This course at Oxford Brookes University will prepare you to embark on exciting and challenging careers working for some of the world's most innovative automotive engineering companies. Our purpose-built premises house the latest industry-standard test facilities and you will benefit from our strong links with the local automotive, manufacturing and motorsports industries.
Why choose this course?
To succeed on this course, you should want to become a designer of cars. You will need an aptitude for practical engineering, perhaps with some experience of building, driving, maintaining or designing automotive-related products.
- You will benefit from the strong links we have forged with the automotive industry. These companies support the course in many ways and are actively involved in shaping its content and style.
- You have the opportunity to undertake an Industrial Placement year; our students have gone to engineering roles at major automotive companies such as BMW, Cummins and Nissan.
- We have active research interests in vehicle design and refinement, considering issues such as vehicle aerodynamics, powertrain, suspension dynamics, noise vibration and harshness, fuels, engine emissions and environmental impact.
The UK motor industry employs thousands of graduates each year and has a highly successful automotive industry. Whether your aspirations are toÊdesign the next new Mini or the latest executive saloon with an international pedigree, this course will prepare you to achieve them.Ê Ê
Graduates from Automotive Engineering typically obtain engineering roles within the sectorÊand our degree in Automotive Engineering provides the right balance of education and practical experience to equip you for this exacting profession. ÊThere are alsoÊpostgraduate learning opportunities open through the department at MSc or PhD level.
Graduates from Automotive Engineering Êhave gone on to secure roles with companies including:
- Aston Martin
- Bentley
- BMW
- Cummins
- Ford
- Jaguar Landrover
- Nissan
