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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H31F

Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year)

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 (with Foundation Year) 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 on track for our IMechE accredited BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering degree, by completing a foundation year. If you're committed to an engineering future and have a less conventional background, this is the course for you. Why study automotive engineering? The automotive industry is set for global growth over the next decade. 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, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics Foundations
Materials Science and Properties
Mechanical Engineering Principles
Automotive Engine Systems
Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Automotive Design and CAD
Structural Analysis and Safety
UCAS Code:H31F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ 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

85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%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

Bristol, UWE offers Automotive Engineering (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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