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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H331

Automotive Engineering

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Automotive Engineering at Bristol, UWE is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Get your career off to a strong start with this IMechE accredited degree, by gaining experience through factory visits, professional briefings and testing your designs using our modern automotive simulator. Why study automotive engineering? The automotive industry is set for global growth over the next decade. Engineers play a role in designing cleaner and more efficient vehicles to address environmental challenges, while urbanisation is driving a need for better transport solutions. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Automotive Thermodynamics and Engines
Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Automotive Electrical Systems
Materials Science and Manufacturing
Chassis Design and Suspension
Powertrain Engineering
Automotive Safety and Emissions
Engineering Design Project
UCAS Code:H331
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£35,000
3 years£26,000£31,000£36,500
5 years£30,500£37,500£44,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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