Motorsport Engineering HND
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Higher National Diploma - HND

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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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2 Years

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Higher National Diploma - HND

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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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22-SEP-25

Duration

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The Motorsport Engineering programmes are intended to provide you with a thorough grounding in mechanical engineering science and technologies and their application to design and the solution of a range of engineering problems in the context of the motorsport engineering industry.The programmes aim to develop your ability to work with others to apply this work to real-world problems, a skill vital for your future employability in this industry.Course OverviewSpecialist areas of study including ...Read more

The Motorsport Engineering programmes are intended to provide you with a thorough grounding in mechanical engineering science and technologies and their application to design and the solution of a range of engineering problems in the context of the motorsport engineering industry.

The programmes aim to develop your ability to work with others to apply this work to real-world problems, a skill vital for your future employability in this industry.

Course Overview

Specialist areas of study including advanced engine design and vehicle dynamics will enable you to focus on areas of specialist interest that can be developed in the Group and Major Project modules.

Within many of the modules the course considers the environmental aspects of design and technology which are transferable to a broad range of employment opportunities. The course is also supported by extracurricular opportunities to apply the theoretical knowledge learnt in the modules to real-life Motorsport applications.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course have found employment throughout motorsport from specialist component manufacturers though to Formula 1 and WRC teams. Graduates are now working in roles such as high-performance engine development and calibration and aerodynamic design.

The skills developed on the course are transferable to other industries and many students have moved into the wider automotive industry as well working for OEMs such as Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and tier-one suppliers such as Mahle. Each year a number of our graduates have chosen to continue their academic studies to Masters and PhD level.

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WUSCA ranking:
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88/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
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100%
What students say
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Callum
05 Dec 23

Very good place to be but student union could be..Read more

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Eli
28 Nov 22

It is in a gorgeous location with very good support from the lecturers and decent student life...Read more

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80 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.

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Mechanical Engineering

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£13,500 per year

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£13,500 per year

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Latest reviews

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05 Dec 23
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Very good place to be but student union could be...
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28 Nov 22
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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
UWTSD Kings Road Swansea SA1 8AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.4 miles away

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