Prepare for future developments in the industry
The Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) degree is designed to prepare you for a career in the automotive industry of the future. You will study specialist subjects such as vehicle systems and design alongside engineering fundamentals, from day one. This will allow you to move on to study topics of future importance, such as battery technology, sensor technology and machine learning, which are fully integrated into the later years of the course.
Benefit from research-focused teaching
Our team of international experts bring their cutting-edge research directly into lectures. Our teaching staff collaborate with industry in exciting research into ground transport which ensures our courses are relevant and up-to-date.
Hands-on experience
Throughout the course activities integrated with assessment take place at Horiba MIRA proving ground, giving Automotive Engineering students the opportunity to learn how to analyse vehicle handling, off-road dynamics, noise certification, braking performance and wet weather driving data.
Design, build and race a Formula Student car
You will also get the opportunity to take part in extra curricular activities, such as Formula Student, where you can help design and build an electric racing car that will compete at Silverstone motor racing circuit with universities from all over Europe. From the start of the course you can volunteer to build the vehicle to race, or gain sponsorship and business skills.
Great career prospects
Our course is also highly respected in industry, with many of our graduates going on to successful careers in motorsport, automotive development and design, and project management.
