Program Overview

Automotive Engineering via Study Centres BEng (Hons)

Overview

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to launch a career in the automotive industry or in its supply chain industries. Students will study the essential mathematics and engineering science that underpins automotive engineering with an emphasis on the mechanical aspects.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with each year consisting of several modules.

Year 1 (National Level 4)

• Electronic and Electrical Principles (20 credits): Gain a fundamental understanding of concepts related to electronic and electrical engineering.
• Applied Mechanics (20 credits): Understand the fundamental concepts, laws, and analytical methods for the solution of engineering mechanics problems.
• Design, Drawing and Practical Skills (20 credits): Develop knowledge of the basic principle requirements of the relevant ISO drawing standards as applied to mechanical drafting.
• Engineering Mathematics (20 credits): Develop the mathematical and analytical skills needed to solve engineering problems.
• Energy Conversion (20 credits): Enhance your knowledge of fundamental principles, including the safety aspects and requirements, relating to thermodynamics and electrical systems.

Year 2 (National Level 5)

• Vehicle Chassis Engineering (20 credits): Develop critical knowledge of the technical attributes of key vehicle components and systems.
• Computer-Aided Engineering (20 credits): Develop a critical understanding of finite element analysis and its integration to the design engineering process.
• Engineering Mechanics (20 credits): Enhance your knowledge of the mechanical engineering discipline of applied mechanics.
• Thermofluids and Engines (20 credits): Expand your knowledge of the mechanical engineering disciplines of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Design Methods and Applications (20 credits): Explore the creation of solid models of simple components using 3D solid modelling software.
• Automation for Manufacturing (20 credits): Delve into the operation and application of a range of both Instrumentation and Automation Systems.

Final Year (National Level 6)

• Automotive Design and Materials Selection (20 credits): Gain an understanding of the practical application of the design process to a real automotive problem.
• Manufacturing Systems Design (20 credits): Discover a range of tools that can be applied within a manufacturing context to analyse existing performance and aid the development of models and systems.
• Automotive Dynamics and Control (20 credits): Consider aspects of dynamic performance such as vehicle ride, handling, and stability.
• Professional Engineering Management Techniques (20 credits): Explore some of the soft skills outlined in the UK-SPEC which are pre-requisites to chartered status.
• Project (40 credits): Undertake a project that demonstrates your ability to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course.

Facilities

This course is available at partner universities worldwide.

Entry Requirements

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Fees and Finance

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Career Ready

Salaries in engineering can be very attractive, and this course is directly relevant to the needs of employers. Career options include Design Engineer, Manufacturing or Production Engineer, and Project Management. The quality of your degree would also enable you to utilise your qualification outside of the automotive industry.