BEng Automotive Engineering
Course overview
The BEng Automotive Engineering at the University of Bedfordshire is a three-year full-time course accredited by the IET. It is designed to help students build careers in the automotive industry. Through this course, students will learn how automotive systems and electric vehicles are developed from start to finish. It meets the requirements of the IMechE, allowing students to understand the fundamentals of engineering. They will also study core areas, including engineering design, vehicle development, and the principles that guide modern engineering.
The University of Bedfordshire provides a modern STEM building with electrical and engineering laboratories that support practical sessions. Students will also work with advanced software suites, including MATLAB, COMSOL, and ANSYS. The teaching for this course combines student-focused methods, which include traditional lectures and practical sessions, to ensure a well-rounded education for the students.
Entry requirements
These are the typical entry requirements to study the BEng Automotive Engineering at the University of Bedfordshire:
Grade Requirements
- A minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in relevant subjects.
- Applicants must have at least a BBC in three A levels from relevant subject areas such as mathematics.
English Proficiency
- International applicants whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the language. To do this, they must possess an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components.
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BEng Automotive Engineering from the University of Bedfordshire can work in roles such as the following:
- Automotive Design Engineer
- Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Motorsport Engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study BEng Automotive Engineering at the University of Bedfordshire is £16,800 per year of study.
Admission
Applications for this course typically go through the university’s website or the UCAS platform. For more information on the application process, our experienced counsellors are available to assist.
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