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BEng Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year)

UWE Bristol

Institution
UWE Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Duration
4-5 years
UCAS code
H31F

Entry requirements

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 80 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.

About this course

BEng(Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Core topics include Systems Design, Mathematical Modelling and Project Management. The sandwich route includes a work placement year in areas such as product development, vehicle dynamics and design, or manufacturing. Students can participate in UWE Formula Student and complete an Engineering Project in the final year.

Modules

  • Engineering Experimentation
  • Foundation Group Project
  • Foundation Mechanics
  • Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus
  • Introduction to Mechatronics
  • Professional Skills for Engineers
  • Design Fundamentals And Manufacturing Workshop
  • Thermofluids
  • Applied Electrical Technology
  • Dynamics Modelling and Simulation
  • Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing
  • Project Management for Engineers
  • Automotive Powertrain Technologies
  • Applied Thermofluids
  • Dynamics
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Systems Design
  • Engineering in Society*
  • Advanced FEA for Design
  • Emerging Automotive Technology
  • Engineering Project
  • Vehicle Design Fundamentals
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Composite Engineering
  • Materials and Structures for Special Applications