Low carbon vehicle technologies are at the cutting edge of innovation within the automotive industry - one of several exciting areas of study for students of this BEng course.

This programme develops the key technical and managerial skills that graduates need to excel within a fast-moving industry, through a curriculum designed to give a good balance between fundamental mechanical engineering subjects (including maths and engineering science) and the applied engineering disciplines (such as vehicle design and performance).

We have one of the largest and most active engine research groups in the UK and strong links with industry to provide a vibrant, commercially-focused environment for our students' learning.

Both programmes (BEng and MEng) cover the same topics in Levels 1 and 2, allowing students to transfer between them at the end of Level 2. The courses cover the fundamentals of mechanical engineering and design, providing an excellent grounding in key subjects common throughout the mechanical engineering disciplines.

The first two years/levels also provide exposure to other related engineering subjects, such as electrical and electronic engineering, and commercially important topics, such as management and related law.

Levels 2 to 4 progressively introduce a greater degree of specialisation. Strong emphasis is placed upon achieving a good balance between practical and theoretical engineering skills, making best use of the excellent facilities available.

Level 1

• Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics
• Fundamentals of Thermofluids
• Analytical Methods and Skills
• Engineering Materials, Manufacturing and Electrical Machines
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Automotive Laboratories, Technical Drawing and Workshop Experience

Level 2

• Automotive Vehicle Design and Performance
• Solid Body Mechanics
• Thermofluids
• Computing, Analytical Methods, Control and Instrumentation
• Professional Engineering Applications and Practice.

Level 3

• Major Individual Project
• Automotive Structures, Propulsion and Manufacture
• FEA, CFD and Design of Engineering Systems
• Professional Engineering Practice.

• GPA 5.0 or 80%

75% is required in any specific subjects that are stated in GCE A-level entry requirements above.

• IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
• Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
• BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)