Birmingham City University

BEng Automotive Engineering

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The Birmingham City University BEng Automotive Engineering course offers an education grounded in practical application, allowing students to engage in projects such as participating in Formula Student events at Silverstone. This programme prepares students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to address challenges within the evolving and fast-paced automotive industry, covering vital aspects like powertrain systems and vehicle design.

Learning on this course is largely project-based, where students collaborate on projects from initial design to implementation. The curriculum develops key technical abilities, enhances creative problem-solving, and includes insights from industry specialists. Areas of study encompass suspension, body engineering, stress analysis, and management principles relevant to automotive engineering.

Entry requirements

To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement in which you discuss your reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about your studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. You have the option to upload your CV to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • You need 112 UCAS Tariff points, which is equivalent to BBC at A-Level, BTEC (Diploma/Extended Diploma/Extended Certificate), T Levels, or International Baccalaureate. 
  • A-level equivalent international qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency: 

  • If English is not your primary language, you will need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any individual component, or submit equivalent English language test scores like TOEFL or PTE.

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 programme work as:

  • Automotive Design Engineer
  • Powertrain Development Engineer
  • Vehicle Performance Engineer
  • Automotive Marketing Specialist
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic year, the tuition fee for the BEng Automotive Engineering programme is £17,690.

Admission

Applications for the BEng Automotive Engineering at Birmingham City University are submitted through the university’s online application form. Please speak to our trained advisors for help.

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