COURSE CURRICULUM

The one-year MSc in Motorsport Engineering at UWTSD Swansea provides a comprehensive pathway for students seeking to develop specialist expertise in the motorsport sector. The program covers a wide range of technical and managerial topics, including Aerodynamics of Ground Vehicles, Race Engineering and Simulation, Energy Storage and Control Systems, Alternative Fuels and Combustion Modelling, and Automotive Sector Management. Students also gain practical knowledge in Materials and Life Cycle Analysis, Motorsport Dynamics, Structural Component Analysis, and Non-Destructive Testing, building the skills necessary to analyse and optimise high-performance vehicles. Research Methods modules support the development of analytical and investigative skills, which are applied in a substantial Master’s Project, allowing students to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world engineering challenges. The course emphasises hands-on learning, combining industry-focused projects with research-led study to ensure students gain both technical competence and critical problem-solving abilities. Graduates of this program leave equipped to work across multiple areas of motorsport, from vehicle design and performance optimisation to engineering management and sector innovation. The curriculum’s combination of applied learning, technical breadth, and research experience prepares students for the fast-paced, high-demand environment of motorsport engineering, providing a strong foundation for career progression and professional success in a highly competitive global industry.