Automotive Engineering (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineering

Automotive Engineering (Including Foundation Year) BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of South Wales, based in Pontypridd, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £27,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is DD.

A-Level Entry

DD

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

48 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

If you don’t quite have the right qualifications to start our BEng in Automotive Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with a Foundation course in Automotive Engineering. You’ll study introductory modules relevant to the degree course whilst developing key skills for academic study.

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required in the modern automotive industry, with a focus on autonomous vehicle technology.

The course taps on the renowned expertise of the Centre for Automotive & Power System Engineering (CAPSE) which is a nationally recognised independent research, development, test and certification centre at the University of South Wales, with a reputation for cutting edge research and knowledge transfer activities within the advanced automotive and power systems engineering sectors. The course will also build on strong links with Formula student that the school of engineering has established over the years.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DD
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

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
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Pontypridd
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,500