BEng Automotive Engineering
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Core topics include Systems Design and Project Management. Modules include Vehicle Dynamics, Automotive Powertrain Technologies, and Composite Engineering, alongside a final-year Engineering Project. The programme offers a four-year sandwich route with an industry placement.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on our English Language Requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. BTEC: You must be studying one of the following: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. To include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at merit in Mathematics and 15 credits at pass in another science or technology subject. Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Pass at Higher Level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 60%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Skills for Engineers
- Design Fundamentals And Manufacturing Workshop
- Thermofluids
- Applied Electrical Technology
- Dynamics Modelling and Simulation
- Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing
- Project Management for Engineers
- Automotive Powertrain Technologies
- Applied Thermofluids
- Dynamics
- Structural Mechanics
- Systems Design
- Engineering in Society*
- Advanced FEA for Design
- Emerging Automotive Technology
- Engineering Project
- Vehicle Design Fundamentals
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Composite Engineering
- Materials and Structures for Special Applications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Automotive Engineering at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Automotive Engineering at UWE Bristol do next?
80% 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 UWE Bristol?
69% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BEng Automotive Engineering at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Automotive Engineering at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Automotive Engineering at UWE Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.