MEng Automotive Materials
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: D*DD with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade A in either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus A level Grades AA to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Automotive Materials, a materials science and engineering degree focused on the scientific, engineering and design aspects of automotive materials. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The programme is available as a five-year course incorporating a placement year or as a four-year standard format, and shares its initial three years with the BEng route. The first year covers engineering principles, mathematics, thermofluids, experimentation, introductory materials science, and computer-aided engineering. The second year progresses through data analysis and modelling, group design, structures and characterisation, materials in action, materials processing, and vehicle systems. The third year involves automotive crash protection, advanced processing methods, sustainability, a research project, vehicle and component design, and industrial case studies, alongside optional modules such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Advanced Principles of Materials, Nanomaterials, Functional Materials, and a university-wide language programme. The fourth year features research methods, advanced materials characterisation, and a group design project, with further options including Materials Modelling, Nanomaterials and Composites, Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability, and Technological Entrepreneurship.
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
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Nanomaterials
- Functional Materials
- University-wide Language Programme
- Research Methods
- Advanced Materials Characterisation
- Group Design Project
- Materials Modelling
- Nanomaterials and Composites
- Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability
- Technological Entrepreneurship