Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
Get on track for our IMechE accredited BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering degree, by completing a foundation year. If youre committed to an engineering future and have a less conventional background, this is the course for you.
Why study automotive engineering?
The automotive industry is set for global growth over the next decade.
Environmental challenges mean new vehicles must be cleaner and more efficient, while urbanisation is driving a need for better transport solutions.
This will create demand for professionals with knowledge and ...
Get on track for our IMechE accredited BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering degree, by completing a foundation year. If youre committed to an engineering future and have a less conventional background, this is the course for you.<br/><br/><strong>Why study automotive engineering?</strong><br/>The automotive industry is set for global growth over the next decade.<br/><br/>Environmental challenges mean new vehicles must be cleaner and more efficient, while urbanisation is driving a need for better transport solutions.<br/><br/>This will create demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in automotive design and manufacture. And if youre always asking questions, exploring different alternatives, and thinking creatively then youre just who were looking for.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering gives you a strong grounding in mathematics, design, manufacturing and mechanical engineering.<br/><br/>Discover how engineering will challenge you and change the way you learn. Youll tackle real world issues through live projects, and be encouraged to take risks as you develop solutions in our state-of-the art labs.<br/><br/>Study automotive manufacturing, engine systems, vehicle dynamics, materials, structures and safety. Gain hands-on experience, testing designs for automotive projects using our facilities.<br/><br/>Youll be taught in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering designed to revolutionise the way engineering is taught. Featuring engine test cells, dedicated collaborative learning spaces and all of the latest high-tech equipment, its purpose-built to support a wide range of engineering disciplines.<br/><br/>Investigate an engineering problem that interests you, while developing engineering, project management and report writing skills.<br/><br/>Complete work placements in areas like product development, vehicle dynamics and design, and manufacturing. Compete with our multi-disciplinary team UWE Formula Student, which regularly succeeds at the annual Formula Student competition.<br/><br/>With opportunities at some of the biggest names in engineering on your doorstep, youll be able to increase your employability and find the engineer you are.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>Careers range from automotive design to manufacture and maintenance. You could help research the next wave of green and sustainable transport technologies.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Course Code
H31F
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
T Level
No specific subjects required
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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