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Wrexham University

UCAS Code: AT23 | Master of Engineering - MEng

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,B

120 points from Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

UCAS Tariff

120

About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Automotive engineering

The MEng Automotive Engineering course equips graduates with a combination of technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes necessary for a range of careers in the automotive industry. The program prepares them to contribute effectively to the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of vehicles.

This course provides:
- Strong Technical Foundation: The MEng Automotive Engineering course provides a comprehensive understanding of automotive engineering principles, including vehicle dynamics, traditional and modern powertrain systems and chassis design. Graduates possess a strong technical foundation, enabling them to tackle complex engineering challenges in the automotive industry.

- Practical Skills: The course underlines hands-on experience and practical skills development. Graduates are equipped with practical knowledge in areas such as vehicle operations, prototyping, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), and using industry-standard software and tools. These skills are highly valued by employers in the automotive sector.

- Projects: Students often work on real projects allowing them to gain practical experience and solve real-world automotive engineering problems. The challenging projects enhances their employability and demonstrates their ability to work on relevant, industry-specific challenges.

- Collaboration and Teamwork: Throughout the course, students are encouraged to work collaboratively in teams, mirroring the collaborative nature of the automotive industry. This fosters their ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and contribute as part of a multidisciplinary team, a crucial skill in the professional world.

- Professional Development: The MEng Automotive Engineering program focuses on developing professional skills, including project management, problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication. Graduates are prepared to adapt to dynamic work environments, think analytically, and make informed decisions.

- Emerging Technologies: The course covers emerging trends and technologies in the automotive industry, such as electric and autonomous vehicles, connected car technologies, and sustainable mobility solutions. Graduates are well-versed in these areas, positioning them as desirable candidates for employers adapting to these technological advancements.

Key Course Features
- You will access a specialist motorsport workshop as well as an industry standard production workshop to gain experience in using machinery.

- You will be given access to various projects (projects are changing at all times – subjected to changes - currently single seater bike powered race car, Kit car, EV cars…)

- You will have a personal supervisor to oversee your academic progress and your personal welfare.

Modules

Year 1 (level 4)
The vast majority of the key knowledge is reviewed and expanded at this stage. All lectures are followed by tutorials and practical/demonstrations to ensure that you have fully assimilated the information.

Modules
- Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Science
- CAD and Production Science
- Engineering Professional Development
- Materials and Environment
- Automotive Systems
- Engineering Mathematics

Year 2 (level 5)
At this level, the teaching team starts to encourage the students to work and learn by themselves. We are not only preparing you to be a knowledgeable practitioner, but we are also preparing you to become a reliable and independent problem solver.

Modules
- Research, Ethics, and Sustainability
- Mechanics, Structures & FEA
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Automotive Design Automotive
- Powertrains & Fluids
- Further Engineering Mathematics

Year 3 (level 6)
The first semester is generally focussing on developing specific automotive knowledge and get you ready for your industrial placement. This will allow you to specialise further into a field of your choice.

Modules
- Engineering Modelling and Simulation
- Automotive Dynamics
- Modern Automotive Powertrains
- Industrial Placement (all semester 2)

Year 4 (Level 7)
This is the final year of the Master training. This will allow you to enhance further your skills and gain the required knowledge in automotive engineering. At the end of this, you will be a graduate engineer ready for the industry!

Modules
- Group Design Project
- Mechanical Modelling and Simulation
- Modern & Innovative Powertrains
- Advanced Automotive Chassis Design

Option (one to pick)
- Design with Composites
- Renewable Technology and Storage
- Intelligent System Design & Control

Option (one to pick)
- Design with Composites
- Renewable Technology and Storage
- Intelligent System Design & Control

Assessment methods

Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Wrexham (Main Campus)

Department:

School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Production and manufacturing engineering

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

82%
UK students
18%
International students
91%
Male students
9%
Female students
93%
2:1 or above
14%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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After graduation

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Production and manufacturing engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

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100%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

62%
Engineering professionals
9%
Science, engineering and production technicians
4%
Business, research and administrative professionals

Graduates are in significant demand, so unemployment rates are well below the national graduate average and starting salaries are well above average. Much the most common industries for these graduates are now vehicle manufacture - there are not enough people with these degrees to go round and so the big employers tend to take the lion's share at the moment. But pretty much anywhere there is manufacturing, there are production engineers. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

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Production and manufacturing engineering

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