Automotive Engineering BEng

Course Summary

• Type: BEng
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Duration: 3 Years
• Deadline: Ongoing

Course Description

The University has a 30-year track record of producing skilled engineers for every branch of the automotive industry, which is a dynamic environment offering excellent career prospects whether in large corporations, component suppliers or motorsport companies. This degree course is geared towards vehicle design, although it has much in common with the BEng Mechanical Engineering, and as it is acc Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, it provides the first step towards gaining Chartered Engineer status. The course is also recognised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

In your first year you gain a broad grounding in engineering with themes of design, manufacture, business, engineering mathematics and engineering science. You are also introduced to fundamentals of vehicle components and systems covering engines, powertrain, body, steering and suspension.

In your second year you extend your knowledge of first year core topics, as they are applied in automotive engineering. This includes studying vehicle design, and the factors that influence it, together with vehicle aerodynamics using wind tunnel testing. There is also the opportunity to be involved with the Class 200 Formula Student car, where you will work on developing the previous year's Formula Student entry.

Your final year involves project work, both in teams designing vehicles and individually on a topic of special interest, which encourages you to develop valuable practical, interpersonal and communication skills. You will have an opportunity to be involved with the development of the University's entry to the Formula Student competition.