HND Motorsport Engineering Course in Bridgwater

Cost£7,800.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

HND Motorsport Engineering Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, full-time over two years.

The course covers the engineering principles behind motorsport vehicles. You'll study areas such as vehicle dynamics, engine technology, and engineering design. Units also cover project management and the technical skills used in motorsport environments. The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Motorsport Engineering qualification is well matched to roles in motorsport and wider engineering sectors.

You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Motorsport Engineering.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply engineering principles to motorsport vehicle systems.
  • You'll analyse vehicle dynamics and performance data.
  • You'll study engine technology and powertrain systems.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering design and technical drawing.
  • You'll explore materials science as it applies to motorsport components.
  • You'll manage engineering projects from brief to completion.
  • You'll work with industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical workshops, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through unit assignments, technical reports, and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and you build a portfolio of work across the two years. Classroom sessions at Bridgwater College combine theory with hands-on application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Motorsport Technician, maintains and develops race vehicles for motorsport teams.
  • Engineering Technician, supports design and testing in automotive or motorsport businesses.
  • Vehicle Development Engineer, works on performance testing and data analysis.
  • Race Team Mechanic, prepares and services vehicles at race events.
  • Automotive Design Technician, assists with component design and prototyping.
  • Quality Control Technician, checks engineering standards in a manufacturing environment.

What you could study next

  • BEng Motorsport Engineering, a full honours degree for those wanting to move into senior engineering or design roles.
  • BEng Mechanical Engineering, broadens your options across automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.
  • Level 6 Engineering Management qualification, suited to those moving into team leadership or project management within engineering businesses.

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