Motorsport Technology (Hons) University of Hertfordshire

Overview

On the Motorsport Technology (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire  you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Formula Student Competition, where you'll design, build, and race a single-seater race car. 

Key facts

• The programme is supported by excellent facilities in automotive engineering technology, and you’ll benefit from world-class expertise in key areas such as materials, vehicle dynamics, structural analysis, aerodynamics, and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering).

• Students have gained valuable work experience during placements with renowned companies like VW Racing, Hyperion Motor Racing, and RP Aero Systems, while recent graduates have gone on to work with organisations including Mercedes-Benz, Vantage Engineering, and Bentley Motors. 

• Entry to the course does not require an A-level in Mathematics or Physics; instead, we look for the right UCAS points and, most importantly, your passion for the subject.

What's next for my career?

• Graduates from the motorsport technology degree have the flexibility to gain employment within the automotive sector working in specialist laboratories and test facilities or specialisation in CAD/CAM to make high-performance automotive products. 

• However, the breadth and flexibility of this course will also open doors to careers in other branches of engineering, computing or business with graduates using their knowledge and skills in the amateur side of the sport.

• Graduates can be found in all areas of the automotive sector, working in specialist laboratories and test facilities, or specialising in computer-aided design to make high-performance automotive products. The breadth and flexibility of this course will also open doors to careers in other branches of engineering, computing and business.