MEng Automotive Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Engineering Design. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and offers a five-year route with a professional placement year. In the final year, students complete a major group project to design, manufacture, and test an automotive product.
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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
- Mechanical Engineering Science
- Dynamics
- 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
- Advanced Vehicle Dynamics and Advanced CAD
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Advanced Vehicle Propulsion Technologies and Systems
- Major Group Project
- Strategy and Business Planning
- Advanced Solid Body Mechanics and FEA
- Advanced Thermofluids
- Robotics and Automation
- Applied Sensors Instrumentation and Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Automotive Engineering at Brunel University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.