Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering)

Kingston University

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Mechanical engineering

Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at Kingston University, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. 81% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC - ABB.

A-Level Entry

BBC - ABB

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

81.09%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Reasons to choose Kingston
- You'll obtain a strong theoretical background and excellent hands-on skills.

- Kingston offers the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, such as a 3D design studio, a mechanical engineering workshop, a material lab and automotive testing facilities.

- Through team-based design activities and industrially-based projects, you'll have lots of opportunities to enhance your communication skills and develop your ability to work collaboratively..

About this course
Mechanical Engineering at Kingston immerses you in a curriculum designed for the real world. You'll gain theoretical and practical knowledge in engineering design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, applied mechanics and electronics.

Our curriculum equips you with crucial skills in business and project management. Emphasising sustainable practices, the programme aligns with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, equipping you to tackle the pressing environmental and societal challenges of our time.

Future Skills
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.

As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.

At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.

Career opportunities
Graduate destinations include Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Rolls-Royce, Formula 1, McLaren, Williams F1, and Vauxhall.

Entry Requirements

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

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
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Mechanical engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000