Automotive Engineering
About this course
MEng, BEng in Automotive Engineering, a robotics engineering degree focused on mechanical systems, vehicle design, and modern propulsion technologies. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and offers industrial placement opportunities alongside participation in Formula Student racing activities. The first year covers foundational principles through Design and Manufacture 1, Solid Mechanics, and Engineering Mathematics. The second year introduces applied engineering concepts via Engineering Mechanics, Vibration and Control, and Mechatronics and Measurement Systems. The third year shifts focus to advanced applications including Individual Engineering Project, Vehicle Design and Analysis, and Automotive Propulsion Systems. The fourth year concludes the programme with advanced studies such as Team project, Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Engineering, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Systems.
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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 –
- 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 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 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 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 at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Is 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 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 Automotive Engineering at University of Leeds?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.