BEng Automotive Engineering
About this course
BEng in Automotive Engineering, a robotics engineering degree focused on vehicle design, manufacturing, and mechanical systems. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The first year establishes core engineering principles through modules such as Computers in Engineering Analysis, Design and Manufacture 1, Thermofluids 1, Solid Mechanics, Engineering Materials, and Engineering Mathematics. Year 2 advances this knowledge with Engineering Mechanics, Vibration and Control, Design and Manufacture 2, Economics and Management, Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, and Thermofluids 2. The final year involves an Individual Engineering Project alongside compulsory studies in Design of electric race car cooling system, Development of an optimised rear mounting frame for a formula student car, Future decarbonisation of transport: Propulsion system, Tribological performance of automotive braking systems, Automotive Propulsion Systems, Vehicle Design and Analysis, Additive Manufacturing, and Computational Fluid and Structural Mechanics.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA BTEC: DDD (RQF) in an Engineering-related BTEC and a grade A in A Level Mathematics. IB: 18 points at higher level to include 6 points in higher level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computers in Engineering Analysis –
- Design and Manufacture 1 –
- Thermofluids 1 –
- Solid Mechanics –
- Engineering Materials –
- Engineering Mathematics –
- Engineering Mechanics –
- Vibration and Control –
- Design and Manufacture 2 –
- Economics and Management –
- Mechatronics and Measurement Systems –
- Thermofluids 2 –
- Individual Engineering Project –
- Design of electric race car cooling system
- Development of an optimised rear mounting frame for a formula student car
- Future decarbonisation of transport: Propulsion system
- Tribological performance of automotive braking systems
- Automotive Propulsion Systems –
- Vehicle Design and Analysis –
- Additive Manufacturing –
- Computational Fluid and Structural Mechanics –
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Leeds do next?
90% 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 Leeds?
88% 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 Leeds?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Is BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Automotive Engineering at University of Leeds?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.