Program Overview

Automotive Engineering MEng, BEng

The Automotive Engineering MEng, BEng course at the University of Leeds is designed to prepare students for a career in the automotive industry, with a focus on both traditional mechanical engineering and electric and hybrid automotive technologies.

Course Overview

This integrated Masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of automotive engineering principles, including vehicle design, analysis, and testing. The course covers a range of topics, including engineering mathematics, thermofluids, solid mechanics, and engineering materials.

Course Structure

The course is structured over four years, with the first two years providing a foundation in mechanical engineering principles. In the third and fourth years, students will study specialist modules in automotive engineering, including vehicle design and analysis, automotive propulsion systems, and electric and hybrid drivetrain engineering.

Compulsory Modules

• Computers in Engineering Analysis (20 credits): An introductory module that aims to equip students with practical computing skills using MATLAB and Arduino-based microcontroller systems.
• Design and Manufacture 1 (20 credits): Explores the engineering design of simple assemblies using an engineering methodology.
• Thermofluids 1 (20 credits): Covers the fundamental theories of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Solid Mechanics (20 credits): Introduces the basic engineering principles required for analyzing motion and forces.
• Engineering Materials (20 credits): Develops an understanding of engineering principles relating to structure-property relationships.
• Engineering Mathematics (20 credits): Covers core mathematical concepts and techniques.

Year 3 Modules

• Individual Engineering Project (40 credits): Allows students to choose a project area and carry out their own research.
• Automotive Propulsion Systems (20 credits): Provides a thorough grounding in engine, battery, fuel cell, driveline, and vehicle design and control technologies.
• Vehicle Design and Analysis (20 credits): Develops an understanding of the principles of vehicle modeling, tire behavior, and tire-ground forces.
• Additive Manufacturing (20 credits): Introduces key concepts of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and demonstrates different techniques commercially available.
• Finite Element Methods of Analysis (20 credits): Covers the basic principles of structural analysis using finite element methods.

Year 4 Modules

• Team Project (45 credits): Involves an automotive-related group project, usually in conjunction with leading automotive companies.
• Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Engineering (15 credits): Provides comprehensive knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Systems (15 credits): Covers the concepts of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle technology.
• Automotive Chassis Engineering (15 credits): Takes a detailed approach to the design, construction, and operation of a road vehicle.

Optional Modules

• Engineering Computational Methods (15 credits)
• Energy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Tribology (15 credits)
• Surface Engineering and Coatings (15 credits)
• Engineering Psychology and Human Factors (15 credits)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis (15 credits)
• Design Optimisation (15 credits)

Learning and Teaching

The course benefits from an integrated style of learning and teaching, including laboratory classes, project work, and industry-sponsored fieldwork. Students will have a designated personal tutor and access to excellent student support.

Assessment

Assessments will include written examinations, coursework, laboratory and project reports, team working, and presentations. The assessments are designed to be fair and inclusive, measuring different knowledge and skills.

Entry Requirements

• A-level: A*AA including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.
• GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) or higher.
• Alternative qualifications, such as Access to HE Diploma, BTEC, Cambridge Pre-U, International Baccalaureate, and Irish Leaving Certificate, are also accepted.

Fees

• UK: Ł9,790
• International: Ł32,750 (per year)

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including flight physics graduate, graduate engineer, offshore wind research engineer, driveline systems development engineer, and chassis project engineer. The course provides a wide range of skills that are highly sought after by employers, including design, problem-solving, engineering ethics, numeracy, and analysis skills.

Study Abroad and Work Placements

The course offers the option to spend a year abroad or undertake a work placement, providing valuable experience and enhancing employability. Students can choose from a range of universities worldwide or apply for a placement year with organizations in the UK or overseas.

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