Automotive Engineering

University of Brighton
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineering

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBC

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

About this course

Automotive engineers are developing safer and more efficient vehicles, solving intricate challenges in vehicle dynamics, materials science and automotive systems. They play a vital role in enhancing road safety, reducing emissions and revolutionising transport for communities worldwide.

Our Automotive Engineering MEng includes a year of masters-level study to develop your technical understanding, management and leadership skills to support your career progression.

You’ll learn with a team who are part of our Advanced Engineering Centre and take part in exciting and challenging projects arising from and contributing to their research. Areas of research expertise include novel engine concepts, electric vehicles, and the combustion of sustainable fuels.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Exciting project work including rocket cars, robots and the international Engineering Without Borders challenge.

  • Learn with internationally recognised researchers who are part of our Advanced Engineering Centre.

  • Accredited by IMechE and IET.

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

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

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

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

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: MEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    1252 Garage managers and proprietors
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2123 Electrical engineers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering