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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering

  • Integrated Master of Engineering
  • 4 to 5 years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Do you want to drive innovation in the next generation of sustainable transport?

As an Automotive and Motorsport Engineering graduate from Huddersfield you’ll be ready to play a key role in the future of the discipline. Many of our graduates have realised their dreams of working in Formula 1. Others have achieved their goal of working in the domestic car market, as well as industries such as aerospace, energy and manufacturing. You’ll be well prepared for a career in your chosen sector. Our industry standard Automotive Laboratory will be at your fingertips, and you can shape your studies to the career path you desire to ensure you’re a graduate ready to make a meaningful contribution to society.

You’ll develop core skills such as problem solving, teamwork and leadership from the outset of your IMechE-accredited programme. You’ll also get the chance to explore various aspects of engineering, and delve into subject areas such as mechanics, materials and thermodynamics. Investigation of key automotive considerations such as propulsion systems, power transfer and chassis dynamics will confirm your status as a well-rounded engineer ready to tackle the grand challenges of today.

Why choose Huddersfield for this course?

Our Common First Year helps you explore Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Civil Engineering before specialising in the field that suits you.

Simulate a real-world engineering environment and boost your employability through our unique EnABLE initiative.

In your final year you’ll complete an individual research/design project and have the option to link it to Team HARE, our Formula Student team.

Modules

Course Modules

In the first year of study, modules include:
• Engineering Computational Skills
• Professional Skills and Research Awareness
• Engineering Science
• Electronic System Fundamentals
• Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
• Materials and Mechanics.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions please visit our website. The module information is in the ‘Course details’ section of our course page.

https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/undergraduate/automotive-and-motorsport-engineering-meng/

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Integrated Master of Engineering • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 4 to 5 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
H332
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

University of Huddersfield 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
13 January 2027

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:
H332
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB-ABB

A Levels must include A2 Mathematics (Use of Mathematics is not an acceptable A Level) and at least one other Science/Technology subject (or equivalent qualifications) from the list of A Levels in Further Information.

T Level
D

in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification.

UCAS Tariff
136-128

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Further Information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

136-128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Higher Level Mathematics and another Higher Level Science/Technology subject as listed in Further Information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD-DDM

in Engineering. The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Science is not acceptable without an additional A Level Mathematics at least at Grade C.

In addition to A2 Mathematics, A Levels must include one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further and Additional Mathematics, Computer Science, Design and Technology: Product Design or Statistics.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas Engineering - please note that we do not accept BTEC Computing and Operations as a qualification for entry to this course.

The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please see the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Please contact the Student Recruitment Team at study@hud.ac.uk for more information. https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

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.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£17600*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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 tuition fee for full-time, undergraduate students is £10,050.

This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2027/28.

International students fees are still to be confirmed and they are currently based on 26/27 fees, these will be updated as soon as possible.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. For detailed information please visit our website.

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries - Undergraduate

Please see our website for further information.

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

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