Overview

In the Automotive Engineering (Hons) programme at the Oxford Brookes University, you will study mathematics, engineering principles and design and management. And you’ll develop analytical skills through the study of:

dynamics

thermodynamics

stress analysis.

Practical activities in the laboratories will deepen your knowledge and understanding of automotive design. And in your final year you will study specialised automotive engineering subjects.

By taking a work placement with one of the University's industry partners, you'll have the chance to gain a Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) accreditation by IMechE.

Career prospects

The UK motor industry employs thousands of graduates each year and has a highly successful automotive industry. Whether your aspirations are to design the next new Mini or the latest executive saloon with an international pedigree, this course will prepare you to achieve them.

Graduates from Automotive Engineering typically obtain engineering roles within the sector and our degree in Automotive Engineering provides the right balance of education and practical experience to equip you for this exacting profession. There are also postgraduate learning opportunities open through the department at MSc or PhD level.

Graduates from Automotive Engineering have gone on to secure roles with companies including:

Aston Martin
Bentley
BMW
Cummins
Ford
Jaguar Landrover
Nissan

Professional accreditation

The MEng has been fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under the Engineering Council's guidelines (UK SPEC). It provides complete exemption from the Engineering Council exams parts one and two.

The IMechE has given the BEng course the maximum accreditation level available to a BEng course under the Engineering Council's guidelines (UK SPEC). Upon graduation you will have fully satisfied the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer status and have a well-defined path to Chartered Engineer status with the IMechE and the Engineering Council.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Mathematics and Modelling

Engineering Design and Practice

Thermo Fluids

Materials

Stress Analysis

Statics and Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels: tariff points must include A level Grade B in Maths, and Grade B in Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering or another suitable science subject.

IB Diploma: 31 points (BEng) or 32 points (MEng) to include minimum grade 5 in Higher Level Maths and Physics

BTEC: tariff points must include BTEC National Diploma in an engineering subject, plus A-level Grade B in Maths.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

≈ 18250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home (UK) part time£1,190 per single module

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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