Beng Automotive Engineering

The Automotive Engineering BEng course at Brunel University, London, is a rich mix of engineering practice and theory, alongside the creative and inventive thinking skills needed to excel in the automotive industry. This course provides an in-depth knowledge to those who have a passion for the design or development of automobiles enabling students to get hands-on experience and improve their employability skills.Course Content: The course content revolves around modules focusing on specific areas pertinent to automotive engineers. These include structural analyses, thermofluid dynamics, systems modeling, and control, project planning, and management, as well as vehicle design, performance, and packaging. There is a great emphasis on advancing practical problem-solving skills through lab, workshop, and studio work.Key Modules: Some of the core modules students will study include Mathematics for Engineers, Computer Aided Design, Automotive Electronics, Crash and Impact, Automotive Propulsion, Automotive Aerodynamics, and Noise Vibration and Harshness. There are also options to undertake a professional placement year or study abroad option.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of meeting the educational requirement for Further Learning for Engineering Council registration as a Chartered Engineer.Future Careers: Graduates have a range of potential employment opportunities and have successfully moved on to careers with automotive manufacturers and suppliers, in research and in consultancy. Graduates can be found within consultancies such as MIRA, Ricardo, and Zytek. Others have chosen to work with mainstream car manufacturers such as Bentley, Nissan, Jaguar Land Rover, and Lotus.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.