
Automotive Engineering Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Automotive Engineering Meng (Hon)
Automotive engineering is one of the UKs most dynamic and innovative industries, at the forefront of a technological revolution in electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and sustainable transport. It offers a wide range of career opportunities in research, design, development, testing, and manufacturing.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore the core principles of automotive engineering, gaining in-depth knowledge in areas such as vehicle dynamics and control, powertrain systems (including electric and hybrid), chassis and suspension engineering, advanced simulation technol...
Automotive engineering is one of the UKs most dynamic and innovative industries, at the forefront of a technological revolution in electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and sustainable transport. It offers a wide range of career opportunities in research, design, development, testing, and manufacturing.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, you’ll explore the core principles of automotive engineering, gaining in-depth knowledge in areas such as vehicle dynamics and control, powertrain systems (including electric and hybrid), chassis and suspension engineering, advanced simulation technologies (FEA and CFD), vehicle design and systems integration, and automotive materials and structures. The course combines hands-on experience with advanced theoretical learning, ensuring you will graduate with the skills and confidence to thrive in industry.<br/><br/>Graduates are well-equipped for careers across the automotive and motorsport sectors, including roles in vehicle dynamics, powertrain engineering, automotive project management, the defence industry, and vehicle testing and validation.<br/><br/>You can study Automotive Engineering as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme or as a four-year integrated master’s. At the end of the third year, you may choose to graduate with a BEng or continue to the fourth year to earn an MEng, subject to meeting the progression criteria.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Leicester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H331
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
A typical offer is 120 for MEng from at least two A-levels including Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |