Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Robotics Engineering, incorporating a foundation year. Core topics include Control Systems, Statistics, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The programme features a Group Design Project and access to a dedicated electric vehicle laboratory. 85% of graduates go on to work or further study within 15 months.
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Entry requirements
0-32 UCAS Tariff Points e.g. A-levels: E, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 50%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 5%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 73%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 11%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Introduction to Mathematics and Science
- Academic Skills
- Further Mathematics
- Further Science for Engineering
- Integrating Project
- Introduction to Automotive Engineering
- Engineering Skills
- Electrical Principles
- Engineering Design
- Mechanics and Dynamics
- Automotive Technology
- Pure Mathematics and Statistics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluids
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Powertrain Technology
- Vehicle Electronics
- Project Management
- Electric Vehicle Powertrains
- Stress Analysis
- Vehicle Aerodynamics
- Automotive Chassis Systems
- Vehicle Driveline Performance
- Group Design Project
- Vehicle Control Systems
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Numerical Computation
- Thermodynamics
- Vehicle Development
- Independent Project
- Automotive Materials and Processes
- Structural Design and Analysis
- Ride Analysis and NVH
- Quality Systems
- Engineering Sustainability, Ethics and Inclusion
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Engineering Management
- Vehicle Stability and Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.