12Jan
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Course summary
An Automotive Engineering degree from Brighton prepares you for dynamic careers in vehicle design, electric mobility, autonomous systems and sustainable transport innovation. At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This course offers an extra year to prepare you to study at degree level, building your knowledge and skills – and confidence – to tackle engineering challenges. You’ll have loads of opportunities to build real-world experience through exciting team projects, placements and internships. Our inclusive approach to learning means we’ll help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton graduates go on to work for organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Ricardo UK Ltd, Jaguar Land Rover Ltd and MAHLE Powertrain Ltd. Top reasons to choose this course
- Foundation year that opens up opportunities in engineering if you don’t have the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.
- Get hands-on experience through design-build-test projects including fighting robots, water rockets and rocket cars, the Engineering Without Borders international design challenge, CAD modelling and laboratory work.
- Progress to a degree accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), providing recognition of its professional quality and a pathway towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Make a difference and solve energy challenges in our student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab.
- Learn in industry-standard facilities including flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines and robotics and VR labs.
- Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year after year two or paid internship opportunities.
- Learn with internationally recognised researchers who specialise in areas such as novel engine concepts, electric vehicles and combustion of sustainable fuels.
- 100% of our engineering research impact is rated as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ for reach and significance – Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Modules
Foundation year The foundation year is shared across all engineering courses and gives you the preparation you need to start your degree, covering areas such as core maths and science. Core modules Core Mathematics Core Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Science Mechanics Foundation Year Project Year 1 In your first year, you will be introduced to the principles of mechanical engineering and develop skills such as computer-aided design (CAD). In a major design project, you’ll put your learned knowledge of conceptual design, manufacturing and testing into practice. Core modules Engineering Mathematics Engineering Practice Mechanical Design Energy Systems Design Project Materials and Manufacture Year 2 In your second year, you’ll be introduced to the principles of engineering designs and systems and begin to specialise in automotive engineering. Core modules Dynamics and Control Engineering Systems Mechanics of Materials Thermofluids Engineering Design Manufacturing Engineering Optional Placement Year By doing a year placement in industry you’ll gain the right amount of work experience to reach Engineering Technician (EngTech) status. Our students have been on placement with companies including Paxton, BMW Mini, Cummins and Ricardo UK Ltd. Final year In your final year, areas of study include vehicle design and advanced fluid dynamics. You will also undertake an individual project which is often supported by industry. Core modules Control Systems for Automotive Applications Vehicle Design Automotive Computational Fluid Dynamics Automotive Powertrain and Sensor Technology Individual Project
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 - 96 points
A level - DDD - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H5, H5, H5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT