Overview

Automotive engineering is one of the UK's most dynamic and innovative industries, at the forefront of a technological revolution in electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and sustainable transport. It offers a wide range of career opportunities in research, design, development, testing, and manufacturing.

Throughout the Automotive Engineering program offered at De Montfort University, you’ll explore the core principles of automotive engineering, gaining in-depth knowledge in areas such as vehicle dynamics and control, powertrain systems (including electric and hybrid), chassis and suspension engineering, advanced simulation technologies (FEA and CFD), vehicle design and systems integration, and automotive materials and structures. The course combines hands-on experience with advanced theoretical learning, ensuring you will graduate with the skills and confidence to thrive in industry.

Careers

Automotive Engineering opens the door to a wide range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Graduates are equipped with the technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and practical experience required to succeed in industries including automotive, motorsport, defence, manufacturing, energy, and transport.

The course equips you to address emerging challenges such as autonomous driving, cybersecurity, and sustainable materials, while also providing practical experience through work placements and industry-focused projects. This ensures you are fully prepared to transition into professional practice after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Automotive Chassis Design

Automotive Powertrain Systems

Engineering Project Management

Automotive Body and Structures

Vehicle Aerodynamics and Thermal Management

Vehicle Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering View 81 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points: 112 BEng / 120 MEng
A Level: BBC / BBB, one A level must be at grade C or above in either Mathematics or Physics
BTEC: DMM / DMM, in an Engineering of Physics based BTEC Extended Diploma
Contextual Offer: Minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18100 GBP / year

≈ 18100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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

Funding

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