Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BEng Hons in Robotics Engineering, studied with a Foundation year. Core topics include Control Systems, Statistics, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The course spans four years full-time and includes a Group Design Project, with emphasis on practical, hands-on learning through real-world projects.
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Entry requirements
0-32 UCAS tariff points e.g. A-levels: E, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 5%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Modules
- Introduction to Mathematics and Science
- Academic Skills
- Further Mathematics
- Further Science for Engineering
- Integrating Project
- Introduction to Automotive Engineering
- Engineering Skills
- Electrical Principles
- Engineering Design
- Mechanics and Dynamics
- Motorsport Technology
- Pure Mathematics and Statistics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Powertrain Technology
- Vehicle Electronics
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluids
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Electric Vehicle Powertrains
- Stress Analysis
- Vehicle Aerodynamics
- Vehicle Driveline Performance
- Performance Internal Combustion Engines
- Group Design Project
- Vehicle Control Systems
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Numerical Computation
- Thermodynamics
- Motorsport Data Acquisition and Dynamics
- Independent Project
- Automotive Materials and Processes
- Structural Design and Analysis
- Advanced Engine Performance
- Motorsport Simulation
- Engineering Sustainability, Ethics and Inclusion
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Motorsport Dynamics
- Engineering Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 67 UCAS points.
Is Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
How many students continue on Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.