Automotive Engineering

UCAS code: H343

Here's what Coventry University says about its Automotive Engineering course.

Let your passion for cars, engineering and design be the drive to become a professional automotive engineer, ready to innovate in a rapidly evolving, global industry.

With the rise of electrification, autonomous systems and sustainable design, engineers are at the forefront of solving today’s transport and environmental challenges. Ideal for those passionate about shaping the future of mobility, this course blends mechanical engineering fundamentals with automotive applications. It is designed to prepare you for careers in R&D, manufacturing and sustainability.

Key highlights:

• Core engineering and automotive specialism-master vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, powertrains and autonomous systems.

• Future-focused skills-tackle electrification, sustainability and ethical engineering challenges.

• Transferable expertise-build strong mathematical, problem-solving and design skills applicable across engineering sectors.

Why you should study this course

• Future-focused expertise: study electric and autonomous vehicle systems, lightweight composites, aerodynamics, and propulsion to prepare for the industry's transition to net zero.

• Real-world experience: apply skills through industry placements and collaborative projects. Previous students worked on Shell Eco Marathon and Formula Student vehicle development.

• Contemporary facilities: design and manufacture your own designs using high-performance labs, full-motion vehicle simulators, VR Power wall, composites laboratory wind tunnels, engine dynamometers and 3D immersive tech for advanced prototyping and testing in our High-Performance Engineering Centre and Beatrice Shilling Building.

• Master of Engineering (MEng) advanced pathway: You can join the MEng in two ways:

1.Direct entry: apply straight onto the MEng if you meet the higher entry requirements. 2.Transfer during your studies: if you start on the BEng and meet the progression criteria, you may be able to transfer onto the MEng later in your course. This flexibility means motivated students can progress to the full master's level qualification.

• Industry connections: located at the heart of the UK automotive industry, benefit from strong links with leading automotive and engineering manufacturers and suppliers. Our employability experts can help support you in securing placements and graduate roles, both in the UK and internationally. Placements are subject to competitive applications.

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This course has a common first year

In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses

Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)

Year One Modules Mechanical Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles

Year Two In your second year, you can expect to develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with design and sustainability, thermofluid mechanics, and analytical modelling, amongst others.

Modules Solid Mechanics and Dynamics Thermofluids Analysis Design, Sustainability and Manufacturing Automotive Vehicle Systems

Sandwich Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.?

Final Year Your final year aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from previous years. You should develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with automotive product innovation, electrical vehicles and material analysis, amongst others.

Modules Further Automotive Vehicle Systems Automotive Group Project and Dissertation Optional Modules: Vehicle Structures and Refinement Motorcycle Design and Development Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Systems

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include: Individual coursework Group coursework Exams Tests Presentations Reports Projects Vivas Core assessments.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.