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Automotive Engineering

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
21/09/2026
Campus:
Main Site
2026-2027
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course summary:

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

  • Explore Automotive Engineering using specialist facilities including a dedicated automotive laboratory, wind tunnel, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, robotics laboratory and dedicated Computer Aided and Design and Engineering (CAD/CAE) laboratories.

  • 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.

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.

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/BEng-Honours-Automotive-Engineering/Full-time

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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:
H330
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
H330
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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 - 112 - 120 points

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, equivalent BTEC National qualifications or T level including mathematics and either physics or chemistry subjects. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level including a grade C in a relevant subject, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject, Merit overall from a T Level Qualification including a grade B from the Core - must be an engineering T level, or a combination of qualifications which must include a relevant subject (and may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies).

Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits

An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 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

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Other
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.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-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.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course and 9 other engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Sheffield Hallam University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCC Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
EU£18000Year 1
International£18000Year 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

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate courses in 2026/27 is £9,790 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year). These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years.

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,000 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year).

Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

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