Overview

The Automotive Engineering (Off-Highway) (with placement) (Hons) programme at Harper Adams University cover everything from the principles of suspension design, vehicle mobility and properties of off highway terrains, to the electronic control of vehicles and ride and handling optimisation. You will cover not just theory and technical skills but the research and business techniques needed by professional engineers.

Industry figures have helped us to develop a comprehensive curriculum combining core engineering subjects with the latest industrial techniques. Much of our teaching is project led, and is designed to develop the professional skills that you will use as a graduate engineer.

Careers

Careers opportunities in this field are outstanding. We have built excellent relationships with engineering companies in the off-highway industries. Our graduates are highly sought-after and are employed in the design and development of the next generation of SUVs, defence vehicles, construction equipment, and agricultural vehicles for global companies including Jaguar Land Rover, CNH, Bentley, JCB, Vauxhall, Caterpillar and BAE Systems, along with specialist organisations such as Supacat and Prodrive.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication for Engineers

Mathematical Tools and Techniques for Engineers

Problem Solving

Mechanical Science: Dynamics

Mechanical Science - Materials Under Load

Materials and Materials Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering Transportation Engineering View 78 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering in United Kingdom

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Offers tend to be in the region of 96 - 120 UCAS points

A2 level grades CCC - BBB

Students should typically be studying 3 subjects at A2 level to be considered

The following subjects are preferred; Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Design Technology

General Studies and Critical Thinking are encouraged but not included in grades required

4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science

BTEC level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science at grade C/4

Applicants can expect to receive offers including specific grades in specific subjects (for example, a B or C at A level, or an M or D for BTEC modules)

Key Skills (and other level 2 variants) and First Certificates/Diplomas are not accepted in place of GCSE passes

Overseas applicants please check our English Language Requirements

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

17160 GBP / year

≈ 17160 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year: £4,000

Living costs

Newport

United Kingdom

741 - 1405 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newport

Funding

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