MEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering

Fuel your drive for advanced engineering with our master’s in motorsport engineering. Master vehicle design and cutting-edge innovations while gaining practical skills to excel in the fast-paced, competitive world of international motorsport.

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Typical offer: 128
Entry requirements
Fees: £9,790 per year (UK)
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UCAS code: H336
Course length: Full time: four years
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Location:
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Institute code: H36
Work placement option
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Integrated Masters degree meeting the academic requirement to be IMechE accredited

Brand new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building

Opportunity to join the Formula Student and Formula Student AI Team

Course overview

The MEng Motorsport Engineering builds on a strong foundation in engineering, giving you the technical expertise and practical experience to design, develop and optimise high-performance vehicles at the forefront of global motorsport. You’ll extend your knowledge to master's level, studying advanced topics such as vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and powertrain engineering, while developing leadership, innovation and problem-solving skills. Taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, and using industry-standard facilities and workshops, the course prepares you for senior roles within motorsport and high-performance 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 in this fast-paced international industry.

This course gives you the opportunity to take a placement year or study abroad for a semester or a full year. In your second year, you can explore options for a placement year or a study abroad experience, both of which take place between your second and third year of study.

Why choose this course?

This motorsport engineering degree is the perfect foundation for your future: You'll graduate with a clear route to a professional career, equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in many different engineering fields.

Industry-standard facilities: You will learn and be inspired in our brand-new Spectra building, housing the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science which includes experiential learning zones and state-of-the-art equipment which will enhance your learning experience. You’ll have access to an automotive lab which houses vehicles used for build labs as well as setup and vehicle dynamics labs, and also the formula student team. You’ll also have access to engine test cells, an electric motor test bench, and a large closed return wind tunnel.

Our industry connections will provide you with additional expertise and career-defining opportunities: Students and graduates have secured placement and employment opportunities at top companies such as Rolls-Royce, Multimatic, Mercedes HPP, Toyota, Safety Devices, Cummins and Williams Racing.

You will study at one of the largest engineering schools in the UK: Ranked 10th in the UK for production and manufacturing engineering (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025), the University of Hertfordshire has a strong and proven reputation in the field of engineering.

Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) Framework: Herts students benefit from our membership in the CDIO initiative, an innovative educational framework supporting the next generation of engineers to ensure they are better equipped to enter and succeed in industry

Strong employment prospects: Over 90% of undergraduates in work/further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2025)¹.

Professional accreditations

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Our MEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering course meets the academic requirement to be IMechE accredited, an independent professional association representing the engineering profession.

Chartered Engineers (CEng) 

Opportunities to register to CEng, an industry recognised title in the UK with many engineers and technicians achieving professional registration.

Your future career

MEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering graduates are well-prepared for fulfilling careers in STEM, with skills highly valued in the industry and over 90% of undergraduates in work/further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2025)¹. As one of the top UK motorsport schools, we have strong industry links, providing good placement and employment prospects. Almost every Formula 1 racing team has a University of Hertfordshire graduate in its design team.

Typical areas of work for motorsport graduates include:

manufacturing engineer
race engineering
motorsport planning and integration
quality/maintenance engineer
research analyst
compliance engineer

After completing the automotive engineering degree, you’ll hold a versatile skill set that leads to career opportunities spanning various sectors. You will also benefit from CV enhancing opportunities such as employer competitions, insight days, digital programmes, volunteering, student leadership roles, and achievement awards.

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What you'll study

Motorsport is not just exciting, it provides a proving ground for young engineers to innovate at the highest level. The competitiveness of the sport drives engineers to conceive creative ideas and take advantage of recent developments in technology. The motorsport engineering degree will give you the combination of skills necessary to strive in this fast-paced, highly competitive industry.

In your first year, you will gain a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of engineering and motorsport. You will study core modules in mathematics and modelling, statics, thermofluids, and engineering fundamentals, while being introduced to computer-aided design (CAD) and dynamics and systems modelling. You will also explore the fundamentals of automotive and motorsport engineering, learning how vehicles are designed, built, and tested. Through Applied Design (CDIO) and Electrical and Electronics (CDIO) projects, you will begin developing practical design, teamwork, and problem-solving skills essential for modern motorsport engineers.

In your second year, you will build on your technical foundation and begin applying engineering science to real-world motorsport challenges. You will develop your understanding of materials, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and computer-aided engineering, while learning programming and control systems relevant to vehicle performance and automation. Through group and individual projects—including Motorsport Design (CDIO) and Electronics and Control Systems (CDIO)—you will gain valuable experience in the design, testing, and optimisation of vehicle systems.

In your third year, you will focus on advanced and specialised aspects of motorsport engineering, including race car vehicle dynamics, motorsport powertrain, and motorsport engineering. You will apply your accumulated knowledge and skills to an individual project, which may involve experimental testing, simulation, or design of a motorsport system.

You can also tailor your studies through optional modules that allow you to deepen your expertise in areas such as advanced motorsport design, business of motorsport, motorsport structures, or advanced materials and manufacturing. Throughout this year, emphasis is placed on professional practice, teamwork, and communication, preparing you for careers in motorsport, automotive design, performance engineering, or related fields

In your final year of study (4^th or 5^th year), you’ll explore advanced and industry-focused topics that reflect the latest developments in motorsport engineering. You’ll build your expertise in system design and optimisation, using professional simulation and analysis tools to model, test and refine complex vehicle systems. This year also focuses on innovation, sustainability and leadership—preparing you to take on senior technical or management roles within the motorsport and high-performance engineering sectors.

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Engineering Design	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module guides you through the full engineering design process - from interpreting a brief to delivering a tested solution. Working in a small team, you'll apply principles of design, materials selection, and manufacturing to create a functional artefact. You'll build skills in communication, teamwork, and project planning, supported by hands-on workshop experience. Emphasis is placed on testing, evaluating, and refining your design while considering safety, sustainability, and cost. Reflective practice and iterative improvement are key elements throughout.
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Fundamentals	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module introduces you to the core terminology, scientific principles, and technologies that underpin the automotive and motorsport industries. Alongside theoretical learning, you will engage in hands-on activities and practical exercises supported by laboratory work, helping you understand how systems function and interact within a vehicle. These experiences will help you build essential engineering skills and lay the foundation for future innovation and problem-solving in automotive and motorsport engineering.
Engineering Mathematics and Modelling	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you will develop core mathematical skills for engineering applications. Topics include functions and their manipulation, complex numbers, integration techniques, differentiation of functions of one or more variables, ordinary differential equations, determinants, matrices, and vectors. You will also explore mathematical modelling and basic principles of operations research to support problem formulation and analysis. Through applied examples, you'll strengthen your ability to solve real-world engineering problems and prepare for progression into more advanced technical modules.
Engineering Mechanics I: Statics	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of engineering mechanics, starting with idealized models and core principles. You'll explore key vector quantities like force and moment, classify and simplify force systems, and determine equilibrium conditions. The course covers structural elements such as trusses, beams, cables, and chains, and examines the role of friction in stability. It concludes with an introduction to fluid statics.
Automotive Electromechanical Systems	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you'll explore two core themes: embedded electronics and electromechanical integration. First, you'll learn the fundamentals of microcontroller systems, sensor interfacing, motor control, and real-time programming through hands-on circuit prototyping. You'll develop control logic and understand system behaviour in automotive contexts. In the second part, you'll apply your knowledge to design and build a functional electromechanical prototype. Working in a team, you'll integrate mechanical components and programmed control units into scaled-down automotive systems like powered mirrors or wiper assemblies.
Computer Aided Design (Automotive)	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you will learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using industry-standard software, focusing on 2D sketching, 3D modelling, assemblies, and surface design in automotive and motorsport contexts. You'll apply standards like BS8888 and GD&T to produce accurate, manufacturable components. You'll also explore technical drawing, file export for 3D printing and laser cutting, and develop key skills in design communication and professional engineering practice.
Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics	15 Credits	Compulsory
You will study the fundamentals of engineering dynamics through three key themes: kinematics, examining the motion of particles and rigid bodies; kinetics, focusing on the forces and moments that cause motion using Newton's laws, energy methods, and momentum principles; and vibration, introducing the basics of free and forced vibrations in single-degree-of-freedom systems. You will learn to model and analyse dynamic behaviour in automotive systems, developing core skills needed to solve real-world engineering problems.
Engineering Thermofluids	15 Credits	Compulsory
You will explore the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, focusing on their application in automotive and motorsport engineering. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and lab-based activities, you will begin to investigate key topics such as fluid properties, energy transfer, flow regimes, and heat exchange. The module blends core theory with practical experiments to help you understand how fluids and energy behave in vehicle systems, providing a solid foundation for further study in a vehicle's subsystem development.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Automotive Control Systems	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this hands-on module, you'll explore the principles and real-world applications of control systems in modern automotive engineering. You'll design and simulate control strategies for subsystems such as torque control, cruise control, and suspension. You'll implement your algorithms, refine them through real-time testing, and develop a deep understanding of system dynamics and sensor integration. Structured labs and project work help you bridge theory and practice while building valuable skills in modelling, testing, analysis, and technical communication.
Computer Aided Engineering	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you will explore advanced Computer-Aided Engineering tools for simulation and manufacturing. You'll apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate mechanical performance and use CAM software to create CNC toolpaths. You'll focus on validating designs, optimising performance, producing standards-based technical drawings, and integrating digital tools throughout the entire design-to-manufacture process.
Thermodynamics	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module you'll learn how engines, turbochargers, radiators, and other key components work from a thermodynamic perspective. You'll build on and enhance your existing knowledge of thermodynamics, focusing on energy efficiency, power output, and sustainability. Through lab work and problem-solving sessions, you'll analyse real data and evaluate the performance of systems such as internal combustion engines and cooling units, considering their environmental impact and relevance to modern automotive engineering.
Engineering Materials	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module introduces you to how materials respond to various loads and conditions. You will study stress, strain, and the structure of materials such as metals, ceramics, and polymers. Key topics include imperfections, diffusion, phase diagrams, and the influence of microstructure on material properties. The module also covers mechanical and composite materials, stress concentration, and safety factors. You will analyse deformation modes - tension, shear, torsion, and bending - and predict deflections using superposition. It concludes with combined stresses, thermal effects, Mohr's circle, and buckling.
Vehicle Aerodynamics	15 Credits	Compulsory
Aerodynamics is a critical factor in shaping performance, handling, and efficiency in different type of vehicles. In this module, you will explore how airflow affects key aspects such as speed, grip, and fuel consumption. Using industry-standard tools like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and forms of experimental testing, you'll evaluate and optimise vehicle designs. From reducing drag to refining aerodynamic components, you will apply fundamental principles to practical challenges, developing the hands-on expertise sought after in automotive and motorsport engineering.
Programming for Engineers	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module develops essential programming skills, including the use of variables, arrays, constants, and control structures, then builds on this foundation with modular design and structured programming. Aimed at students in automotive and motorsport engineering, it supports programming within an automotive context, including modelling, numerical analysis, and simulation. Through a mix of lectures and practical coding, you will write, test, and debug code for real-world engineering tasks such as data acquisition, control systems, and simulations.
Professional Skills and Project Management in Engineering	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module develops your ethical reasoning, teamwork, and project management skills. You will explore key topics such as equality, diversity and inclusion, professional codes of conduct, and the legal and commercial aspects of engineering. You'll also examine project management areas including scope, quality, procurement, and risk. The module supports your personal and professional development, preparing you for chartership and the demands of real-world engineering practice.
Motorsport Design	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you'll apply your engineering knowledge to design, develop, validate, build and test motorsport sub-systems and sub-assemblies. Through active, hands-on learning supported by expert staff, you'll gain experience using industry-standard tools and equipment. You'll work both independently and collaboratively, building key skills in problem solving, communication, and technical analysis.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
MEng Individual Project (Automotive and Motorsport)	30 Credits	Compulsory
In your third year (fourth if you take a placement or study abroad opportunity), you will undertake an individual project that can range from design work to investigative research. You will be encouraged to propose your own topic, allowing you to explore areas of engineering that align with your professional interests. The project will challenge you to solve real-world engineering problems, applying the knowledge and creativity you have gained throughout the course. This experience will build key skills in critical thinking, project management and innovation, preparing you for professional challenges in your chosen field.
Engineering Operations Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will equip you to apply lean manufacturing techniques across manufacturing and other sectors, using a systems thinking perspective and the theory of constraints. You will explore the historical foundations and first principles of lean, then apply these approaches to contemporary industrial and commercial contexts. The module also introduces quality management frameworks and includes collaborative group tasks. Emphasis is placed on the role of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in fostering effective teamwork and driving continuous improvement.
Motorsport Engineering	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to develop your understanding of the tools required in motorsport by providing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. You will study and apply a range of techniques across key areas, including data logging and analysis, tyre technology, suspension and damper systems, aerodynamics, and performance modelling. The module also includes a practical component where you will integrate and apply these skills in a realistic scenario. By the end, you will be able to apply these tools to real-life motorsport challenges.
Advanced Motorsport Design	15 Credits	Optional
In this module, you will develop advanced skills in designing and optimising components, systems, and assemblies for high-performance motorsport applications. You will apply engineering principles, CAE tools, and simulation techniques to meet demanding performance, safety, and regulatory standards. The module also explores ethics and inclusive design within motorsport, preparing you to tackle real-world engineering challenges with technical rigour and social responsibility.
Motorsport Structures	15 Credits	Optional
This module introduces you to the fundamentals of racing car automotive structures, with a focus on chassis types, component design, and system validation. You'll develop a professional engineering approach that balances performance, safety, cost, and customer needs. You'll apply design methodologies and failure analysis techniques, using computer-aided engineering tools to assess structural behaviour, including stiffness and crashworthiness. You'll also explore manufacturing techniques such as joining, forming, and finishing, preparing you to tackle real-world motorsport design and production challenges.
Race Car Vehicle Dynamics	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you will explore how race cars behave on track, focusing on handling, grip, and overall performance. You'll look at how tyres, braking, and cornering affect a car's movement and how this can be analysed using computer simulations. A key feature is the chance to compare your results with real data from the University's track-ready vehicles. By working with real scenarios, you'll gain a clear understanding of how vehicle dynamics shape motorsport design and development.
Motorsport Powertrain Systems	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module introduces you to the design, analysis, and optimisation of high-performance powertrains for motorsport. You'll explore thermodynamic cycles, heat transfer, propulsion architectures, and power management techniques, as well as materials selection for safety and performance. You'll also examine sustainable fuels, system integration, and packaging challenges. Through simulation and lab-based activities, you'll investigate complex engineering problems and use data-driven analysis to inform design decisions and enhance performance.
Business of Motorsport	15 Credits	Optional
This module introduces you to the strategic, financial, and operational foundations that drive the motorsport industry. You will explore key business functions including financial planning, logistics, procurement, supply chain coordination, and regulatory compliance. The module examines how commercial decisions, operational planning, and industry regulations intersect to support performance both on and off the track. You will develop the knowledge needed to critically assess and contribute to the effective management of motorsport operations in a competitive and evolving environment.
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials	15 Credits	Optional
This module explores advanced manufacturing and materials in automotive engineering, covering techniques like additive manufacturing, precision machining, and modern joining and forming methods. You will examine smart manufacturing, including Industry 4.0, robotics, and sustainable practices. The module also focuses on advanced materials such as lightweight metals, composites, and smart materials, with emphasis on performance, safety, and sustainability. Real-world case studies, including electric vehicle applications and crashworthiness, will help you connect material and process choices to practical automotive design and production challenges.

Level 7

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
MEng Team Project	45 Credits	Compulsory
In your MEng year, you will undertake a major team project, often involving collaboration with industry or research partners. This project will challenge your team to apply advanced analytical skills to solve complex, multidisciplinary engineering problems. It will also help you further develop leadership and project management expertise, equipping you with essential skills for future leadership roles in dynamic and evolving engineering environments. Through this project, you will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing you for real-world challenges in your professional career.
Motorsport Data Acquisition	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module gives you hands-on experience with motorsport data acquisition systems, focusing on wiring, hardware integration, and sensor calibration. It culminates in a live test day using one of the University's track-prepared vehicles, where you'll design and execute a test plan to collect and analyse performance data. You'll also explore data acquisition strategies across various racing series, with a strong focus on applying first-principles thinking to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
Engineering Management and Innovation	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module, you will explore how innovation is managed and implemented in engineering contexts. You'll examine innovation strategy, intellectual property, open innovation, and R&D management. You'll engage with topics such as new product development, business models, and technology transfer. The module also develops your leadership skills, understanding of organisational culture, and ability to manage change. You'll apply project and commercial management principles to propose strategic improvements and lead innovation initiatives that meet stakeholder, environmental, and business needs.
Advanced FEA and Crashworthiness	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module covers the core principles of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), focusing on CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). You will learn to build and analyse simulation models for mechanical and automotive systems, using real-world design data. The course explores how factors like mesh quality, material properties, and boundary conditions affect simulation accuracy. You will also develop advanced FEA skills, including crashworthiness modelling, to solve complex engineering problems relevant to current industry practices.
Advanced Powertrain Systems	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module develops your expertise in the design, modelling, and control of advanced powertrain systems, including hybrid, electric, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. You will explore thermodynamic principles, energy conversion, energy management, and system-level optimisation, with emphasis on sustainable fuels and low-carbon mobility. Using simulation tools, data analysis, and laboratory experimentation, you will tackle challenges in performance, efficiency, and lifecycle impact. Real-world case studies support your ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and apply propulsion technologies, preparing you to lead innovation in next-generation automotive engineering.
Advanced Aerodynamics	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module explores how aerodynamics affects high-performance vehicles, using both simulation and wind tunnel testing. You'll learn how to analyse airflow, design aerodynamic solutions, and test your ideas through hands-on experiments and advanced software tools - preparing you for real-world motorsport and automotive engineering challenges.

What if I need support?

You’ll have a personal tutor to guide you throughout your course, all the way to graduation. If you need additional support during your time with us, rest assured that we’ve got you covered. For help with study skills, including referencing, essay writing and presentations, you’ll have access to our academic support services. You can attend workshops, 1-to-1 sessions and online tutorials. Both our LRCs run drop-in study skills sessions. And the best thing is, it’s all free.

Optional placement year

You’ll have the opportunity to develop key professional and teamwork skills through CDIO modules, helping you build the confidence, communication, and problem-solving abilities valued by employers and essential for successful work placements.

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd. This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a year in industry, typically between your second and third years of study. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.

Research shows that over 70% of employers prefer students with work experience, which is why we believe work placements are career gold. Our Careers and Employment Team is here to support you as you explore your options and make valuable contacts for your future career. Students have previously undertaken placements in organisations such as:

Multimatic
Rolls-Royce
Mercedes High Performance Powertrains
Toyota
Safety Devices
Cummins
Williams Racing

You’ll pay no tuition fee for this year and won’t need to worry about the details of your placement until your second year of study.

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An opportunity for an amazing experience, which will help make you stand out from the crowd. With more and more companies working internationally, experience of living in another country can make a great impression on future employers.

This automotive engineering with motorsport degree offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a sandwich year abroad. The University has partnerships with over 150 universities around the world, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and closer to home in Europe.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee to the partner university and no tuition fee to us either. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.

Find out more about study abroad options

Multimatic
Rolls-Royce
Mercedes High Performance Powertrains
Toyota
Safety Devices
Cummins
Williams Racing

You’ll pay no tuition fee for this year and won’t need to worry about the details of your placement until your second year of study.

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Where you'll study

Your main campus is College Lane, this is where the creative arts, science and health-related subjects are based. This means you’ll share the campus with future nurses, doctors, scientists, artists and more. You can use the common rooms to relax with friends, work out in the 24-hour gym or have a drink in our on-campus cafes. We also have restaurants for you to eat in or grab something on the go. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.

Learn in our new state-of-the-art building called Spectra, where you’ll experience a range of experiential learning zones. You will have access to modelling, simulation and research labs, our Racing Simulator and automotive workshop (complete with electric vehicle facility), wind tunnels, welding bay and controls testing suite. Specialist facilities include Q-Cars (QCar – Quanser systems), as well as engine test cells, and an electric motor test bench for hands-on experimentation and performance analysis.

Spectra also provides space to collaborate, with plenty of workshops, social and meeting spaces available. Even better, the building has been designed with the University’s net zero carbon target in mind, and forms part of our plan to replace or upgrade older sites that are energy inefficient.

Who you'll learn from

The School has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning with most modules delivered through a combination of traditional face to face teaching and distance learning through the university's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic learning resources, electronic discussion with staff and other students, and, for some modules, submit coursework 24/7 from anywhere in the world! With a heavy emphasis on Computer Aided Engineering, the school has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. The school also operate an open access laboratory policy of when possible students doing experiments in their own time.

You will be taught by our team of highly qualified academics, experienced in the field of automotive engineering. Additionally, you will have access to an academic support team, a well-being team, and a personal tutor who will help you navigate university learning and living. Working together, your teaching and support team is committed to assisting you in realising and achieving your full potential.

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How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

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Entry requirements

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	128–136
Typical A Level offer	ABB–AAB Mandatory subjects: Mathematics Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking
Typical IB offer	128–136 UCAS points from a minimum of three HL subjects at grade 5 or above to include HL Mathematics
Typical BTEC offer	DDM–DDD Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering to include merit in a Mathematics unit and Principles at Level 3
Typical T Level offer	None
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and 4/C in Mathematics.
Access courses	Not accepted
Additional information	Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	128
Typical A Level offer	ABB Mandatory subjects: Mathematics Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking
Typical IB offer	128 UCAS points from a minimum of three HL subjects at grade 5 or above to include HL Mathematics
Typical BTEC offer	DDM Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering to include merit in a Mathematics unit and Principles at Level 3
Typical T Level offer	None
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and 4/C in Mathematics.
Access courses	Not accepted
Additional information	Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

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Fees and funding

At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

	Study type	Fees
UK students	Full time	£9,790 for the 2026/2027 academic year
EU students	Full time	£17,450 for the 2026/2027 academic year
International students	Full time	£17,450 for the 2026/2027 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants and bursaries	Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance	The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
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Accommodation costs	We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
Additional course fees	Read more about additional fees in the Programme Specification.

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Programme specifications
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PEAU - MEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering with Placement Year - Full Time, Sem A	Download PDF

Additional information
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Full Time, 4 YearsSandwich, 5 Years

MEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering

Fuel your drive for advanced engineering with our master’s in motorsport engineering. Master vehicle design and cutting-edge innovations while gaining practical skills to excel in the fast-paced, competitive world of international motorsport.

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Typical offer: 128

Fees: £9,790 per year (UK)

UCAS code: H336

Course length: Full time: four years

Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Institute code: H36

Work placement option

Study abroad option

Course overview

Why choose this course?

Professional accreditations

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Chartered Engineers (CEng)

Your future career

See what recent graduates are up to

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Supported to succeed

Extended route into higher education

Future aspirations

Advice for other students and graduates

Lee Stretch

Facilities and experience

Exciting career

Katie Dobson

Working in Formula 1

Why Herts

Formula Student

Favourite memories

The future

What you'll study

What if I need support?

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Things you need to know before studying Engineering at Herts

Preparation

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Assessments

Time Management

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