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BEng(Hons) Automotive and Motorsport Engineering

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The automotive industry is hugely rewarding; this could be the ideal start if you're looking to take your place at the forefront of engineering, working on future developments in a thriving, global industry. With industry focus now progressing to more environmentally friendly vehicles, for example, battery, electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles, as well as the increasing demand for new technologies, products, and materials, there are plenty of career paths you could choose to take within this STEM subject, whilst planning for your future. We want to help you make the most of all the exciting opportunities the rapidly modernizing automotive industry offers. So we've designed this course to allow you to prepare for the next step. You could build up the skills and knowledge to go on to a great future in all manner of careers. With a wealth of expertise in automotive engineering developed through research and consultancy, we enjoy relationships with companies such as Nissan, Toyota, BMW, Jaguar, Cummins Turbo Technologies, Eaton Transmissions, and BBA Friction, to name a few.

General Eligibility

BBB-BBCat A Level. A Levels must include A2 Mathematics (Use of Mathematics is not an acceptable A Level) and at least one other Science/Technology subject (or equivalent qualification) from the list of A Levels in Additional Information.

120-112UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications must include the accepted qualifications listed in Additional Information.

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Science, is unacceptable without a different Level of Maths at Grade C.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above in relevant Science/Technology subjects.

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications must include Higher Level Mathematics and another Higher Level Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Engineering Communication and Materials

  • Mathematics

  • Manufacturing, Measurement and Diagnostics

  • Engineering Science

  • Mechatronics

  • Professional Development and Transferrable Skills

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Dynamic Systems

  • Analysis of Materials

  • Engineering Design

  • Thermofluids

  • Manufacturing and Production Systems

  • Automotive Propulsion Systems

3 Year 3 – optional placement year

This course offers an optional one-year work placement after Year 2.

4 Year 4

Core modules:

  • Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics

  • Project Quality and Production Management

  • Design Analysis

  • Final Year Project

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include-

  • Vehicle Handling and Performance Prediction

  • Dynamic Analysis and Control

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years Inc. placement year

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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