectures and practical workshops or laboratory experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course have found employment throughout the motorcycle industry from specialist component manufacturers though to mainstream motorcycle manufacturers.

Graduates are now working in roles such as engine development and calibration, race engineering support and performance analysis.

The skills developed on the course are transferable to other industries and many students have moved into the wider automotive industry as well.

Our Motorcycle graduates have been employed by:

  • ECStar Suzuki
  • MarcVDS Honda
  • Tech3 Yamaha
  • Honda World Endurance
  • FTR
  • Kalex
  • Suter
  • Buell
  • Triumph
  • Norton
  • Royal Enfield

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
88/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
62nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
117th
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 74 = 26% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
26%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
K
Krishnadas
17 Jan 23

The environment for engineering at the Swansea campus gives me an enthusiastic drive to face complex engineering subjects in a simulation and is practically important. The..Read more

P
Parry
05 Dec 22

The uni has great facilities for the engineering aspect however the canteen is very expensive and not a viable option for many..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physics
26%
Mathematics
25%
Geography
17%
Chemistry
11%
Information & Communication technology
11%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,500 per year

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Students from International

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£13500 Per year

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David , Carmarthen

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has three main campuses in southwest Wales – Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter –...

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Nearest train station: Swansea  0.4 miles away

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