Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 270 graduates of Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Engineering at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £29500 | £36000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £24000 - £36000 | £27500 - £44500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30425 | £31682 | £36736 |
25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25601 - £39326 | £29731 - £45361 |
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Course Description
The Brunel Automotive Engineering BEng gives students with a passion for motor vehicles the specialised expertise they need to become professional engineers in the fast-moving automotive industry.
Along with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including maths, engineering science and design, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of the technical workings of current and future automotive systems.
You’ll study all aspects of automotive development and manufacture from vehicle design and performance, to engine and transmission systems, to materials, structures and safety.
You’ll also get hands-on practice troubleshooting engineering problems that inevitably arise during the construction and testing processes.
Your education will profit, too, by your access to the work done at our Centre for Advanced Powertrain and Fuels (CAPF). One of the largest and most active engine research groups in the UK, CAPF focuses on minimising pollutant emissions and improving fuel efficiency while maintaining performance levels.
Throughout your studies, you’ll have use of our modern, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, which comprise our motorsport workshop, and 24-hour access to industry standard specialist software for engineering design at dedicated computer clusters.
We offer two study options. You can choose three years full-time, or four years full-time with a one-year professional placement that will allow you to put what you’ve learnt to use in real world situations.
If you start on the full-time course, you can transfer to the professional development option, which includes the placement, at any time before the end of Year 2.
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It fulfils the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially fulfils the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration. These are internationally recognised qualifications confirming that the holder is a professional and competent engineer.
In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, demand for engineers with the technical and managerial skills to excel is on the rise. Your Brunel BEng will give you these and equip you to play leading roles in industry and public service.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Brunel University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Brunel University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) at Brunel University
40% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Brunel University
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
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TOEFL (iBT) | 77 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Costs
Tuition Fees Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £21470 | year 1 |
EU | £23615 | year 1 |
International | £23615 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Brunel University
Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.
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Student composition of Brunel University
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Total number of students enrolled at Brunel University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11215
- postgraduates:
- 4730
- Total:
- 15945
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Automotive Engineering (with Placement) BEng (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 91% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £13250 | 137 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 75% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 165 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 59% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £16085 | 119 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 73% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 125 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 75% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 165 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 58% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £16085 | 128 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive & Transport Design BA (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Materials BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Wales | 67% | 5% | 40% | £9000 | £13500 | 132 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Wales | 67% | 5% | 25% | £9000 | £13500 | 132 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023