The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme:
BEng Automotive Engineering
The programme will give students the ability to:
1. Understand the basic principles of automotive mechanics, control, structures and design;
2. Apply these underlying principles together with critical, analytical and practical skills to problem solving in Automotive Engineering;
3. Understand issues of engineering business matters such as: finance, law, marketing, cost, risk and management;
4. Understand the responsibilities of an engineer to society and to deal with issues such as the environment and health and safety;
5. Be exposed to industrial seminars and visits;
6. Develop independent study, practical, team working and communication skills;
7. Be prepared for employment within the Automotive Engineering arena, or to study for a postgraduate degree in Engineering and to obtain accreditation as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Additionally, we offer exciting opportunities like studying abroad and industrial work placements to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into the professional world.
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH1000 | Tutorials and Personal Development 1 | 0 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH1010 | Computers in Engineering Analysis | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH1206 | Design and Manufacture 1 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MECH1215 | Thermofluids 1 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH1230 | Solid Mechanics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH1280 | Engineering Materials | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH1520 | Engineering Mathematics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH2000 | Tutorials and Personal Development 2 | 0 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH2610 | Engineering Mechanics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH2620 | Vibration and Control | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH2636 | Design and Manufacture 2 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH2640 | Economics and Management | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MECH2650 | Mechatronics and Measurement Systems | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH2670 | Thermofluids 2 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH3425 | Automotive Propulsion Systems | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH3470 | Vehicle Design and Analysis | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH3775 | Additive Manufacturing | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MECH3890 | Individual Engineering Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MECH3900 | Finite Element Methods of Analysis | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 31/07/2025 16:52:24
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