Birmingham City University

BEng Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BEng Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is a good choice for students who are interested in cars and want to work in the automotive industry. This is a four-year course; the first year is the foundation year, which helps you build the knowledge and skills you need for the rest of your degree.

You will learn how cars and other vehicles are designed, built, and tested. You will also use professional equipment in special workshops and labs. You will study areas such as stress analysis, drivetrain systems, suspension, design, and body engineering. This will help you gain the skills that employers in the automotive industry are looking for.

The BEng Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is designed to meet the needs of the car industry today and in the future. You will benefit from our strong connections with companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Norton Motorcycles, and Continental Engineering Services. When you finish the course, you will be ready to start your career in automotive engineering.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • 80 UCAS Tariff points in A-Level, BTEC or other Level 3 qualifications are required to qualify to study this course. 

English Proficiency:

  • International students are required to possess an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component. 
  • If you do not meet this requirement, you may be eligible for one of the university’s Pre-sessional English courses.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year from Birmingham City University are qualified to work in roles such as the following:

  • Automotive Engineer 
  • Aerospace Engineer 
  • Quality Control Engineer 
  • Safety Engineer 
  • Production Engineer 
  • Robotics Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study BEng Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is £17,960. Please note that this fee is only for the 2025/2026 academic session. The university reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study.

Admission

You can apply for this course online through the university’s online application platform. For more information about eligibility and application processes, feel free to consult any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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