University of Hertfordshire

MEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The MEng Motorsport Engineering builds on a strong foundation in engineering, giving you the technical expertise and practical experience to design, develop and optimise high-performance vehicles at the forefront of global motorsport. You’ll extend your knowledge to master's level, studying advanced topics such as vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and powertrain engineering, while developing leadership, innovation and problem-solving skills. Taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, and using industry-standard facilities and workshops, the course prepares you for senior roles within motorsport and high-performance engineering.

Alongside your studies, you have the opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience by working with other students to design, build, and compete w

Key highlights

  • Advanced modules in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and powertrain engineering
  • Taught by experienced academics and motorsport industry professionals
  • Access to industry-standard engineering facilities and workshops
  • Hands-on team project designing and building a competition vehicle
  • Develops leadership, innovation and problem-solving skills for senior roles
  • Study extends to integrated master's level engineering

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 128-136 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)128-136
  • A-level: ABB-AAB — Mandatory subjects:Mathematics Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking
  • International Baccalaureate: 128-136 — 128-136 UCAS points from a minimum of three HL subjects at grade 5 or above to include HL Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM-DDD — Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering to include merit in a Mathematics unit and Principles at Level 3
  • T-level — NoneGCSEGrade 4/C in English Language and 4/C in Mathematics. Access courses Not accepted Additional information Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements. | English language All students from non-maj…

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Motorsport engineer
  • Vehicle dynamics engineer
  • Aerodynamicist
  • Powertrain engineer
  • Race engineer
  • Automotive design engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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