
Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) gives you a strong grounding in mathematics, design, manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
This course is accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It meets part of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, giving you professional recognition and increasing your employability.
Study automotive manufacturing, engine systems, vehicle dynamics, materials, structures and safety. Gain hands-on experience, testing designs for automotive projects u...
BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) gives you a strong grounding in mathematics, design, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. <br/><br/>This course is accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It meets part of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, giving you professional recognition and increasing your employability.<br/><br/>Study automotive manufacturing, engine systems, vehicle dynamics, materials, structures and safety. Gain hands-on experience, testing designs for automotive projects using our facilities.<br/><br/>Investigate an engineering problem that interests you, while developing engineering, project management and report writing skills. Learn from industry experts and attend factory visits and professional briefings from leading automotive organisations to gain insight into the industry. <br/><br/>Complete work placements in areas like product development, vehicle dynamics and design, and manufacturing. Compete with our multi-disciplinary team UWE Formula Student, which regularly succeeds at the annual Formula Student competition. Build the experience you need to decide where to specialise and succeed on graduation. <br/><br/>Careers range from automotive design to manufacture and maintenance. You could help research the next wave of green and sustainable transport technologies.<br/>Depending on your second year results, you could transfer to our four-year MEng Automotive Engineering course, which would give you a master’s rather than a bachelor’s degree.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Course Code
H31F
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
T Level
No specific subjects required
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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