Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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The automotive sector is very dynamic, offering excellent career prospects in large corporations, component suppliers and motorsport companies. The University has a long track record of producing skilled engineers for every branch of the automotive industry. This degree course is geared towards vehicle design, although it has much in common with the Mechanical Engineering degree. This course has a particular emphasis on innovative vehicle design, taking into account consumer demands as well as ...Read more

The automotive sector is very dynamic, offering excellent career prospects in large corporations, component suppliers and motorsport companies. The University has a long track record of producing skilled engineers for every branch of the automotive industry. This degree course is geared towards vehicle design, although it has much in common with the Mechanical Engineering degree. This course has a particular emphasis on innovative vehicle design, taking into account consumer demands as well as performance targets set by the industry with regard to road safety and sustainability issues. It also provides the first step towards gaining chartered engineer status.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
46/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
53rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
83rd
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Abdul shaheen
20 Feb 24

Best Aspects: Quality of Education: A great university provides top-notch education with knowledgeable professors, comprehensive curriculum, and valuable resources. Diverse..Read more

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Flynn
08 Feb 24

Universityis supportive with issues and help is provided well when..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

128 - 136 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Maths and either physics or technology or engineering based subjects, excluding general studies/critical thinking

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English Language 4/CMaths 4/C

128-136 points from a minimum of 3 HL subjects at grade 5 or above to include HL Maths and Physics

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
86%
Physics
76%
Chemistry
22%
Product Design
11%
Economics
8%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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15,500 per year

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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with excellent...

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University of Hertfordshire
University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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