BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (Top-Up)

Top up your existing qualification. Gain the skills required to be an accomplished Automotive Engineer. Graduate ready to work at Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), in motorsport and in a range of other sectors.

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UCAS codeH3W1

Duration1 year

Fee (UK)£9,535

Fee (Int)£17,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

You'll cover topics such as vehicle dynamics, electrical systems, design and materials, along with skills and knowledge required by professional engineers.

Students qualifying from this course are highly sought after in the local and global industrial companies ranging across many sectors.

Our recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as McLaren Automotive, General Motors, Jaguar, Perkins Engines and Parametrics Technology. Other graduates conduct research within major automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall, and Nissan.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods on this course includes lectures, seminars, group work, and practical laboratory work. You'll also complete virtual work via engineering specific software. We encourage you to develop independent study skills. You'll also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups.

In addition to assessments that count towards your degree, there are ongoing assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include exams, multiple-choice tests, and projects.

Entry requirements

The typical entry requirement is successful completion of one of the following:

HND or Foundation Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related subject
240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject

We also require GCSE grade C (numerical grade 4) or above in maths and English language.

There are a range of qualifications that would satisfy the entry requirements and we'll consider each application individually.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535

International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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