AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING - BENG (HONS) / MENG

Study our Automotive Engineering BEng degree course and join one of the select UK Universities to take part in Formula Student events at Silverstone. Now is a fascinating time to study automotive engineering as you’ll have the chance to be at the forefront of developments within the industry....

Study our Automotive Engineering BEng degree course and join one of the select UK Universities to take part in Formula Student events at Silverstone.

Now is a fascinating time to study automotive engineering as you’ll have the chance to be at the forefront of developments within the industry. You’ll get to work in advanced automotive workshops and laboratories equipped with industry-standard equipment, as well as take advantage of more traditional office-based facilities.

You’ll gain practical experience so that you are equipped to apply engineering science to real life situations. Plus, you’ll also have the opportunity to join our BCU Formula Student racing team.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

Our Automotive Engineering course is designed to develop you as an engineer able to make a significant contribution to this industry as it goes through an important period of transition in the UK and globally. 

Our engineering courses focus on project-based activities, giving you lots of opportunity to work in teams on projects from design to implementation. This will give you practical experience of applying engineering science to real world problems, working in multidisciplinary teams to develop your interpersonal skills, and prepare you for a key aspect of modern engineering practice.

You will develop key technical skills, enhance your creative thinking and learn from industry experts. As well as gaining knowledge and application skills in stress analysis, powertrain systems, suspension, body engineering, design and management. 

We will provide a stimulating environment with lots of opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, enhance your creativity and develop the attributes you need to stand out from the crowd.

Our

 

automotive engineering degree

 

is structured so that its themes have a direct relevance to the industry’s current and expected future needs, and upon graduating you will have the intellectual, technical and personal qualities necessary to successfully implement new technologies.

Throughout your course you will benefit from our strong industry links with companies such as the Morgan Motor Company, Westfield Sportscars, Siemens, and GKN.

You will also have the opportunity to join our BCU Formula Student racing team, which designs and builds a single-seater racing car each year to race in July at the IMechE-sponsored event at Silverstone.

Essential Requirements:

• 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level

GCSE: 

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
• Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

IELTS: 

• 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

Our automotive engineering course is highly respected by the industry, with graduates typically entering work with blue chip engineering companies and aiming to progress to Chartered Engineer status. Students learn key aspects of automotive engineering, preparing them for job opportunities and implementing new technologies in the sector. We involve employers in curriculum planning and maintain strong connections with industry, ensuring lecturers stay up-to-date with industry developments. This partnership benefits graduates by providing access to world-leading car companies like Bentley, Morgan, Jaguar Land Rover, and Ford. Many graduates have successful careers in various roles, including development, design, performance engineering, and automotive marketing.
To make graduates employer-ready, we encourage them to include an industrial placement in their course. This placement will be completed after the second year of study, extending the course duration to four years if studying full-time. Students are supported throughout their time away, and thanks to our excellent partnerships and strong relationships with industry, they can join the ranks of students who have gained high-quality work experience at companies like Bentley.