HND Motorsport Engineering at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The HND in Motorsport Engineering at Swansea gives a foundation in mechanical engineering and motorsport technology, using CAD, CFD, FEA and data acquisition. It focuses on high-performance racing vehicles and allows progression to the BEng Motorsport Engineering.

Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Engineering Skills, Electrical Principles, Engineering Design, Mechanics and Dynamics, Motorsport Technology, mathematics, thermodynamics and fluids, Materials and Manufacturing, Powertrain Technology, Vehicle Electronics. Year 2: Project Management, Electric Vehicle Powertrains, Stress Analysis, Vehicle Aerodynamics, Vehicle Driveline Performance, Performance Internal Combustion Engines, Group Design Project and Vehicle Control Systems.

Career pathways

Graduates work from component manufacturers to Formula 1 and WRC teams in engine development, calibration and aerodynamic design, and in the wider automotive industry at companies such as Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and Mahle; some progress to Masters and PhD study.

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