| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Communication skills
Vital to professional automotive engineers, these skills are developed in communications and information technology modules. You’ll explore the whole spectrum of communication media, from chalk-and-talk to state-of-the-art computer software presentation packages.
Professional recognition
BEng (Hons) - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
MEng - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer
careers information, advice and guidance
to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.Over the last decade, our employment figures have been among the best in the UK. In the
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022
, results show that 95 per cent of our undergraduate mechanical engineering sciences students go on to employment or further study.Most of our graduates proceed directly to employment in an engineering profession. Typical automotive engineering careers span a wide range of areas, including design, research and development, testing and manufacturing.
Employers include some of the most famous names in engineering, motorsport, aerospace, energy and research. A significant number of students also continue their education at Surrey and elsewhere.
Recent graduates from our automotive engineering courses have entered employment in roles such as:
Program Outline
Academic year structure
The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment.
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules usually can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programmes follow clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the
programme specifications
which include further details such as the learning outcomes.
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
Automotive Engineering MEng
Automotive Engineering (Foundation) BEng (Hons)
Please note:
Thefull module listing for the optional Professional Training placement part of your course can be viewed on the relevant programme specification.
Foundation
BEng (Hons)
MEng
BEng (Hons) with PTY
MEng with PTY
Foundation
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
COMPUTER LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MATHEMATICS A |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCE |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MATHEMATICS B |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
PHYSICS A |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
PHYSICS B |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABORATORY AND PROJECT |
Compulsory |
Year-long |
Optional modules for Foundation - FHEQ Level 3
For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering programme specification.
Year 1
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
DESIGN & COMPONENT PRODUCTION |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS 1 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MATERIALS & STATICS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MATHEMATICS 1 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION 1 |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
EXPERIMENTAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
MATHEMATICS 2 |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
SOLID MECHANICS 1 |
Compulsory |
2 |
Year 2
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
DESIGN SKILLS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS 2 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MECHANICS OF VEHICLES & MACHINES |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
SOLID MECHANICS 2 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
CONTROL |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
DESIGN PROJECT |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
NUMERICAL METHODS & APPLIED PROGRAMMING |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
POWERTRAIN DESIGN AND CHASSIS ENGINEERING |
Compulsory |
2 |
Year 3
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
AUTOMOTIVE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS |
Optional |
1 |
|
ENGINEERING MATERIALS |
Optional |
1 |
|
MODERN VEHICLE SYSTEMS DESIGN |
Optional |
1 |
|
CONTROL & DYNAMICS |
Optional |
2 |
|
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
MATERIALS SELECTION IN MECHANICAL DESIGN |
Optional |
2 |
|
NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS & MACHINE LEARNING |
Optional |
2 |
|
VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS |
Optional |
2 |
|
GROUP DESIGN PROJECT |
Compulsory |
Year-long |
|
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT |
Compulsory |
Year-long |
Optional modules for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Choose 1 from the 3 listed optional modules in Semester 1 and 1 from the 4 listed optional modules in Semester 2
Year 1
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
DESIGN & COMPONENT PRODUCTION |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS 1 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MATERIALS & STATICS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MATHEMATICS 1 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION 1 |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
EXPERIMENTAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
MATHEMATICS 2 |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
SOLID MECHANICS 1 |
Compulsory |
2 |
Year 2
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
DESIGN SKILLS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS 2 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
MECHANICS OF VEHICLES & MACHINES |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
SOLID MECHANICS 2 |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
CONTROL |
Compulsory |
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