Automotive Engineering Meng (Hon)

<strong>An Automotive Engineering degree from Brighton prepares you for dynamic careers in vehicle design, electric mobility, autonomous systems and sustainable transport innovation.</strong><br/><br/>At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This course offers an extra year at masters level to develop your technical understanding, management and leadership skills and support your career progression. <br/><br/>You’ll have loads of opportunities to build real-world experience through exciting team projects, placements and internships. Our inclusive approach to learning means we’ll help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates go on to work for organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Ricardo UK Ltd, Jaguar Land Rover Ltd and MAHLE Powertrain Ltd. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• Start hands-on learning from day one through design-build-test projects including fighting robots, water rockets and rocket cars, the Engineering Without Borders international design challenge, CAD modelling and laboratory work. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a degree accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), providing recognition of its professional quality and a pathway towards Chartered Engineer status. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Make a difference and solve energy challenges in our student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in industry-standard facilities including flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines and robotics and VR labs. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year after year two or paid internship opportunities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with internationally recognised researchers who specialise in areas such as novel engine concepts, electric vehicles and combustion of sustainable fuels. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our engineering research impact is rated as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ for reach and significance – Research Excellence Framework 2021. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study automotive engineering</strong> <br/>Brighton & Hove is the UK’s leading city for new economy businesses (Centre for Cities, 2025). This includes sectors such as advanced engineering, electric vehicles, autonomous systems, sustainable transport and clean energy technologies – industries where demand for skilled engineers is rapidly growing. Studying at Brighton means you’ll be part of a hub for innovation, with opportunities to directly connect your learning to the future of engineering. <br/><br/>Brighton & Hove has also been named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out.