Automotive Engineering (Industrial)
About this course
MEng, BEng in Automotive Engineering (Industrial), a robotics engineering degree focusing on the design and development of modern vehicle systems. The curriculum includes an integrated paid industrial placement year and professional accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The first year establishes fundamental engineering principles through modules such as Design and Manufacture 1, Thermofluids 1, Solid Mechanics, Engineering Materials, and Engineering Mathematics. The second year expands into applied mechanical concepts with Engineering Mechanics, Vibration and Control, Design and Manufacture 2, Economics and Management, Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, and Thermofluids 2. The third year involves focused technical study and practical investigations including 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, Vehicle Design and Analysis, Additive Manufacturing, and Computational Fluid and Structural Mechanics. The final stage culminates in advanced study and collaborative work through Team project, Virtual Testing Environment for autonomous vehicles, Design of suspension and chassis for electric vehicle, Design of electric adventure type motorbike, Build of half scale autonomous vehicle, Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Engineering, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Systems, Automotive Chassis Engineering, Engineering Computational Methods, Energy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers, Fundamentals of Tribology, Surface Engineering and Coatings, Engineering Psychology and Human Factors, and Design Optimisation.
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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 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
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 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- 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
- Vehicle Design and Analysis –
- Additive Manufacturing –
- Computational Fluid and Structural Mechanics –
- Team project –
- Virtual Testing Environment for autonomous vehicles
- Design of suspension and chassis for electric vehicle
- Design of electric adventure type motorbike
- Build of half scale autonomous vehicle
- Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Engineering –
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Systems –
- Automotive Chassis Engineering –
- Engineering Computational Methods –
- Energy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers –
- Fundamentals of Tribology –
- Surface Engineering and Coatings –
- Engineering Psychology and Human Factors –
- Design Optimisation –
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Automotive Engineering (Industrial) 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 Automotive Engineering (Industrial) 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 Automotive Engineering (Industrial) 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 Automotive Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Is Automotive Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
How many students continue on Automotive Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.