Automotive Engineering
Brunel University London
Automotive Engineering
Course Summary
The Brunel Automotive Engineering BEng gives students with a passion for motor vehicles the specialised expertise they need to become professional engineers in the fast-moving automotive industry.
Along with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including maths, engineering science and design, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of the technical workings of current and future automotive systems.
You’ll study all aspects of automotive development and manufacture from vehicle design and performance, to engine and transmission systems, to materials, structures and safety.
You’ll also get hands-on practice troubleshooting engineering problems that inevitably arise during the construction and testing processes.
Your education will profit, too, by your access to the work done at our Centre for Advanced Powertrain and Fuels (CAPF). One of the largest and most active engine research groups in the UK, CAPF focuses on minimising pollutant emissions and improving fuel efficiency while maintaining performance levels.
Throughout your studies, you’ll have use of our modern, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, which comprise our motorsport workshop, and 24-hour access to industry standard specialist software for engineering design at dedicated computer clusters.
We offer two study options. You can choose three years full-time, or four years full-time with a one-year professional placement that will allow you to put what you’ve learnt to use in real world situations.
If you start on the full-time course, you can transfer to the professional development option, which includes the placement, at any time before the end of Year 2.
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It fulfils the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially fulfils the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration. These are internationally recognised qualifications confirming that the holder is a professional and competent engineer.
In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, demand for engineers with the technical and managerial skills to excel is on the rise. Your Brunel BEng will give you these and equip you to play leading roles in industry and public service.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Engineering Mathematics and Programming -
Engineering Mechanics and Materials -
Engineering Practice -
Engineering Systems and Energy -
Mechanical Engineering Science
Year 2:
Design Process for Machine Elements, Manufacturing Processes, Materials and CAD -
Dynamics of Machines -
Engineering Business -
Engineering Mathematics and Programming -
Fluid Mechanics -
Solid Mechanics and Introduction to FEA -
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer -
Vehicle Design and Performance
Year 3:
Mechatronics and Control Engineering -
Sustainable Engineering Management and Practice -
Technologies for Future Transport -
Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamics -
Vehicle Propulsion -
Vehicle Structures and FEA -
Major Individual Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code: HH30
Institution code: B84
Campus Name: Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects;
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinction in Further Mechanical or Further Electrical Principles and A level Maths at grade B.
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering with 45 credits at level 3. All Maths and Science units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.
including B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects;
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or
Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mechanical or Further Electronic/Electrical Principles modules
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include grade B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science or Design and Technology
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and A Level Maths at grade B.
including grade 5 in Higher Level Maths and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects;
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
including H3 in Mathematics and H3 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include Grade B in Maths and Grade B in one of the following subjects;
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
to include M2 in Maths and grade M2 in one of the following subjects;
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | AdditionalDetails |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79.0 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 51.0 | with a minimum of 51 in all subscores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 59%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%
Go onto work and study: 85%
Fees and funding
| EU | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| England | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| International | 19280.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Kingston Lane
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Uxbridge
UB8 3PH
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Uxbridge
UB8 3PH