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Motorsport Engineering
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Bridgwater Campus
Course summary
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of motorsport engineering with our comprehensive programme. Designed to fuel your passion for high-speed innovation, our curriculum merges cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for the fast-paced world of motorsport engineering. In addition to studying the qualification, learners have taken part in a number of trips, visits and guest lectures, and had the opportunity to get involved with our race team.
Teaching & Assessment
You will have weekly lectures with your module leader. These could be in the classroom, workshop or lab depending on the module. Assessment is primarily via coursework. The coursework may include practical workshop activities, lab work, project work, presentation or report writing.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion, you will be qualified to enter employment within the motorsport industry.
Modules
• Engineering Maths and Science
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Engineering Mechanics and Materials
• Race car Design and Manufacture
• Motorsport Workshop Practices
• Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
• Automotive Combustion
• Engineering Project
• Professional Engineering Management
• Further Mathematics
• Automotive Aero Dynamics
• Motorsport Workshop Preparation and Inspection
• Computational Modelling in Virtual Engineering
• Engine and Vehicle Design Performance
• Vehicle Systems and Technology.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bridgwater Campus
Study options
- HND • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- MTR1
- Institution code:
- B70
- Campus name:
- Bridgwater Campus
- Campus Code:
- B
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Somerset has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- MTR1
- Institution code:
- B70
- Campus name:
- Bridgwater Campus
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Typically entrant will possess:
• A full Level 3 qualification in Engineering or Motorsport, including an element of Maths, or A Levels in relevant subjects
• GCSEs including English at grade 4 or above and maths at grade 5 or above.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7800 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Subject to the maximum fee limits set out in regulations, we will review the fees and may increase them in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI-X)
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