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Automotive Engineering (Industrial)

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time with year in industry
  • 23 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Prepare yourself for a varied career in mechanical engineering, the electric and hybrid automotive industries, and motorsport.
The development of hybrid, electric and autonomous vehicle technology is already transforming the automotive engineering sector. From 2035, all new vehicles sold in the UK must be electric, meaning the next generation of automotive engineers is needed to meet the demands of this rapidly changing industry.
Studying automotive engineering at Leeds will develop practical skills and knowledge, while our close industry links ensure you’ll be prepared to meet the pressing needs of the automotive and motorsport sectors. From your first day, you'll be encouraged to join our Formula Student team, Leeds Gryphon Racing, and engage in the development of racing cars. Early participation in Formula Student and motorsport activities has helped some of our students secure industrial placements with leading automotive companies, Formula E and F1 teams.
In this highly practical course, you’ll engage in computer-aided design (CAD) work and computational modelling for aerodynamic analysis, and learn how to conduct rapid prototyping. You’ll also develop your programming skills to analyse vehicle performance and safety. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and skills to kickstart your automotive engineering career.

Why study at Leeds

  • Highly regarded: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

  • Work on your own mechanical projects: Put your learning into practice by designing, manufacturing and assembling devices and testing their performance.

  • Globally renowned research: Our academics shape what you learn with the latest thinking so you can solve real-world mechanical engineering problems.

  • Access specialist facilities: These include a high-spec computer cluster and extensive laboratory space.

  • We have strong university links: Benefit from the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Robotics Leeds, the School of Medicine and the Faculty of Biological Sciences.

  • Develop your experience and boost your career prospects: Access our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes.

  • Make the most of your time at Leeds: Join our student society MechEngSoc. It’s a great opportunity to meet people from diverse cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for mechanical engineering.

Rankings and awards
Top 100 in the world for Engineering and Technology, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Top 10 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering, Complete University Guide 2026

Where this degree could take you
Here are some of our most recent graduates have obtained:

  • Flight Physics Graduate, Airbus UK

  • Graduate Engineer, Bentley Motors

  • Offshore Wind Research Engineer, EDF Energy R&D UK Centre

  • Driveline Systems Development Engineer, JTEKT Corporation

  • Chassis Project Engineer, McLaren Automotive

  • Graduate Track Engineer, Motor Insurance Research Centre

  • Mechanical Engineering Graduate, Network Rail

  • Graduate Engineer, Nissan

  • Junior Systems Design Engineer, Red Bull Racing

  • Mechanical Engineer, Rolls Royce

  • Automotive Engineer, Triumph Motorcycles

Career support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

Professional bodies

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

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time with year in industry • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 23 September 2026

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:
H332
Institution code:
L23
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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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:
H332
Institution code:
L23
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Subject to places being available, you must achieve our published first year entry requirements and the relevant % average in your first year of study. Learning outcomes of year 1 of the degree programme you are applying to must also have been met.

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Entry requirements

A level A*AA

A*AA including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.

Where an A-level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-level at the stated grade.

Excludes A-level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), International Project Qualification (IPQ) and Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (ASCC): Whilst we recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, we do not currently include them as part of our offer-making. We do, however, encourage you to provide further information on your project in your personal statement.

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

DDD (RQF) in an Engineering-related BTEC and a grade A in A Level Mathematics.

We cannot consider BTEC qualifications without A Level Mathematics and do not accept BTEC Maths units in lieu of this A Level requirement

Please note – there may be different requirements for the older QCF BTECs, please contact Admissions.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, with Distinction, to include Mathematics, Calculus, Further Calculus and Physics or Chemistry.

GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) or higher, or an equivalent English language qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English.

Scottish Higher

AA at Advanced Higher level including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, and AAAAA at Higher level.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

18 points at higher level to include 6 points in higher level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2

H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2, including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry where a H1 must be in either Mathematics or Physics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D2, D3, D3

D2, D3, D3 including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.

T Level Not accepted

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each section.

For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications. https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-admissions/doc/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.

If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.

If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.

Learn more on the University of Leeds 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

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

For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees

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