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University degree
Motorsport Engineering
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
A degree in motorsport engineering will equip you with the technical expertise and practical experience needed to design, develop, and optimise high-performance vehicles that compete at the cutting edge of global motorsport. You’ll learn from world-class academics and industry professionals, using industry-standard facilities and workshops to explore advanced topics such as vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and powertrain engineering. Alongside your studies, you have the opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience by working with other students to design, build, and compete with a Formula Student car, developing the teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving skills essential for success
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
48-63 pts1%
80-95 pts13%
96-111 pts18%
112-127 pts17%
128-143 pts11%
144-159 pts6%
160-175 pts2%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
other higher education5%
an Access course2%
the IB2%
no formal qualifications1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
3 years on
£38,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled45%
Skilled trades occupations15%
Administrative occupations15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations5%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching77%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support77%
Well organised73%
Learning resources87%
Student community80%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — local c…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manag…
Class of 2024 · Part-time
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