Automotive Engineering MEng

Program Overview

The MEng Automotive Engineering program at Wrexham University equips graduates with a strong technical foundation, practical skills, and professional attributes for careers in the automotive industry. Students gain expertise in vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, and chassis design, while developing hands-on experience, project management skills, and knowledge of emerging automotive technologies. The program emphasizes collaboration, project-based learning, and professional development, preparing graduates for success in a rapidly evolving field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MEng Automotive Engineering course equips graduates with a combination of technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes necessary for a range of careers in the automotive industry. The program prepares them to contribute effectively to the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of vehicles. This course provides: Graduates possess a strong technical foundation, enabling them to tackle complex engineering challenges in the automotive industry.

• Practical Skills: The course underlines hands-on experience and practical skills development.
Graduates are equipped with practical knowledge in areas such as vehicle operations, prototyping, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), and using industry-standard software and tools. These skills are highly valued by employers in the automotive sector.
• Projects: Students often work on real projects allowing them to gain practical experience and solve real-world automotive engineering problems.
The challenging projects enhance their employability and demonstrates their ability to work on relevant, industry-specific challenges.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Throughout the course, students are encouraged to work collaboratively in teams, mirroring the collaborative nature of the automotive industry.
This fosters their ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and contribute as part of a multidisciplinary team, a crucial skill in the professional world.
• Professional Development: The MEng Automotive Engineering program focuses on developing professional skills, including project management, problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Graduates are prepared to adapt to dynamic work environments, think analytically, and make informed decisions.
• Emerging Technologies: The course covers emerging trends and technologies in the automotive industry, such as electric and autonomous vehicles, connected car technologies, and sustainable mobility solutions.
Graduates are well-versed in these areas, positioning them as desirable candidates for employers adapting to these technological advancements.

Outline:

• Year 1 (level 4):
• Modules:
• Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Science
• CAD and Production Science
• Engineering Professional Development
• Materials and Environment
• Automotive Systems
• Engineering Mathematics
• Year 2 (level 5):
• Modules:
• Research, Ethics, and Sustainability
• Mechanics, Structures & FEA
• Computer Aided Manufacturing
• Automotive Design
• Automotive Powertrains & Fluids
• Further Engineering Mathematics
• Year 3 (level 6):
• Modules:
• Engineering Modelling and Simulation
• Automotive Dynamics
• Modern Automotive Powertrains
• Industrial Placement (all semester 2)
• Year 4 (Level 7):
• Modules:
• Group Design Project
• Mechanical Modelling and Simulation
• Modern & Innovative Powertrains
• Advanced Automotive Chassis Design
• Option (one to pick)
• Design with Composites
• Renewable Technology and Storage
• Intelligent System Design & Control

Teaching:

• Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximize their academic potential.
• We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.
• Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work.
• The University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Careers:

• The course will develop your intellectual and practical skills to meet the future needs of a rapidly changing technology and business environment.
• The course prepares you for a career as a professional Engineer in industry, in roles such as:
• Automotive Engineer
• Vehicle Design Engineer
• Research and Development Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Quality Engineer
• Project Manager in Automotive Industry as well as any demanding sector
• Automotive Systems Analyst
• Test Engineer
• Motorsport Engineer
• Sales Engineer in Automotive Sector
• Consulting Engineer in Automotive Industry
• Sustainability Engineer in Automotive Sector

Other:

• You will access a specialist motorsport workshop as well as an industry standard production workshop to gain experience in using machinery.
• You will be given access to various projects (projects are changing at all times – subjected to changes - currently single seater bike powered race car, Kit car, EV cars…)
• You will have a personal supervisor to oversee your academic progress and your personal welfare.