BEng Automotive Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering with an automotive engineering focus. Core topics include Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Programming. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and a four-year full-time route with a professional placement year is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Mathematical Studies, Critical Thinking and General Studies not accepted) IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography or Design Technology
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 54%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 52%
- Academic support: 46%
- Organisation and management: 33%
- Learning resources: 53%
- Student voice: 39%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 101 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 36%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 52%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Foundation course: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming I
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming II
- Engineering Practice
- Engineering Systems and Energy I
- Engineering Systems and Energy 2
- Statics
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials (Mechanical and Aerospace)
- Mechanical Engineering Science
- Dynamics of Machines
- Design Process for Machine Elements, Manufacturing Processes, Materials and CAD
- Engineering Business (Core)
- Fluid Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics and Intro to FEA
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Vehicle Design and Performance
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming
- Major Individual Project
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Sustainable Engineering Management and Practice
- Technologies for Future Transport
- Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamics
- Vehicle Structures and FEA
- Vehicle Propulsion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Automotive Engineering at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Automotive Engineering at Brunel University of London do next?
83% 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 Brunel University of London?
54% 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 Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Automotive Engineering at Brunel University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.