Automotive Engineering
University of HertfordshireCourse Overview
The BEng (Hon) Automotive Engineering at University of Hertfordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Hatfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. As an automotive engineering student, you will benefit from hands-on experience using the latest industry tools and techniques, and engage in specialised modules covering vehicle structures, powertrain systems, aerodynamics, thermofluids, and manufacturing strategies. With a 30-year legacy of developing skilled engineers for the automotive industry, the automotive engineering course at University of Hertfordshire prepares you for a vibrant career in this innovative field. The course emphasises the industry’s shift towards electrification and automation, introducing concepts in control syste... 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 82% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - ABB Maths and either physics or technology or engineering based subjects, excluding general studies/critical thinking |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hertfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £30,000 | £38,500 | £46,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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