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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
A Levels must include A2 Mathematics (Use of Mathematics is not an acceptable A Level) and at least one other Science/Technology subject (or equivalent qualification) from the list of A Levels in Further Information.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H333
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course.
Have a passion for the automotive industry or the motorsport sector? Curious about the future of vehicle technologies, including hybrid and electric technologies?
This Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow with manufacturing technologies so you’ll be ready to play a role in creating a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.
From fuel cells to the challenges of vehicle autonomy, you’ll learn a lot in this course. You’ll get to dive deeply into core automotive and motorsport subjects, with the opportunity to learn more about topics such as propulsion systems, power transfer, chassis dynamics.
You’ll also be gaining real-world experience in this course by working on projects that present you with real-world problems and scenarios, all in preparation for a potentially exciting role in the automotive industry and similar sectors. Studying Automotive and Motorsport Engineering doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of Engineering.
Why Study Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? An optional industrial work placement in your area of interest is available to you after your second year in the course, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK and abroad.?? Your employment prospects and career goals could be boosted, thanks to our strong industrial relationships with partners such as Nissan, Toyota, BMW, Jaguar, Cummins Turbo Technologies, Eaton Transmissions and BBA Friction.
Professional Bodies This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), which means it will help you toward achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Automotive and Motorsport Engineering at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Department of Engineering and Technology (CEET)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Automotive engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
This is a common first year, comprising: • Engineering Computational Skills • Professional Skills and Research Awareness • Engineering Science • Electronic System Fundamentals • Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test • Materials and Mechanics.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
University of Huddersfield student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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Our university has an excellent and supportive faculty
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My course is a blend of mechanical, Electrical and control engineering, so this engineering course unlocks the doors for many future technologies,
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Huddersfield students who took the Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
53%
low
Teaching on my course
53%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
43%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
71%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
38%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
60%
low
Learning opportunities
57%
low
Learning opportunities
57%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
55%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
57%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
52%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
52%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
62%
low
Organisation and management
40%
low
Organisation and management
40%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
50%
low
How well organised is your course?
33%
low
Learning resources
69%
low
Learning resources
69%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
71%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
52%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
53%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Automotive and Motorsport Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Huddersfield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Engineering professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
15%
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Graduate statistics
74%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
44%
Engineering professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
9%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Automotive and Motorsport Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£31.4k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Automotive and Motorsport Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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