University of Sussex

BEng Sustainable Automotive Engineering

University of Sussex

Course overview

For this 3-year programme, the department covers aspects of sustainable automotive engineering. As part of this course, students will gain fundamental engineering knowledge, including materials, manufacturing processes, mechanics and electrical circuits; learn CAD modelling, programming and numerical modelling; and explore low-emission vehicle propulsion, new-generation vehicle technology, electrical drive systems and vehicle dynamics.

This research feeds directly into the teaching, which will benefit students who are keen about the work in the Dynamics, Control, and Vehicle research group. Research projects include automotive on-board diagnostics systems, intelligent controllers and autonomous vehicles. Students will gain firsthand knowledge in the Future Technologies Labs that incorporate computer suites and new automation/robotics facilities. There’s also a dedicated manufacturing lab with facilities such as CNC machines and 3-D printers.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A-level - ABB: A-levels must include Mathematics, with at least a grade B. You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
  • International Baccalaureate: International students are required to score 32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic): International students are required to score a 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component
  • Pearson (PTE Academic): International students are required to score a 59 overall, including all four skills.
  • TOEFL (iBT): International students are required to score 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

A BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Sussex opens doors to diverse careers, including roles such as:

  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Design and CAD Engineer
  • Vehicle Systems Engineer
  • Autonomous Vehicle Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Systems Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying a BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Sussex is £27,300 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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