Automotive Engineering via Study Centres BEng (Hons)

Develop ideas on how to change the future of motor vehicles, in line with the current environmental challenges the industry faces in today's commercial climate. This course is based at our quality-assured partners around the world.

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Overview

You will study the essential mathematics and engineering science that underpins automotive engineering with an emphasis on the mechanical aspects. Topics that are peculiar to their discipline include the thermodynamics of engines, automotive electrical technology, vehicle drive train and chassis systems.

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to launch a career in the automotive industry or in its supply chain industries.

Please contact your Study Centre for the duration and mode of this course.

Why us?

Sunderland has over 100 years’ experience of teaching engineering

Course structure

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work, laboratory projects and e-learning. We encourage you to develop independent study skills. You will also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups.

As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include exams, multiple-choice tests and projects.

Year 1 (national level 4):

Electronic and Electrical Principles (20 credits)
Applied Mechanics (20 credits)
Design, Drawing and Practical Skills (20 credits)
Engineering Mathematics (20 credits)
Manufacturing and Materials (20 credits)
Energy Conversion (20 credits)

Year 2 (national level 5):

Vehicle Chassis Engineering (20 credits)
Computer-Aided Engineering (20 credits)
Engineering Mechanics (20 credits)
Thermofluids and Engines (20 credits)
Design Methods and Applications (20 credits)
Automation for Manufacturing (20 credits)

Final year (national level 6):

Automotive Design and Materials Selection (20 credits)
Manufacturing Systems Design (20 credits)
Project (40 credits)
Automotive Dynamics and Control Systems (20 credits)
Professional Management Techniques (20 credits)

Facilities

This course is available at partner universities worldwide.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

Please contact the relevant partner for information on fees and finance.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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Career ready

Salaries in engineering can be very attractive and our course is directly relevant to the needs of employers.

Career options

As an Automotive engineer your primary sector would be Automotive engineering, as well as supply chain industries. Your choice of role could be Design Engineer, Manufacturing or Production Engineer and even Project Management.
The quality of your degree would also enable you to utilise your qualification outside of the automotive industry.

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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Page last updated: 22 September 2021

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