Automotive Engineering

University of Hertfordshire

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

Automotive Engineering BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Hertfordshire, based in Hatfield, taught full-time over 3 years. Typical A-level entry is BBB - ABB.

A-Level Entry

BBB - ABB

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

120 - 128 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

The automotive sector is very dynamic, offering excellent career prospects in large corporations, component suppliers and motorsport companies. The University has a long track record of producing skilled engineers for every branch of the automotive industry. This degree course is geared towards vehicle design, although it has much in common with the Mechanical Engineering degree. This course has a particular emphasis on innovative vehicle design, taking into account consumer demands as well as performance targets set by the industry with regard to road safety and sustainability issues. It also provides the first step towards gaining chartered engineer status.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - ABB
UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 128 points
BTEC DDM - DDM

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time with time abroad

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Hatfield

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Hatfield

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Hatfield

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Hatfield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering