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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Motorsport Engineering course at University Centre Somerset.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Motorsport Engineering at University Centre Somerset. Look out for more info soon.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: MTR1
Here's what University Centre Somerset says about its Motorsport Engineering course.
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of motorsport engineering with our comprehensive programme. Designed to fuel your passion for high-speed innovation, our curriculum merges cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for the fast-paced world of motorsport engineering. In addition to studying the qualification, learners have taken part in a number of trips, visits and guest lectures, and had the opportunity to get involved with our race team.
Teaching & Assessment
You will have weekly lectures with your module leader. These could be in the classroom, workshop or lab depending on the module. Assessment is primarily via coursework. The coursework may include practical workshop activities, lab work, project work, presentation or report writing.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion, you will be qualified to enter employment within the motorsport industry.
Source: University Centre Somerset
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
Engineering
Location
Bridgwater Campus | Bridgwater
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Motorsport engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,800 per year |
| Scotland | £7,800 per year |
| Wales | £7,800 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,800 per year |
The modules you will study
• Engineering Maths and Science • Professional Engineering Practice • Engineering Mechanics and Materials • Race car Design and Manufacture • Motorsport Workshop Practices • Computer Aided Design and Manufacture • Automotive Combustion • Engineering Project • Professional Engineering Management • Further Mathematics • Automotive Aero Dynamics • Motorsport Workshop Preparation and Inspection • Computational Modelling in Virtual Engineering • Engine and Vehicle Design Performance • Vehicle Systems and Technology.
University Centre Somerset student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre Somerset
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University Centre Somerset students who took the Motorsport Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
64%
low
Teaching on my course
64%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
69%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
54%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
65%
low
Learning opportunities
62%
low
Learning opportunities
62%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
54%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
58%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
62%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
73%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
54%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
31%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
77%
low
Academic support
77%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
69%
low
Organisation and management
40%
low
Organisation and management
40%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
50%
low
How well organised is your course?
31%
low
Learning resources
59%
low
Learning resources
59%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
46%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
50%
low
Student voice
51%
low
Student voice
51%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
69%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
42%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
92%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Motorsport Engineering at University Centre Somerset. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Motorsport Engineering at University Centre Somerset.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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