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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: AME9

Automotive Engineering

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Swansea, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£7,800Home Fee
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The HNC Automotive Engineering at University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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

Engine and Powertrain Systems
Vehicle Dynamics and Handling
Automotive Electrical Systems
Manufacturing and Materials Science
Fuel Systems and Emissions Control
Vehicle Chassis and Suspension
Automotive CAD and Design
Applied Mathematics for Engineers
UCAS Code:AME9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,800

Home Student Fee

£7,800

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 Automotive Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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