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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H335

Motorsport Engineering

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Hertfordshire, the BEng (Hon) Motorsport Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Hatfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Motorsport is the proving ground for future technology in the automotive industry. This course has much in common with the MEng/BEng degree in Automotive Engineering but with a particular emphasis on improving vehicle handling and vehicle performance. A highly successful track record in the IMechE Formula Student Competition has established the University as one of the key providers of motorsport engineering in the country and this professionally-accredited degree provides the first steps to gaining chartered engineer status. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Vehicle Dynamics and Handling
Engine Performance and Tuning
Aerodynamics and Downforce
Chassis Design and Suspension Systems
Materials and Manufacturing for Motorsport
Control Systems and Electronics
Competition Vehicle Design Project
Professional Practice and Engineering Ethics
UCAS Code:H335
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - ABB

Maths and either physics or technology or engineering based subjects, excluding general studies/critical thinking

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fee stated as per year for four-year MEng programme

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hertfordshire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£25,000£30,000£36,500
5 years£30,000£38,500£46,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire offers Motorsport Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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