Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons)
Are you interested in the fast-paced world of motorsport and want to build a career in the motorsport engineering industry? Our Motorsport Engineering degree with Foundation Year is designed to provide a strong foundation in mechanical engineering aspects and the latest technologies used in the field. This course focuses on solving practical engineering problems and developing your skills as a design engineer who can work effectively in teams.
The course is centred around high-performance racing vehicles, teaching you about ride and handling requirements, as well as powertrain performance and efficiency. You will use industry-standard tools like Computer-Aided Design, Data Acquisition, and advanced simulation software such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). These tools are crucial for designing and refining vehicle components.
You’ll explore specialised areas including advanced engine design, powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and electrical control. Working on independent and group projects will deepen your understanding of these topics, giving you valuable practical experience. This hands-on approach prepares you for a career in the automotive and motorsport sectors, where the skills you learn can be applied to real-life Motorsport applications.
Environmental awareness is integrated into our curriculum, helping you learn about sustainable design and technology. This knowledge is increasingly important in the industry and opens up various job opportunities, particularly as the industry moves towards electric vehicles and sustainable technologies.
Students will also benefit from extracurricular activities that let them apply their knowledge to practical challenges, further enhancing their readiness for the workplace. The course provides comprehensive training in areas such as performance engineering, automotive and race car design, and electric vehicle technology.
Our programme is designed to help you succeed in both the local and global motorsport industry. Graduates often find rewarding careers in various fields related to motorsport engineering, including roles that focus on the development and testing of electric vehicles.
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Bilingual
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
At our university, we emphasise a hands-on approach to learning. Our Motorsport Engineering degree combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring you develop the skills needed for the motorsport industry. You will engage in real-world projects, gaining valuable insights and experience to prepare for a successful career.
In the first year, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of mechanical engineering and design engineering. You’ll start using essential tools like Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Data Acquisition systems. This foundational year is crucial for building the basic skills necessary for more advanced studies and practical experience in motorsport engineering.
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In the second year, you will be introduced to core mechanical engineering principles and design engineering. You’ll learn to use Computer-Aided design and data analysis tools. This foundation will prepare you for more advanced topics and give you the basic skills needed for practical experience in the field.
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The third year focuses on high-performance racing vehicles and their ride and handling requirements. You’ll study vehicle dynamics, powertrain performance and efficiency, and aerodynamics. Advanced simulation tools like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) will be used to investigate and enhance vehicle designs.
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In your final year, you’ll delve into specialist areas such as powertrain design, and electrical control. You will work on independent and group projects, applying your knowledge to real-life Motorsport applications. The course also covers the environmental aspects of design and technology, preparing you for a broad range of employment opportunities.
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Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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32 UCAS tariff points 
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e.g. A-levels: E, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Alternative entry routes 
Once you have successfully completed your foundation year, you will be eligible to progress to the bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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The course is assessed by a mixture of coursework, phase tests, presentations, vivas and examinations.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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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.