Automotive Engineering (Including Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
University of South Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Automotive Engineering (Including Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Engineering at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £27500 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30500 | £21500 - £33000 | £23500 - £39000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30425 | £31682 | £36736 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25601 - £39326 | £29731 - £45361 |
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Course Description
If you don’t quite have the right qualifications to start our BEng in Automotive Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with a Foundation course in Automotive Engineering. You’ll study introductory modules relevant to the degree course whilst developing key skills for academic study.
This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required in the modern automotive industry, with a focus on autonomous vehicle technology.
The course taps on the renowned expertise of the Centre for Automotive & Power System Engineering (CAPSE) which is a nationally recognised independent research, development, test and certification centre at the University of South Wales, with a reputation for cutting edge research and knowledge transfer activities within the advanced automotive and power systems engineering sectors. The course will also build on strong links with Formula student that the school of engineering has established over the years.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Automotive Engineering (Including Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) at University of South Wales
| 29% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 13% | Finance Professionals |
| 13% | Administrative occupations |
| 11% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 7% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 4% | Caring personal services |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Engineering
All Engineering courses of University of South Wales
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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:
- Foundation
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About University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
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