Kingston University

BEng Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering

Kingston University

Course overview

The BEng in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) at Kingston University offers a practical and career-focused education, making it your perfect path to a global career in engineering. The programme is your chance to gain the skills and knowledge to design, innovate, and solve real-world problems. This programme is perfect for students who want to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

The university's campus is a modern facility that delivers advanced teaching relevant to today's job market. You'll learn in a variety of ways, including through lectures, seminars and tutorials for smaller group discussions and exciting practical laboratory sessions where you get hands-on experience. You'll also have design classes, workshops, and even site visits to see real engineering in action. Assessments will be done through a mix of exams and ongoing assignments like reports, computer exercises, lab work, and essays.

Entry requirements

To apply for the BEng Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) at Kingston University, prepare a personal statement outlining your interest in the programme and qualifications, an academic or professional reference and a CV highlighting your experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants require 112 points on the UCAS Tariff or at least three A Levels, including Mathematics and a science subject or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as  a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject
  • An equivalent international qualification will also be considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must achieve a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component.
  • Equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL or PTE, are also accepted

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme are equipped to pursue diverse career paths, including positions such as:

  • Automotive Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Powertrain Engineer
  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
  • Motorsport Engineer

Cost of study

Tuition for international students enrolling in the BEng Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) at Kingston University is £18,500.

Admission

You can apply for this course through UCAS or the university’s international application form. If you need help, feel free to reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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