Automotive Engineering (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
The Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Full-time), an undergraduate engineering diploma focused on vehicle technology and mechanical systems. Core topics include Control Systems, Statistics, Project Management, and Engineering Design. Teaching takes place in a dedicated electric vehicle lab. The first year covers foundational principles through Engineering Skills, Electrical Principles, Mechanics and Dynamics, and Powertrain Technology. The second year advances into specialized topics such as Electric Vehicle Powertrains, Stress Analysis, Vehicle Aerodynamics, and Automotive Chassis Systems. Students also complete a Group Design Project and study Vehicle Control Systems alongside Numerical Computation and Thermodynamics.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 40%
- Left higher education: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Engineering Skills
- Electrical Principles
- Engineering Design
- Mechanics and Dynamics
- Automotive Technology
- Pure Mathematics and Statistics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluids
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Powertrain Technology
- Vehicle Electronics
- Project Management
- Electric Vehicle Powertrains
- Stress Analysis
- Vehicle Aerodynamics
- Automotive Chassis Systems
- Vehicle Driveline Performance
- Group Design Project
- Vehicle Control Systems
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Numerical Computation
- Thermodynamics
- Vehicle Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Automotive Engineering (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £41,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
Are students happy with the teaching on Automotive Engineering (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Automotive Engineering (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Automotive Engineering (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
40% of students continued into their second year, and 60% left higher education.