MEng Automotive Engineering at University of Brighton

Automotive engineers are developing safer and more efficient vehicles, solving intricate challenges in vehicle dynamics, materials science and automotive systems. They play a vital role in enhancing road safety, reducing emissions and revolutionising transport for communities worldwide. Our Automotive Engineering MEng includes a year of masters-level study to develop your technical understanding, management and leadership skills to support your career progression.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: full-time: 4 years; with placement year: 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master) (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Specialist facilities including flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs. Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges. In your first year, you will be introduced to the principles of mechanical engineering and develop skills such as computer-aided design (CAD). A major design project will combine knowledge gained in conceptual design, manufacturing and testing, and put it into practice. Modules include Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Practice, Mechanical Design, Energy Systems, Design Project, Materials and Manufacture, Dynamics and Control, Engineering Systems, Mechanics of Materials, Thermofluids.

Career pathways

Project work in groups with other engineering specialists develops your teamwork, project management, presentation and communication skills, giving you hands-on experience that mirrors industry. You will showcase your individual project to potential employers at the final year project exhibition.

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