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Bachelor of Automotive and Transport Design
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A one-year master's for aspiring automotive and transport designers combining 2D and 3D skills with clay modelling.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Automotive and Transport Design. Apply analytical
- research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.
Career outcomes
- Automotive or transport exterior designer
- interior designer
- component designer
- CAD modeller
- clay modeller
- Colour Material and Finish designer
Curriculum
- One-year
- 180-credit course: Automotive and Transport Design: Imagination and Innovation
- Co-Create
- Research and Ideas
- Professional Practice and Innovation (30 credits each) and a 60-credit Major Project: Designing the Future. Includes clay modelling and generative AI tools.
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)
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements and available intake. Complete the undergraduate application through UCAS using the course details on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Complete the mandatory admission interview when invited. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
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 | 360 |
| Study pace | Full Time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
24 Nov 2026
10 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 24 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), IELTS 6. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.