University of Hertfordshire

BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

As an automotive engineering student, you will benefit from hands-on experience using the latest industry tools and techniques, and engage in specialised modules covering vehicle structures, powertrain systems, aerodynamics, thermofluids, and manufacturing strategies. With a 30-year legacy of developing skilled engineers for the automotive industry, the automotive engineering course at University of Hertfordshire prepares you for a vibrant career in this innovative field. The course emphasises the industry’s shift towards electrification and automation, introducing concepts in control systems, programming, and connected autonomous vehicle technologies.

This course gives you the opportunity to take a placement year or study abroad for a semester or a full year. In your second year, you can

Key highlights

  • Hands-on experience with the latest industry tools and techniques
  • Specialised modules in vehicle structures, powertrain systems and aerodynamics
  • Further modules covering thermofluids and manufacturing strategies
  • Focus on electrification, automation and connected autonomous vehicle technologies
  • Introduces control systems and programming for modern vehicles
  • Option of a placement year or study abroad for a semester or year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — Typical offer: 120 - 128 Typical offer (UCAS points)120-128
  • A-level: BBB-ABB — Mandatory subjects: Mathematics Excluding subjects: General Studies/Critical Thinking
  • International Baccalaureate: 120-128 — 120-128 UCAS points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above, to include HL Mathematics and HL Physics or HL Technology or engineering-based subjects
  • BTEC: DDM — Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering to include Merit in a Mathematics unit and Principles at Level 3
  • T-level — NoneGCSEGrade 4/C in English Language and 4/C Mathematics Access courses Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction to include maths or science or principles units. the remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit Additional in…

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Automotive Engineer
  • Powertrain Engineer
  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
  • Aerodynamics Engineer
  • Autonomous Vehicle Systems Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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