Motorsport Engineering
University of Wales Trinity Saint DavidMotorsport Engineering HNC is an undergraduate degree at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, based in Swansea, taught full-time over 1 year. Entry requires around 80 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
80 points
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
Do you love high-speed racing cars and want to work in motorsport engineering? Our Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Motorsport Engineering offers a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and the latest motorsport technologies. This course will help you solve real-world engineering problems and develop skills to become a design engineer.
In this course, you will focus on high-performance racing vehicles. You will learn about how they ride and handle, and how their engines perform. You will use industry-standard tools like Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Data Acquisition, and advanced simulation software.
You will study advanced topics such as engine design, powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and electrical control. Working on individual and group projects will give you valuable practical experience, preparing you for a career in the automotive and motorsport sectors.
Our modules also include environmental considerations, teaching you about sustainable design and technology. This knowledge will give you many job opportunities. You can join extracurricular activities to apply your classroom knowledge to real-life motorsport projects.
Join us and start your journey in the exciting field of motorsoport engineering. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to progress to our Motorsport Engineering BEng.
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Swansea
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ