BEng Automotive Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Automotive Engineering, an automotive engineering degree covering technical training and sector practices. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Research Methods, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The curriculum is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology and designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to software development, Engineering mathematics, Engineering design and manufacture, and Mechanics and heat transfer. The second year progresses with Engineering structure, materials and analysis, Fluid dynamics, thermofluids and modelling, Vehicle electronics and control, and Vehicle dynamics and chassis technology. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through Vehicle powertrain technology, Automotive systems and design, Research methodologies and project management, and concludes with the Undergraduate project.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. Must include A-level Maths or equivalent (including BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma Engineering). With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Automotive Engineering (H330) at the University of Bedfordshire for 2027 entry so far.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to software development
- Engineering mathematics
- Engineering design and manufacture
- Mechanics and heat transfer
- Engineering structure, materials and analysis
- Fluid dynamics, thermofluids and modelling
- Vehicle electronics and control
- Vehicle dynamics and chassis technology
- Vehicle powertrain technology
- Automotive systems and design
- Research methodologies and project management
- Undergraduate project
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Bedfordshire do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Bedfordshire?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Bedfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.