Automotive Engineering

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineering

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,500

About this course

Automotive engineers are making vehicles safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly. They tackle complex engineering challenges, designing, innovating and optimising the vehicles of now and the future, from electric cars to autonomous vehicles.

On our Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons) degree you’ll work with engineering specialists and innovative researchers on challenging and rewarding projects such as fighting robots, rocket cars, and the International Engineering Without Borders challenge.

Our Automotive Engineering MEng offers an extra year of study at masters level.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Exciting project work that mirrors industry.

  • Learn with internationally recognised researchers who specialise in areas such as novel engine concepts, electric vehicles and combustion of sustainable fuels.

  • Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges.

  • Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs.

  • Accredited by IMechE and IET.

  • Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.

  • Gain a year of work experience on placement.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £27,500

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £27,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2123 Electrical engineers
    1252 Garage managers and proprietors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,500