Motorsport
Designed to fuel your passion for high-speed innovation, our HND merges cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for the fast-paced world of motorsport engineering.
UCS to Formula 1 and everything in between
We are proud of our Motorsport graduate destinations, which include roles at all levels of the industry, including senior positions at McLaren Formula 1, Williams F1 and Haas F1.
These former students, now working at the pinnacle of motorsport, are regularly invited to come back to UCS to engage with and inspire current students.
In February 2026, we welcomed back Joel, Head of Trackside Systems at McLaren Formula 1. Watch the podcast here.
UCS Motorsport Race Team
A highlight of the motorsport student experience at UCS is involvement in the Race Team, which competes with our Caterham 7, Esme, at circuits across the country including Castle Combe and Donnington.
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Motorsport Workshop
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Apprenticeships
If you’re ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience while you study, an apprenticeship at Somerset College could be the perfect next step. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of Further Education apprenticeships.
Accommodation
With priority access given to students studying a land-based course, a specialist subject, or a Higher Education programme, our halls of residence at Taunton and Cannington provide a welcoming home.
Term Dates
Planning ahead? Our academic calendar includes key term dates, bank holidays,
scheduled breaks, and Somerset school holiday alignment, so you can stay informed and
organised throughout the year.
🎓 University-level study on your doorstep
Attend our upcoming Open Events to discuss our courses, chat with academic staff, and get your questions answered. Explore our comprehensive range of Degrees, Higher Apprenticeships, and professional programmes.
“If you keep showing up and pushing yourself, you might find that in a few years time you’re leading a department in an F1 team. For me, all of that started in this very room.”
Joel Vermiglio, UCS graduate and Head of Trackside Systems at McLaren Formula 1
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