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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
University of Wolverhampton
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
University of Wolverhampton
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
University of Wolverhampton
Part Time
SEP-25
8 Years
Start your journey into automotive engineering with our Foundation Year program. This course provides a solid grounding in essential mathematics, physics, and engineering principles, preparing you for success in the full Automotive Engineering degree. Ideal for those looking to build a strong base before diving into specialized automotive studies.
Why choose this course?
BEng (Hon) Automotive Engineering offers the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a design engineer in the automotive industry. As such, the course consists of all the necessary elements to ensure its graduates are prepared for the various roles of the modern automotive engineer.
The University of Wolverhampton offers a range of facilities, workspaces, and opportunities for hands-on experience, all aimed at nurturing your abilities to their full potential.
What happens on the course?
All of our degrees have a common first year, allowing you to experience a range of subjects before deciding on the course you wish to follow. You will study Mathematics, and the underlying concepts of Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, and Production Engineering. You will undertake laboratory work and utilise your new production knowledge to build and test a design.
In the second year, you will extend your knowledge of Automotive subjects including Control Systems, Thermodynamics and Fluids, Mechanics, Vibration and Stress Analysis. In addition, you will create design specifications, and become proficient in the use of a 3D CAD package. You will also study Engineering Management and learn the role and responsibilities of a professional engineer.
Following the second academic year, you are encouraged to undertake a placement year in industry, thereby improving your employment prospects and forming part of your record of professional development as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
In your final year you will complete an individual project, extend your specialist automotive knowledge, and learn how to convert an idea into a commercial venture.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)
Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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