BSc (Hons) Automotive Technology with Management

Rapid changes in technology and global business structures mean that today's graduates need to be flexible and versatile. This broad-based automotive course, covering computer simulation and design, vehicle technology, production, manufacture, management and business studies equips you for a wide variety of career paths.

In the first year

Of this BSc Honours degree course in Automotive Technology with Management you will gain a good grounding in engineering, covering technology, information technology and management. You're also introduced to fundamentals of vehicle design covering engines, powertrain, body, steering, suspension and vehicle systems, and will study the structure of the automotive industry.

In your second year

You will extend your knowledge of core technologies, IT and business skills as they are applied within the automotive sector. This includes vehicle design, and the factors that influence it, together with vehicle aerodynamics including wind tunnel testing. You will develop IT expertise in CAD and CAM, simulation and analysis techniques. You will also have the opportunity to be involved with the Class 200 Formula Student car, developing the previous year's Formula Student entry.

In your final year

You will concentrate on the application of automotive technology - including automotive body engineering, chassis and powertrain technology - and key business skills. A vehicle design project fosters teamwork capabilities that employers value, and you have the chance to develop more specialist knowledge by exploring a topic that particularly interests you. You also have the opportunity to be involved with the development of the University's entry to the Formula Student competition.

You have the opportunity to spend a year working either in a professional research environment or within industry. The practical experience you gain will be of tremendous benefit both when you resume your studies and when you embark on a career.

• Mechanical Experimental Engineering - 15 Credits
• Engineering Statistics - 15 Credits
• Career Skills Development - 0 Credits
• Introduction to Design for Technologists - 15 Credits
• Introduction to Manufacturing for Technologists - 15 Credits
• Motorsport and Automotive Technology - 15 Credits
• Materials and Electrical Technology - 15 Credits
• Computing for Business and Technology - 15 Credits
• Mathematics for Engineering - 15 Credits

• Computer Aided Design - 15 Credits
• Computer Aided Manufacture - 15 Credits
• Automotive Electrical Systems - 15 Credits
• Product and Project Management - 15 Credits
• Career Planning - 0 Credits
• Thermofluid Experimental Engineering - 15 Credits
• Engineering Operations Management - 15 Credits
• Simulation and Analysis Techniques - 15 Credits
• Vehicle Aerodynamics and Design - 15 Credits

• Exchange Year - 120 Credits
• Exchange Semester - 60 Credits

• Industrial Placement - 0 Credits
• Year Abroad - 0 Credits