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Automotive Engineering Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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Automotive Engineering with Professional Placement Year BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 58% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £13200 | 117 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 74% | 4% | 7% | £9000 | £12600 | 114 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Brighton | 78% | 7% | 15% | £9250 | £13842 | 92 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) | University of Brighton | 78% | 7% | 15% | £9250 | £13842 | 92 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
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Electronic and Automotive Engineering MSc | University of Huddersfield | 84% | 5% | 5% | £7900 | £17000 | 121 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Brighton | 78% | 7% | 15% | £9250 | £13842 | 92 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 75% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25700 | 155 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MSc | University of Huddersfield | 58% | 0% | 10% | £7900 | £17000 | 131 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | Brunel University | 41% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £19280 | 126 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Performance Engineering (Motorsport) with foundation year BEng (Hons) | University of Bolton | 87% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £46600 | 73 | Bolton | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 173 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng | University of Wolverhampton | 50% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | - | 104 | Wolverhampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | Coventry University | 73% | 10% | 2% | £9250 | - | 137 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 75% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | - | 155 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Bedfordshire | 73% | - | 60% | £9250 | £13200 | 64 | Luton | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 58% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | - | 117 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | 72% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | - | 94 | Cambridge | On campus Full-time | |
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Electronic and Automotive Engineering (with Placement) MSc | University of Huddersfield | 84% | 5% | 5% | - | £18000 | 121 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (with Placement) MSc | University of Huddersfield | 58% | 0% | 10% | - | £18000 | 131 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MEng | Sheffield Hallam University | 73% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 122 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | Northumbria University | 74% | 9% | 5% | - | - | 118 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MSc | Loughborough University of Technology | 97% | 5% | 5% | - | - | 184 | Loughborough | On campus Part-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Leeds | 80% | 5% | 2% | - | - | 179 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MEng | University of the West of England | 79% | 0% | 7% | - | - | 121 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Surrey | 90% | 2% | 0% | - | - | 146 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MSc | Birmingham City University | 59% | 0% | 15% | - | - | 113 | Birmingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Surrey | 90% | 2% | 0% | - | - | 140 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 60% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 129 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 73% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 117 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) | University of the West of England | 79% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 115 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Automotive Engineering) (STEM) CertHE | University of Wales | - | 40% | 30% | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering with Motorsport BEng (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 67% | 20% | 10% | - | - | 127 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (Including Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 74% | 4% | 7% | - | - | 114 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (with Placement) BEng (Hons) | Harper Adams University | - | - | - | £9250 | £11250 | - | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering with Electric Vehicles MEng (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15500 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering MSc (PG) | University of Wales | - | - | - | £7800 | £15000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Part-time | |
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Automotive Performance Engineering (Motorsport) BEng (Hons) | University of Bolton | - | 0% | 15% | - | - | - | Bolton | On campus Part-time | |
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Automotive Engineering with an International Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £20750 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £25700 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (with an industrial placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Sussex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22500 | - | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Sussex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22500 | - | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Materials (with placement year) MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £25700 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Sunderland | - | - | - | £9250 | £13000 | - | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
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Future Mobility; Transport Design BA (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £14000 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering HNC | South & City College Birmingham | - | - | - | £6165 | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) | Wrexham Glyndwr University | - | - | - | £9000 | - | - | Wrexham | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Engineering (Top-up) BEng (Hons) | University of Sunderland | - | - | - | £6935 | - | - | Sunderland | On campus Part-time | |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | Wrexham Glyndwr University | - | - | - | £9000 | - | - | Wrexham | On campus Full-time | |
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Engineering (Automotive) MSc (PG) | Wrexham Glyndwr University | - | - | - | £2975 | - | - | Wrexham | On campus Part-time | |
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Advanced Vehicle Engineering BEng (Hons) | London South Bank University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Future Mobility; Transport Design (with a Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Automotive Technology (Bsc) Hons) BSc (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | - | - | - | - | - | - | Hatfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Mechanical with Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Bath | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
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CDT to Advance the Deployment of Future Mobility Technologies EngD | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Mechanical with Automotive Engineering (with placement) MEng (Hons) | University of Bath | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
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Transport and Intelligent Mobility MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | - | - | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Mechanical and Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | Northumbria University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
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Sustainable Automotive Electrification MSc | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering PhD | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | - | - | - | Loughborough | On campus Part-time | |
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Electrical Automotive Engineering MSc | Coventry University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time |
Related subjects - UK degree programs:
Student Reviews
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Automotive Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29504 | £31682 | £36736 |
25-75 percentile range | £24565 - £33336 | £25601 - £39326 | £29731 - £45361 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Automotive Engineering courses in the UK
All Automotive Engineering courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28718 | £31217 | £38027 |
25-75 percentile range | £25641 - £31711 | £25895 - £36280 | £30548 - £45037 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Automotive Engineering
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Automotive Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Automotive Engineering
- Tyre Manufacturers
- Specialist Vehicle Design Companies
- Research Laboratories
- Motor Sport Teams
- Oil and Fuel Companies
- Suppliers
Specialisations within Automotive Engineering
- Electronics and Control Systems
- Fluid Mechanics
- Rapid Prototyping
- Computer- based Systems and Electronics
- Engine Systems
- Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety
- Supply Chain Management
- Fuel Technology and Emissions
- Emissions Control
Jobs of graduates of Automotive Engineering (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Automotive Engineering at Buckinghamshire New University
20% | Design occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of Automotive Engineering in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Automotive Engineering
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Automotive Engineering.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Automotive Engineering.
FAQ
The median salary of graduates of Automotive Engineering was £29504 15 months after graduation, £31682 3 years after graduation and £36736 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Automotive Engineering studies:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BEng (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
- Master of Engineering - MEng
- Master of Engineering (Honours) - MEng (Hons)
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Doctor of Engineering - EngD
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Automotive Engineering - MSc at Loughborough University of Technology received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 97 out of 100 among 30 respondents.