Automotive Engineering (BEng)
Course overview
Graduates of our Automotive courses are sought after by a wide range of automotive and motorsport companies. Many of our graduates have reached senior positions such as Chief Engineer, Race Engineer or Technical Director.
The first two years provide a firm foundation in the application of engineering science to automobile design, development and manufacture. Considerable emphasis is given to modern analytical and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) methods.
The strong automotive focus continues throughout the course, with the vehicle design work culminating in the complete design of a vehicle.
Key facts
- Duration: 3 years or 4 years with an industrial placement year
- Entry requirements: Typically BBB or ABC at A-Level (B grade min. in maths and physics). Find out more about our entry requirements.
- UCAS code: H330 BEng/AutE3 (3 yr course) H341 BEng/AutE4 (4 yr with placement)
- Annual intake: 30
- Contact: Sue Rolland aaeadmissions@lboro.ac.uk
Course features
- Optional placement year in industry available
- Includes a week of vehicle testing at MIRA
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Designated a preferred undergraduate programme by Bentley Motor Cars and Aston Martin
- Option of transferring to the MEng course subject to achieving the required academic standards
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This degree has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. |
Course content
Year 1
- The aim of Year 1 is to provide a good grounding in engineering subjects
- Material covered is common to both BEng and MEng students
Modules
Each year, students study a number of different modules and on successful completion of a module, credits are awarded. One module is typically worth 10 credits. A total of 120 credits must be accumulated each year.
| Topic area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Maths (I) | 10 credits |
| Maths (II) | 10 credits |
| Engineering Mechanics | 10 credits |
| Electrotechnology | 10 credits |
| Fluid Mechanics | 10 credits |
| Materials (I) | 10 credits |
| Thermodynamics | 10 credits |
| Risk Analysis | 10 credits |
| Automotive Design & Manufacture | 10 credits |
| Vehicle Systems | 20 credits |
| Computing | 10 credits |
Year 2
Modules
| Topic area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Maths (III) | 10 credits |
| Mechanics of Solids | 10 credits |
| Dynamics | 10 credits |
| Control | 10 credits |
| Mechanics of Materials (II) | 10 credits |
| Vehicle Aerodynamics | 10 credits |
| Internal Combustion Engines | 10 credits |
| Systems Reliability | 10 credits |
| Powertrain Technology & Attributes | 10 credits |
| Body Engineering | 10 credits |
| Vehicle Design | 10 credits |
| Structural Design | 10 credits |
Final Year
Modules
| Topic area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Selection of optional modules | 60 credits |
| Group vehicle design project | 30 credits |
| Individual project | 30 credits |
| MIRA Test Week |