ObjectivesThe Automotive Engineering course was developed in response to industrial demand for a degree programme comprising a significant amount of automotive-related problem solving activity and project work. You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art automotive test equipment including a full vehicle four post suspension test rig, a two wheel engine and transmission test rig and a range of engine test beds. Professional software packages are also available to study the theoretical aspects of vehicle performance such as aerodynamics, chassis strength and stiffness and suspension systems. We also cover the business, financial and management aspects of automotive engineering, enabling you to develop strengths in all areas.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements General entry requirements Direct Entry to MEng: A2 and AS levels: 260 points including Mathematics at A2 level and at least one other Science/Technology subject, or AVCE in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing including relevant optional units with 260 points. Progression to MEng is possible following good performance on the first two years of the appropriate MEng/BEng course. Entry to MEng/BEng(Hons): A2 and AS levels: 220 points including Mathematics and at least one other Science/Technology subject, or AVCE in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing including relevant optional units with 220 points, or BTEC National Diploma or Certificate with at least four Level III merits/distinctions including Mathematics and two other technically relevant subjects. Entry is also possible from the School's Engineering Foundation Year.
Academic titleBEng Automotive Engineering
Course descriptionCourse Structure
The Mechanical and Automotive Subject Area at Huddersfield has a research rating of 4. This is in recognition of the fact that we are carrying out internationally recognised research in a number of areas including brake system performance.
Year 1
Design Fundamentals
Introductory CAD
Mechanical Engineering Science
Electromechanical Systems
Professional Studies and C and IT
Engineering Applications
Mathematics
Year 2
Engineering Design
Analysis of Materials
Dynamic Systems
Automotive Power Units
Management of Manufacture
Enterprise Project
Maths and Computer Aided Analysis
Year 3
Supervised Work Experience
Year 4
Individual Project
Finite Element Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Vehicle Design
Vehicle Handling Performance and Prediction
roject, Production and Quality Management
MEng students follow one of the School's BEng(Hons) courses in Years 1 and 2 and undertake supervised work experience in Year 3. Year 4 follows the same structure as the associated BEng(Hons) course, and in addition you will compile a personal development portfolio in preparation for Year 5.
Year 5 (additional year)
Advanced Engineering Analysis and Engineering Research and Development. Modules in business-management and a major group project, which integrates technical, business and personal skills.
Also, Motor Sport Technology BSc, Motorsport Engineering BEng.