Program Overview

Overview

Accelerate your career in the dynamic world of automotive design and technology with our Automotive Engineering program. Gain cutting-edge skills in vehicle systems, powertrain technology, and sustainable transportation solutions. This course prepares you for exciting roles in the ever-evolving automotive industry.

Why Choose This Course?

• Exclusive access to Silverstone Museum and networking with racing legends.
• Opportunity to gain experience with UWRacing, a university-led motorsport team that allows automotive engineering students to apply both theory and practice in industry
• Access to open automotive workspace
• Wraparound race simulator technology
• Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE)

Course Details

Award

• BEng (Hons)

Start Date(s)

• 15 September 2025

UCAS Code

• H303

Course Specifications

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Course Length

• Full-time (3 years)

Campus Location

• University of Wolverhampton Campus

School

• School of Engineering

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Course Structure

Year 1

• Mathematics
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Laboratory work
• Design and visualisation

Year 2

• Control Systems
• Thermodynamics and Fluids
• Mechanics
• Vibration and Stress Analysis
• 3D CAD package
• Engineering Management

Year 3

• Individual project
• Specialist automotive knowledge
• Converting an idea into a commercial venture

Potential Career Paths

• Automotive Design Engineer
• Powertrain Engineer
• Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
• Emissions Control Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Test Engineer
• CAD Technician
• Motorsport Engineer

Course Fees and Finance

• Location | Mode | Fee | Year
• Home | Full-time | £9250 per year |
• Home | Full-time | £9535 per year |
• Home | Part-time | £4625 per year# |
• Home | Part-time | £4768 per year# |
• International | Full-time | £14950 per year |
• International | Full-time | £15995 per year |

Entry Requirements

• 104 UCAS points
• A Levels - grades BCC including Maths and either a Technology or Science-based subject
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma (Technology or Science-based subject) or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma (Technology or Science-based subject) - grades DMM
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (104 UCAS point equivalence) in a Maths, Science or Technology based subject.

Accreditation

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status)
• Self-funding
• Employer, embassy, or organisation sponsorship
• Financial Hardship
• Bursaries and Scholarships

Additional Information

• Everything you need to know about this course!

Why Wolverhampton?

• Responding to the regional and national shortage of graduate qualified Engineers
• New Engineering facilities at Telford Innovation Campus and City Campus in Wolverhampton
• Courses designed to meet the latest standards for accreditation as defined by the Engineering Council

How We Compare

• Find out how our course is rated on Discover Uni, the official website for comparing UK higher education courses

Full-time Course

• 47% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 74% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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