Automotive Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in engineering if you do not hold the required A-levels or equivalent qualifications, are changing career, or returning to study.The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need. On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress directly to the Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons).Our accredited course will prepare you for a career as a professional engineer ...Read more

With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in engineering if you do not hold the required A-levels or equivalent qualifications, are changing career, or returning to study.The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need. On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress directly to the Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons).Our accredited course will prepare you for a career as a professional engineer specialising in automotive engineering. We work with industry experts and our accrediting bodies to ensure that you develop the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace.You’ll explore automotive engineering with internationally renowned researchers and benefit from our well-established links with organisations at the forefront of engine technology innovation.Working with other engineering specialists on challenging and rewarding projects, gives you experience that mirrors industry. Placements and guest lectures from industry provide professional insight and networking opportunities. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

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WUSCA ranking:
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99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
What students say
J
Jonathan
22 Feb 23

Students’ Union societies seems disorganised and poorly thought in terms of contact and knowing where to be if one wants to join a society/club. I’m quite satisfied overall with..Read more

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Rogers
22 Feb 23

So my experience at university of Brighton has been really great so far, the staff are so lovely, student are lovely and I have been enjoying getting to know new people and stuff...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DDD - CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

72 - 96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H4,H4,H5,H5,H5 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

DDD with Maths and Physics at A or AS-level otherwise CCC. General Studies excluded.

72 UCAS tariff points with Maths and Physics at A or AS-level otherwise 96 points.

Access to HE Diploma exceeds entry requirements so may be considered for BEng/MEng.

Must include two subjects at Higher Level, one to be Mathematics.

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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 fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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

£13,842 per year

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Students from International

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£13842 Per year

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Students’ Union societies seems disorganised and poorly thought in terms of contact and knowing where to be if one wants to join a society/club. I’m quite satisfied overall with...
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So my experience at university of Brighton has been really great so far, the staff are so lovely, student are lovely and I have been enjoying getting to know new people and stuff....
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