
Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) Beng (Hon)
If you want to develop the vehicles of the future, our BEng Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) programme is for you. Prepare for a career in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.
Study with us and prepare for roles such as designing, manufacturing and testing anything from racing cars to spacecraft. You’ll learn to tackle engineering challenges and to play a role in building a sustainable future.
From mechanics and computing to mechanical design and powertrain engineering, you’ll learn the essentials and then specialise in automotive subjects with this flexibl...
If you want to develop the vehicles of the future, our BEng Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) programme is for you. Prepare for a career in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.<br/><br/>Study with us and prepare for roles such as designing, manufacturing and testing anything from racing cars to spacecraft. You’ll learn to tackle engineering challenges and to play a role in building a sustainable future.<br/><br/>From mechanics and computing to mechanical design and powertrain engineering, you’ll learn the essentials and then specialise in automotive subjects with this flexible programme. You’ll be able to attend lectures on industrial design projects from leading engineering companies. Benefit from learning in our state-of-the-art building with Design Centres and the Makerspace where you’ll apply your new skills in a practical training facility.<br/><br/>You can even join student activity teams to design, build and race cars in global competitions. You’ll work alongside students in other engineering disciplines, so you graduate with interdisciplinary experience.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H302
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D*
D*D*D* plus Distinction in all units required. BTEC Extended Diploma will be considered providing there is sufficient Mathematics content and applicant satisfactorily completes our Mathematics aptitude test.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,A,B
A level Mathematics (Further Mathematics and Physics are not required but are advantageous). General Studies not accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |