University of Hertfordshire

MEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport and Sandwich

University of Hertfordshire

Course overview

The MEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport (and Sandwich) at the University of Hertfordshire is a five-year degree that mixes academic study with real engineering experience. Students will understand how cars and high-performance vehicles are designed, tested, and improved using modern computer tools and hands-on workshops. The course also includes a sandwich year, which lets you spend time working with real companies and gain valuable industry experience. Many modules focus on teamwork and real-world engineering challenges, preparing students for industry practice. Students will also have chances to use advanced facilities and prepare for a career in the automotive and motorsport industries.

This MEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport (and Sandwich) in the University of Hertfordshire is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and this helps students work towards chartered engineer status. Students are taught using various methods, including lectures, practical workshops, group projects, and real engineering tasks. Assessment is carried out through laboratory work, written reports, presentations, and examinations, which help students develop both technical and professional skills. The sandwich year allows students to work with an engineering company, gaining valuable experience, confidence, and professional contacts before the final year of study. The final stages of the programme include major individual and group projects that demonstrate technical depth and professional readiness.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to have obtained 120-136 UCAS points or above from A-levels at ABB-AAB.

  • Other equivalent international qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • International students are required to show proof of English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no section below 5.5 in all skill components.

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • 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
  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000
  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000
  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000
  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500
  • 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

Career opportunities

Graduates of MEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport (and Sandwich) from the University of Hertfordshire may progress into roles such as:

  • Automotive Engineer

  • Motorsport Engineer

  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

  • Powertrain Engineer

  • Test and Development Engineer

Cost of study

In 2026/27, the annual tuition fee to study MEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport (and Sandwich) at the University of Hertfordshire is £17,450 for international students studying full-time. This is subject to review annually. 

Admission

Applications for the University of Hertfordshire MEng Automotive Engineering with Motorsport (and Sandwich) course are submitted through UCAS. You can reach out to our counsellors at AHZ for guidance.

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