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Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- University of the West of England, Bristol
Course summary
Get on track for our IMechE accredited BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering degree, by completing a foundation year. If you're committed to an engineering future and have a less conventional background, this is the course for you.
Why study automotive engineering?
The automotive industry is set for global growth over the next decade.
Environmental challenges mean new vehicles must be cleaner and more efficient, while urbanisation is driving a need for better transport solutions.
This will create demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in automotive design and manufacture. And if you're always asking questions, exploring different alternatives, and thinking creatively then you're just who we're looking for.
Why UWE Bristol?
BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering gives you a strong grounding in mathematics, design, manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Discover how engineering will challenge you and change the way you learn. You'll tackle real world issues through live projects, and be encouraged to take risks as you develop solutions in our state-of-the art labs.
Study automotive manufacturing, engine systems, vehicle dynamics, materials, structures and safety. Gain hands-on experience, testing designs for automotive projects using our facilities.
You'll be taught in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering designed to revolutionise the way engineering is taught. Featuring engine test cells, dedicated collaborative learning spaces and all of the latest high-tech equipment, it's purpose-built to support a wide range of engineering disciplines.
Investigate an engineering problem that interests you, while developing engineering, project management and report writing skills.
Complete work placements in areas like product development, vehicle dynamics and design, and manufacturing. Compete with our multi-disciplinary team UWE Formula Student, which regularly succeeds at the annual Formula Student competition.
With opportunities at some of the biggest names in engineering on your doorstep, you'll be able to increase your employability and find the engineer you are.
Where can it take me?
Careers range from automotive design to manufacture and maintenance. You could help research the next wave of green and sustainable transport technologies.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering Council
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H31F
- Institution code:
- B80
- Campus name:
- Frenchay Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Bristol, UWE has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- H31F
- Institution code:
- B80
- Campus name:
- Frenchay Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
No specific subjects required.
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
T Level
No specific subjects required
We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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.
At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.
We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.
We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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