Comments about BEng Automotive Design - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire
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Objectives
The Automotive Design course provides a sound understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering and engineering design. 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 integrated into the areas of the course that deal with vehicle design, aerodynamics, chassis strength and stiffness and suspension systems. The course provides a balanced range of design approaches such as reverse engineering, investigative projects, failure analysis and both open ended and tightly constrained design projects.
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Entry requirements
Entry 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.
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Academic title
BEng Automotive Design
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Course description
Course 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
Product Liability
Vehicle Design
Vehicle Handling and Performance Prediction
Design Analysis
Project Management
Module titles are indicative and subject to development.
MEng students follow one of our 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 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.
Career Opportunities
Recent sustained growth in the automotive industry has resulted in strong employment prospects for graduates with specialist knowledge and expertise able to make an immediate contribution to technical and managerial developments. Graduates with well developed design skills are in high demand.
