B.Eng. Automotive Engineering

Bachelor's degree

In Oxford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Oxford

On this Automotive Engineering course at Oxford Brookes University you will learn engineering principles and analytical techniques, alongside gaining hands-on experience in studying vehicles and the opportunity to join one of the UKs top student racing teams.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Oxford (Oxfordshire)
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Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane, OX3 0BP

Start date

On request

About this course

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Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Design
  • Automotive Engineering
  • IT Management
  • Management
  • University
  • Mathematics
  • Project
  • Industry
  • International
  • Materials
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Course Content

The course is taught in our purpose-built premises which house the latest industry-standard test facilities.

During your first year you will study mathematics, engineering principles, design and management. You will also work in small groups to strip a car and rebuild it, to gain familiarity with automotive systems and engineering design.

In the second year you will develop your analytical skills through the study of dynamics, thermodynamics and stress analysis and then apply them in design. You will undertake group design tasks and utilise engineering analysis software.

In your final year you will study specialised automotive engineering subjects. For example, you will learn to use software to analyse the dynamic behaviour of a car when it undertakes manoeuvres. As well as studying automotive aerodynamics and automotive engines. You will also select a project of personal interest from our research and industrial activities.

Many students undertake a work placement between the second and final years, and all students may apply to join our internationally successful Formula Student team.

If you wish to extend your degree you may seek selection for the four-year MEng course. The first three years of the MEng run parallel with the BEng course, while the final year of the MEng allows you to broaden and deepen your studies. You may enrol on either course when joining the university but progression onto the MEng is only possible for the most able students. You can also apply from elsewhere to join our MEng in the third year.

Study modules

As courses are reviewed regularly the module list you choose from may vary from that shown here. Some modules will be compulsory.

Year 1
  • Introduction to Mathematics for Engineers (double)
  • Introduction to Engineering Thermo Fluid Dynamics
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
  • Graphics and Design
  • Automotive Materials and Manufacturing Techniques
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Introduction to Engineering Management
  • Programming the Virtual World.
Year 2 through to final year of MEng

Year 2

  • Materials Engineering
  • Stress Analysis I
  • Engineering Dynamics I
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Thermo Fluids
  • Automotive Engineering Design and Computer Aided Engineering (double)
  • Automotive Electronics.

Year 3

  • New Product Development
  • Stress Analysis II
  • Chassis Engineering
  • Automotive Engines
  • Vehicle Aerodynamics
  • Advanced CAD/CAM
  • Automotive Group Design Study
  • Project (double).

Year 4 (MEng)

  • Automobile Design, Test and Modelling Project (double)
  • Noise, Vibration and Harshness
  • CAD/CAM
  • Sustainable Engineering Technology
  • Engineering Reliability and Risk Management
  • Advanced Engineering Management
  • Vehicle Crash Engineering
  • Advanced Vehicle Aerodynamics
  • Advanced Chassis Engineering
  • Computation and Modelling
  • Advanced Materials Engineering and Joining Technology
  • Advanced Strength of Components
  • Advanced Powertrain Engineering.
Work placements

Our work placement programme has been commended by professional bodies as a model of excellence. We have placement opportunities with local automotive and product manufacturing companies.

You will be encouraged to undertake a work placement in industry for one year between the second and final years of your course. More and more students are taking up this option, as they recognise the benefit of obtaining industrial experience, consolidating their understanding of the automotive engineering industry and having the opportunity to apply their knowledge in an industrial environment.

Past industrial placements have been undertaken at:

  • Rolls Royce
  • BMW
  • Nissan
  • Vauxhall
  • Ford
  • Mercedes AMG HPP
  • Nitron Racing Systems
  • AP Racing Ltd
  • X-Trac Ltd

On returning to university for their final year, the experience they have gained invariably improves their academic performance. We have an excellent record of students gaining full-time employment on graduation with their industrial placement-year company.

The department provides assistance with finding a suitable placement.

Study abroad

Great opportunities to study or work abroad
You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year.
Studying abroad provides an amazing opportunity to add value to your studies by:
  • increasing your employability within an international market
  • boosting your language skills
  • building your confidence in adapting to new situations
  • improving your knowledge of different cultures.

While on exchange you will gain credits which count towards your degree.

We have more than 100 partner universities around the world. Funding is available through the Erasmus scheme, and also via some international programmes such as the Santander Student Awards.There is also a European work placement programme which gives you the chance to work abroad as part of your studies.

B.Eng. Automotive Engineering

Price on request