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Course summary

  • Experience a highly practical learning experience with industry experts and internationally recognised researchers.

  • Explore Automotive Engineering using specialist facilities.

  • Gain the opportunity to be involved in cutting edge research and live projects from industry.

  • Discover sustainable vehicle technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.

  • Develop specialist knowledge and enhance your research and project management skills.

The course prepares you for a range of roles in the automotive industry, providing you with the right environment, facilities, skills and training to be successful in the industry. You’ll explore various aspects of automotive design, development, testing, manufacturing, electronics and performance analysis – emerging as a highly skilled graduate ready to solve current and future problems in the industry. In the final year you’ll then develop this knowledge further through a combination of specialist modules and live projects.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Engineering/MEng-Automotive-Engineering/Full-time

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Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Master of Engineering • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Master of Engineering • Full-Time • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
S21

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Application codes

Institution code:
S21

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, equivalent BTEC National qualifications or T levels: to include a Mathematics based subject AND at least one other relevant subject - Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Chemistry or other Science/Technology subject not including general studies. For example: BBC at A Level including relevant subjects, DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject, Distinction overall in a T level qualification (must include B from Core and be an engineering T level), or a combination of qualifications which must include relevant subjects (and may include AS levels and EPQ).

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 18

An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C or 4, and Maths at grade C or 4.

*GCSE equivalents
Level 2 Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 English
Level 2 Numeracy or Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Engineering/MEng-Automotive-Engineering/Full-time/

Additional entry requirements

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Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Engineering/MEng-Automotive-Engineering/Full-time/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual offer: 96 UCAS points
We make contextual offers to local applicants, applicants living in low participation postcodes and based on other personal circumstances. Click the link to find out more.

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18900

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

Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

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