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Bachelor of Automotive and Transport Design With Placement Year
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year automotive and transport design degree with a placement year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Automotive and Transport Design (With Placement Year)
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
Career outcomes
- Automotive and transport design
- With graduates at companies such as Aston Martin
- Callum Design
- Daimler Truck USA
- Futura Design and Gordon Murray Design
Curriculum
- Four-year degree with Vehicle Technology
- 3D CAD and Visualisation
- Automotive Design Techniques 1 and 2
- Contemporary Challenges and Changemakers modules
- Plus a placement year in industry before the final year.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Qualifications equivalent to two A-Level passes (including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate) or a recognised International Foundation Programme; course pages may add subject
- Interview or portfolio requirements. English: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each sub-test
- Unless the course page states otherwise.
Accepted academic background
This programme is available to Home and International applicants. A wide range of international qualifications equivalent to two A-Level passes (including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate) are recognised, A recognised International Foundation Programme is normally accepted
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20
- PTE Academic 59 in all four components
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Qualification certificates if required
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Portfolio if required
How to apply
- Check your course page entry requirements and the international deadlines (Spring 2027: Wales and London 8 Dec 2026 and Birmingham 24 Nov 2026). Apply through UCAS (code T80) and directly via the MyTSD portal or through an approved agent. No application fee is stated. Prepare qualifications and English test evidence and supporting documents. Some courses need an interview and audition or portfolio. A credibility interview precedes the CAS. Respond to your offer in MyTSD. Receive your CAS and apply for a Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Swansea |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Art, Design and Photography |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full Time |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers international scholarships according to nationality and individual financial circumstances. Available awards vary by entry year and eligibility; confirm current undergraduate scholarship terms before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 23 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,600 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5), TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20, PTE Academic 59 in all four components, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component). A portfolio is required. An interview is required.