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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: Z036
Automotive Engineering (Extended Degree)
Northumbria University, NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BEng (Hon) Automotive Engineering (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you interested In how to make cars better, safer, cleaner and more sustainable? The automotive industry, which includes successful manufacturers like Nissan, Honda and Jaguar Land Rover, needs engineers who can work on design, production, and research and development. The Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) course will equip you with the practical skills and expertise required for a successful career as a practising automotive engineer, with the full educational basis to facilitate progression to engineering management roles. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Automotive Engineering Fundamentals
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Internal Combustion Engines
Electrical and Hybrid Systems
Manufacturing and Production Engineering
Chassis and Suspension Design
Automotive Materials and Sustainability
UCAS Code:Z036
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,850
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400
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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £35,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £34,500 | £43,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
64%Learning resources
100%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Automotive Engineering (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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