- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- three years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Mechanical Engineering
- Location
- United Kingdom
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
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 120–128 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A levels | BBB-ABB · Mandatory subjects: Mathematics Excluding subjects: General Studies/Critical Thinking |
| International Baccalaureate | 120–128 UCAS points · 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 Levels | 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… |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Fees
International students: £17,450
UK students: £9,790
UK/Home: £9,790
International: £17,450
Start dates
September
Application deadline
equal consideration; 30 June 2026 (late applications); Clearing from 2 July 2026
Campus
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, United Kingdom
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