Automotive Engineering
University of BrightonAutomotive Engineering BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Brighton, based in Brighton, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £27,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - BCC.
A-Level Entry
BBB - BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BEng (Hon)
Location: Brighton
Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,500
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BEng (Hon)
Location: Brighton
Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,500
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ