BEng Automotive Materials
Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Design & Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade B in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus A level Grades AB to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Automotive Materials, a materials science and engineering degree combining materials engineering with vehicle-focused study. Core topics include Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The course is available in a three-year full-time format or a four-year version incorporating a placement year, and includes a supervised research project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational subjects through compulsory modules such as Mathematics for Materials, Thermofluids, Introductory Materials Science, and Computer Aided Engineering. The second year progresses to applied concepts via Data Analysis and Modelling, Group Design Project, Structures and Characterisation, and Vehicle Systems and Development. The final year involves core study in Automotive Crash Protection, Advanced Processing Methods, Sustainability, Recycling and Environment, and a Project. Students can also select optional modules covering areas such as Composite Materials, Nanomaterials, Functional Materials, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Modules
- Engineering Principles and Design
- Mathematics for Materials
- Thermofluids
- Experimentation and Practical Skills
- Introductory Materials Science
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Group Design Project
- Structures and Characterisation
- Materials in Action
- Materials Processing
- Vehicle Systems and Development
- Automotive Crash Protection
- Advanced Processing Methods
- Sustainability, Recycling and Environment
- Project
- Vehicle and Component Design
- Industrial Case Studies
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Composite Materials
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Nanomaterials
- Functional Materials
- University-wide Language Programme