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Motorcycle Engineering (Full-time) (BEng Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
112 UCAS Points

Motorcycling and Motorcycle Sport remains very popular internationally and is a fantastic way to study engineering for those with a passion for motorcycles. The synergy between traditional engineering and modern computer-aided simulation built into our Motorcycle programmes provides the student with state-of-the-art engineering skills and the chance to apply their skills practically with motorcycles on real roads and circuits.

The University has recently invested heavily in its engineering facilities and new campus. As a student on our Motorcycle Engineering programme, you will have access to our specific motorcycle workshops, engine diagnostic laboratories, chassis dynamometers, hybrid powertrain facilities and our extensive fabrication and machining facilities.

You will learn to develop your fundamental physics and engineering skills in a contextualised way through the development of the motorcycle, its geometry and suspension and the development of the engine as we move to sustainable fuels and advanced battery technology.

The University has long-standing relationships with the motorcycle industry on an international level and maintains regular contact with key players in terms of our programme development. Our engagement with the industry and our IMechE accreditation helps to maintain academic rigour with our engineering passion.

The degree programme is well connected to the industry with direct links to teams in MotoGP, Moto2 and World SuperSport.

Our academic staff work at the highest level of motorcycle sport.

The following Bachelor’s degrees have been accredited as meeting the academic requirement, (in part), for Chartered Engineer (CEng in Part) registration - for the cohort intakes up to and including 2023:

  • BEng(Hons) Motorcycle Engineering (Full-Time 3 Years; EngC ref 15966)

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
  • Bilingual
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
H331
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
112 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Only dedicated BEng Motorcycle Engineering programme in the world.
02
Only student-led racing motorcycle racing team.
03
Unique specialist industry links.

What you will learn

We ensure that the modules that you will study give you a comprehensive insight into the cutting edge world of motorcycle engineering and how it is evolving to meet the needs of the consumer, the industry and the environment.

In recent years the advances that have been made in the field, due to the continued pressure of environmental sustainability and increased performance, have led to great technological advances in both chassis and powertrain design and there are now large numbers of jobs for engineers with the skills that we provide.

Most of our modules are taught through a combination of lectures and practical workshops or laboratory experience.

Students are actively encouraged to participate in the large number of extra-curricular activities that we run as a school as we feel that these complement the academic studies and provide real-world examples on which to test the ideas and skills which you learn in the lecture theatre.

Our courses

  • BEng(Hons) Motorcycle Engineering (Full-Time 3 Years; EngC ref 15966)
  • BEng(Hons) Motorcycle Engineering with a year in industry (Full-Time 4 Years; EngC ref 15967)

are accredited as meeting the academic requirement, in part, for 
Chartered Engineer (CEng in Part) registration by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Compulsory 

Analytical Methods

(20 credits)

Engineering Design & Materials

(20 credits)

Engineering Science

(20 credits)

Motorcycle Technology

(20 credits)

Electrical Control Systems

(20 credits)

Workshop & Practice

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Motorcycle Dynamics

(20 credits)

Alternative Propulsion Systems

(20 credits)

Thermodynamics & Combustion

(20 credits)

Engineering Management

(20 credits)

Group Design Project

(20 credits)

Stress Analysis & CAE

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Contemporary Powertrain Design

(20 credits)

Motorcycle Design & Innovation

(20 credits)

Structural Design & Fluid Analysis

(20 credits)

Automotive Materials & Sustainability

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Swansea Accommodation

Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.

Further information

  • 112 points (previously 280) from numerate or technical A-Level subjects, to include Maths or Physics at grade B or above. Maths GCSE at grade C is also required. Relevant experience may be considered.

    Our offers are not solely based on academic results; we take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.

    In such cases, they must provide evidence of capacity to pursue the course successfully. We like to give such applicants every opportunity to show that they have the motivation and ability to succeed in their chosen programme.

  • Modules are assessed in a variety of ways including traditional examinations, coursework, practical activities, group and individual presentations, all of which are designed to equip students with the experience and skills needed as they move forward in their studies and their careers. 

  • It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.

    Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade. 

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Graduates from this course have found employment throughout the motorcycle industry from specialist component manufacturers though to mainstream motorcycle manufacturers.

    Graduates are now working in roles such as engine development and calibration, race engineering support and performance analysis.

    The skills developed on the course are transferable to other industries and many students have moved into the wider automotive industry as well.

    Our Motorcycle graduates have been employed by:

    • ECStar Suzuki
    • MarcVDS Honda
    • Tech3 Yamaha
    • Honda World Endurance
    • FTR
    • Kalex
    • Suter
    • Buell
    • Triumph
    • Norton
    • Royal Enfield

    and have worked for race teams in MotoGP, Moto2, World SuperSport, British Superbike and Italian Superbike championships to name but a few.

    Each year a number of our graduates have also chosen to continue their academic studies to Masters and PhD level.

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