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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: HR3U

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Automotive Engineering) (STEM)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Swansea, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£15,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the CertHE Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Automotive Engineering) (STEM) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The CertHE STEM (Automotive Engineering) is a one-year, full-time course at our SA1 Waterfront campus. It gives you the core skills needed to succeed in the fast-changing automotive and transport industries. This Level 4 qualification is the ideal first step if you want to work with cars, motorcycles, motorsport, or progress to a full engineering degree. International tuition fees are £15,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 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

Topics such as motor vehicle engineering science
Vehicle design
Aerodynamics
Data analysis
UCAS Code:HR3U
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£33,000£42,500£75,000
5 years£39,500£44,000£83,500

UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 60% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 66% above UK average salary
This course
£44,000
UK average
£26,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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
97%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
64%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Automotive Engineering) (STEM) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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