BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

Students qualifying from this course are highly sought after in the local and global industrial companies ranging across many sectors.

Department: Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll cover topics such as vehicle dynamics, electrical systems, design and materials, along with skills and knowledge required by professional engineers.

Career pathways

Our recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as McLaren Automotive, General Motors, Jaguar, Perkins Engines and Parametrics Technology. Other graduates conduct research within major automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall, and Nissan.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The typical entry requirement is successful completion of one of the following: HND or Foundation Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related subject; 240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject; We also require GCSE grade C (numerical grade 4) or above in maths and English language. There are a range of qualifications that would satisfy the entry requirements and we'll consider each application individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/beng-hons-automotive-engineering-top-up#apply

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