MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering with an automotive and motorsport focus. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design and Design & Creative Practice. The course carries IMechE accreditation and offers an optional industry placement year. A final year project and a fifth-year group project are required to complete the MEng.
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Entry requirements
AAB-ABB at A Level. A Levels must include A2 Mathematics (Use of Mathematics is not an acceptable A Level) and at least one other Science/Technology subject (or equivalent qualifications) from the list of A Levels in Additional Information. 136-128 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Additional Information. Distinction at T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification. DDD-DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Science is not acceptable without an additional A Level Mathematics at least at Grade C. 136-128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Higher Level Mathematics and another Higher Level Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information.
What students say
Based on about 20 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: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 72%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Advanced Static Analysis
- Advanced Dynamic Analysis
- Advanced Thermofluids
- Year 5 Group Project
- Project and Finance Management
- New Product Development
- Advanced Automotive Chassis Systems
- Engineering Computational Skills
- Professional Skills and Research Awareness
- Engineering Science
- Electronic System Fundamentals
- Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
- Materials and Mechanics
- Dynamic Systems
- Analysis of Materials
- Engineering Design
- Thermofluids
- Manufacturing and Production Systems
- Automotive Propulsion Systems
- Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Project Quality and Production Management
- Design Analysis
- Final Year Project
- Vehicle Handling and Performance Prediction
- Dynamic Analysis and Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Is MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.