Course summary
If you don’t quite have the right qualifications to start our BEng in Automotive Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with a Foundation course in Automotive Engineering. You’ll study introductory modules relevant to the degree course whilst developing key skills for academic study. This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required in the modern automotive industry, with a focus on autonomous vehicle technology. The course taps on the renowned expertise of the Centre for Automotive & Power System Engineering (CAPSE) which is a nationally recognised independent research, development, test and certification centre at the University of South Wales, with a reputation for cutting edge research and knowledge transfer activities within the advanced automotive and power systems engineering sectors. The course will also build on strong links with Formula student that the school of engineering has established over the years.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
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
- Course code:
- H333
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Pontypridd
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - D
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/beng-hons-automotive-engineering-including-foundation-year/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL