Automotive Engineering MEng

  • Overview

    The Automotive Engineering programme provides a broad foundation in mechanical engineering alongside opportunities to develop the specialist knowledge required for professional success as an automotive engine design engineer. The MEng route extends your technical understanding whilst developing management expertise and knowledge of business processes.

    The University of Brighton has an international reputation for automotive engine research and innovation and our staff have long-standing industrial links with companies at the forefront of engine technology innovation.

    Throughout the course you also have the opportunity to take modern European languages including French, German and Spanish.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 8 years

    Sandwich: 5 years

    UCAS code H335

    Professional accreditation

    This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

  • Course content

    Course structure

    In year 1 you will apply topics including mathematics, conceptual design, manufacture and automotive systems to a design project. Project-based work brings students together to work in small groups, and develops not only your engineering ability but also your team-working, communication and graphics skills.

    After the second year you may also opt for a year-long industrial placement.

    The final two years comprise specialist options at BEng final year and masters level, and major individual and team projects which are often supported by industry. These courses benefit from the strong industrial links established by many of the staff.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Mathematics
    Engineering Concepts
    CAE and Design
    Design and applications project
    Aircraft and Automotive Systems
    Materials and Manufacture

    Year 2
    Mathematics and Control
    Engineering Design and Management
    Thermofluids
    Materials
    Manufacturing Engineering
    Computer-aided Engineering
    Dynamics
    Automotive Instrumentation and Testing

    Optional placement year

    Final two years
    Individual project
    Product Innovation and Management
    Integrating Case Study
    Advanced Fluid Mechanics
    Control Systems
    Radio and Navigation Systems
    Vehicle Design
    Interdisciplinary team project
    Operations Management for Logistics
    Automotive Control Systems
    Computational Fluid Dynamics
    Power Train Engineering
    Engine Electronics

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    aBB (320 points on the UCAS tariff). Must include maths and a science. Applicants with two full A-levels or a double award considered on an individual basis. General Studies included.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DMM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, specified subjects including maths and a science at Higher level.

    QAA-approved access course:
    individual assessment.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least five subjects including English language, mathematics and a physical science.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.

    Other:
    Recognised foundation course with maths and physical science.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

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  • Career opportunities

    Graduates are equipped with the creative and technical skills required for a successful career in automotive engine and power train design.

    After satisfactory completion students may go on to further postgraduate study or research within the school or elsewhere.

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  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    MEng Automotive Engineering

    Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees for this course.

     

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