University of Hertfordshire

BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

A degree in motorsport engineering will equip you with the technical expertise and practical experience needed to design, develop, and optimise high-performance vehicles that compete at the cutting edge of global motorsport. You’ll learn from world-class academics and industry professionals, using industry-standard facilities and workshops to explore advanced topics such as vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and powertrain engineering. Alongside your studies, you have the opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience by working with other students to design, build, and compete with a Formula Student car, developing the teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving skills essential for success in this fast-paced international industry.

This course gives you the opportunity to take a placement

Key highlights

  • Design, build and compete with a Formula Student car
  • Advanced study of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and powertrain engineering
  • Taught by academics and industry professionals
  • Industry-standard facilities and workshops for hands-on learning
  • Option to take a placement

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)120-128
  • A-level: BBB-ABB — Mandatory subjects: Mathematics Excluding subjects: General Studies/Critical Thinking
  • International Baccalaureate: 120-128 — 120-128 points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above to include HL Mathematics and HL Physics or HL Technology or engineering-based subjects
  • BTEC: DDM — 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 Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, to include Mathematics or Science or Principles units. The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit Add…

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • 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

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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