Discover how automobiles are designed, built and tested. Learn the specialist science and engineering behind the industry, then design and create your own. You'll have the chance to specialise in areas of motor vehicle engineering that interest you, from race cars to vehicle electronics. This degree will prepare you for a career in automotive mechanical engineering.

This course provides a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and you'll learn the core principles of:

• vehicle dynamics
• structural design
• propulsion
• automotive electronics

Then you can specialise in subjects, including composite engineering.

As part of this course you can:

• use our range of engineering facilities and gain practical experience with our design workshops and studios.
• get a solid introduction to relevant subjects such as mathematics and mechanics
• take a work placement to boost your academic performance and career prospects
• showcase your work in our annual Engineering Design Show
• study management modules to explore a variety of career paths
• go on site visits to experience engineering in practice

Roles you'll be suited for include:

• automotive engineer
• mechanical engineer
• CAD technician
• control and instrumentation engineer
• maintenance engineer
• nuclear engineer