The Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) with a placement year at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is your gateway to a dynamic career in a global industry. You will explore the core principles of automotive design, mechanics, and manufacturing, preparing you to tackle challenges in vehicle dynamics, control systems, and sustainable energy solutions. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about innovation in the automotive sector and eager to develop the technical expertise required to engineer the vehicles of the future. You will gain a solid academic foundation in engineering analytics, thermodynamics, and materials science, setting you up for professional success.
This full-time, on-campus BEng (Hons) programme is studied over four years, including an optional, invaluable work placement year. Throughout your studies, you will engage with practical projects, laboratory work, and advanced topics such as automation, mechatronics, and vehicle aerodynamics. You will develop essential skills in engineering project management and finite element analysis, culminating in an investigative project in your final year. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in automotive design, manufacturing, and research, with many pursuing careers at leading international automotive companies.