Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year

Program Overview

This four-year Automotive Engineering program provides a comprehensive foundation in engineering principles and automotive technologies. Students engage in hands-on learning through industry collaborations, research projects, and specialized facilities. Graduates are equipped for careers in automotive engineering, design, and research, with professional accreditation from IMechE and IET.

Program Outline

Outline:

This program consists of the following four years:

Year 1:

• Core Mathematics
• Core Science
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Mechanics
• Foundation Year Project
Year 2:
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Practice
• Mechanical Design
• Energy Systems
• Design Project
• Materials and Manufacture
Year 3 (Sandwich year/placement):
• Relevant industry placement
Year 4:
• Control Systems for Automotive Applications
• Vehicle Design
• Automotive Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Automotive Powertrain and Sensor Technology
• Individual Project
• Opportunities to engage with real industrial projects exist throughout all years of study.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Continuous assessments like assignments, projects
• Final examinations
• Presentations

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, and practical sessions.
• The program is taught by experienced academic staff who are active researchers in their fields.

Careers:

• Graduates can work in various roles, including:
• Automotive engineer
• Powertrain engineer
• Vehicle dynamics engineer
• Automotive designer
• Design engineer
• Research and development engineer

Other:

• The program has close links to industry, including:
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Guest lectures from industry experts
• Students are expected to complete an individual research project in their final year.
• The program utilizes specialist facilities for hands-on learning, such as:
• The Sir Harry Ricardo labs
• A Simulation Suite with flight simulators and a car simulator that use VR and motion platform tech
• A wind tunnel
• 3D printers, CNC machines
• Students have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities like:
• The Robot Wars project

Course fees

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP International (full-time) 15,900 GBP If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.