Motorcycle Engineering (Full-time) (MSc)
The Motorcycle Engineering MSc at UWTSD Swansea is a dynamic programme designed for those who are passionate about the design and development of motorcycles. Since its start in 2003, this course has evolved to reflect the growing demand in the motorcycle industry, covering both the exciting motorcycle racing world and the mainstream road riding sector.
This master’s degree offers students the chance to gain hands-on and theoretical knowledge essential for creating high-performance motorcycles and other advanced models. Combining a solid academic foundation with industry-focused practical experience, the course is a blend of practical and theoretical components tailored to fit different career paths in motorcycle engineering. Students will engage in a wide array of motorcycle engineering projects and modules that cover core areas such as motorcycle dynamics, engineering and manufacturing training, and the finer points of motorcycle design.
In addition to the formal classes, students work on motorcycle-specific assignments and projects, gaining direct, valuable experience and deeper insight into the complexities of this field. Each student also has the flexibility to focus on areas of personal interest, whether that’s competitive motorcycle racing design or cutting-edge road-riding technologies. This balance of guided study and personalised exploration ensures graduates are well-equipped to succeed in a career in motorcycle engineering, with skills valued by employers in various sectors of the industry.
By the end of this programme, students will have developed both a technical and creative understanding of motorcycle engineering, ready to contribute to the industry with a clear grasp of essential skills. Whether aiming to innovate in performance design or focusing on road-ready motorcycles, students graduate with a solid grounding in the expertise in motorcycle engineering required to thrive in this fast-paced industry.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our Motorcycle Engineering MSc emphasises a balance between industry knowledge and hands-on experience, supported by our strong connections with leading companies. Students benefit from instructors with active industry roles, bringing real-world insights and a focus on innovation in motorcycle design, racing, and road-riding applications. This approach prepares graduates for diverse roles in engineering with practical, high-impact skills.
In this intensive one-year programme, students gain in-depth skills across modules such as Motorcycle Dynamics and Data Acquisition, Motorcycle Race Engineering and Simulation, Structural Component Analysis, and Aerodynamics of Ground Vehicles. Practical applications of energy storage, alternative fuels, and non-destructive testing are also covered, culminating in a final Master’s Project to apply learned expertise directly to the industry.
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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.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
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.
Meet our Students
Meet our Students
Further information
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2:2 honours degree 
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or UWTSD recognised equivalent.
Alternative entry routes 
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Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master’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 
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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Assessment is undertaken in a wide range of formats from the traditional examination and coursework, to more ‘industrial’ based assessment methods such as track-side field work, workshop based tasks, computer software based assessments and oral examinations and group seminars.
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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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Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at UWTSD. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.
You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):
- Travel to and from campus
- Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
- Purchase of books or texts
- Gowns for graduation ceremonies
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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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The graduates from the motorcycle engineering pathways at UWTSD have gained employment in a wide range of engineering disciplines both inside and outside of the Motorcycle Engineering Industry.
Students have gained employment with motorcycle specific companies such as Suzuki MotoGP, KTM MotoGP and Moto2, a number of Moto2 teams, Kalex, FTR, Yamaha WSB, Norton, Triumph and many other high-class engineering roles.
They have also been very successful in employment in the more automotive biased sector with companies such as McLaren, Ricardo, Mahle, Jaguar Landrover, Aston Martin and many others.