Automotive Engineering BEng/MEng at De Montfort University

Develop the theoretical, experiential, and computational skills needed to design, build, and test the next generation of vehicles. Automotive engineering is one of the UK's most dynamic and innovative industries, at the forefront of a technological revolution in electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and sustainable transport.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: BEng: Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement. MEng: Four years full-time, five years with placement.  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Engineering Tools and Principles 1, Engineering Tools and Principles 2, Automotive Design and Manufacturing 1, Automotive Design and Manufacturing 2. Year 2: Automotive Chassis Design, Automotive Powertrain Systems, Engineering Project Management. Year 3: Automotive Body and Structures. Year 4: Vehicle Aerodynamics and Thermal Management, Vehicle Dynamics, Individual Project. Year 5: Engineering Business Environment, Human Factors and Sustainability in Vehicle Design, Advanced Vehicle Engineering and Simulation, Group Project.

Career pathways

Automotive Engineering opens the door to a wide range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Graduates are equipped with the technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and practical experience required to succeed in industries including automotive, motorsport, defence, manufacturing, energy, and transport.

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