Summary
As a result of a significant design, development and manufacturing capability, the UK is regarded as one of Europe’s principal automotive centres. To remain competitive in this global market place, there is constant demand for graduate automotive engineers.
Course Information
The course combines a study of design, drivetrain, vehicle body and engineering systems together with complementary studies in modelling and simulation, business and professional studies. The application of industry-standard computing systems for analysis and design is central to the course curriculum in areas such as suspension and body design. This course is firmly focused on the application of practical knowledge appropriate to the automotive industries, and is structured such that its main themes have a direct relevance to industry’s current and expected future needs.
Course Aims
To provide graduates with the following skills and knowledge:
• Fundamental concepts, principles and theories that underpin vehicle engineering including stress analysis, powertrain systems, dynamics, vehicle electronics and control
• Analytical and mathematical modelling techniques used to create solutions to automotive engineering problems
• General tools and techniques for the specification and design of automotive systems
• Computer-aided techniques for modelling, simulation and design of automotive systems
• The organisational, teamwork and management approaches required by professional engineers
• Commercial, social and business and environmental factors that influence the choice of solutions to engineering problems
• The role, structure and organisation of the industry within the European Community and the global context
Prospects
The BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering Degree is a broadly-based course offering study in a stimulating area, predominantly from a mechanical and design perspective. On completion of the course, graduates will have the intellectual, technical and personal qualities necessary to implement new technologies creatively in the solution of automotive engineering problems. Typical roles include:
• Development engineer for vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers and specialist high-performance race vehicle producers
• Design and performance engineer
• Research associate
• Marketing and styling
Further Information
Course Enquiries
Birmingham City University
Technology Innovation Centre
Millennium Point
Curzon Street
Birmingham
B4 7XG
Tel: 0121 331 6400
Fax: 0121 331 5401
Email: enquiries@tic.ac.uk
www: www.tic.ac.uk
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BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
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Applications
UCAS
(H330 BEng/AE)
Course Director
Dr David Ashman
Course Length
Full Time: 3 years
Sandwich: 4 years
Part Time: 3 years for entry with appropriate HNC or equivalent, 5 years if no exemptions apply – see Part time grid in the Course Booklet below for details.
Location
Millennium Point
Requirements
Applicants will be expected to have successfully completed at least one of the following or an equivalent qualification:
• Five GCSEs/GCEs with at least two GCE ‘A2’ levels, or an AVCE double award, with Mathematics to at least AS Level. English Language and a Science subject to at least GCSE Grade C.
• An Edexcel National Certificate/Diploma in Engineering with a significant Merit profile.
• A Degree Foundation Certificate, Access to HE Qualification, or equivalent, in Engineering.
A typical tariff point offer is 220 to 240 with AS qualifications used towards the tariff where appropriate.
Mature applicants who are able to demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics and written English will be considered for entry at Foundation Level.
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