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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H330

Automotive Engineering

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Automotive Engineering at De Montfort University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Automotive engineering is one of the UK's most dynamic and innovative industries, at the forefront of a technological revolution in electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and sustainable transport. It offers a wide range of career opportunities in research, design, development, testing, and manufacturing. Throughout the course, you’ll explore the core principles of automotive engineering, gaining in-depth knowledge in areas such as vehicle dynamics and control, powertrain systems (including electric and hybrid), chassis and suspension engineering, advanced simulation technologies (FEA and C... International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Vehicle dynamics and control
Powertrain systems (including electric and hybrid)
Chassis and suspension engineering
Advanced simulation technologies (FEA and CFD)
Vehicle design and systems integration
Automotive materials and structures
UCAS Code:H330
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

£17,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,900

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 — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£35,000
3 years£18,500£24,000£28,500
5 years£24,000£29,500£35,000

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 25% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£32,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Automotive Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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