BEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering is an undergraduate robotics engineering degree centred on vehicle technology, mechanical design, and transport systems. Core topics include Circuit Design, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course features practical facilities including a rolling road and workshops, alongside opportunities to participate in the IMechE Formula Student competition. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as Applications Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering 1, Engineering Design And Practice, Engineering Mechanics, and Engineering Thermofluids. The second year expands into specialized vehicle systems through Automotive Technology And Aerodynamics, Electric Vehicles, Engineering Product Commercialisation, and Mechanical Design And Structures. The final year involves advanced technical study and independent research, featuring compulsory modules including Applied Automotive And Acoustics Engineering, Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics, Engineering Project, and Manufacturing Technology And Operations.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 104-112 UCAS points. A Levels: BCC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade DMM We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 68%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 49%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applications Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering 1
- Engineering Design And Practice
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Vehicle Principles And Professional Development
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (A-Level)
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (Non A-Level)
- Automotive Technology And Aerodynamics
- Electric Vehicles
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Product Commercialisation
- Mechanical Design And Structures
- Vehicle Dynamics And Nvh
- Applied Automotive And Acoustics Engineering
- Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Engineering Project
- Manufacturing Technology And Operations
- Structural Analysis And Fea
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Staffordshire do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Staffordshire?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Staffordshire?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.