Step into the role of an automotive engineer, exploring the environmentally sustainable vehicle technologies of today and preparing to create solutions for the future of the industry.
Understand key technologies such as electric and autonomous vehicles.
Explore the economic, environmental and social implications of automotive production.
Engage in professional and sustainable practices right from the beginning.
Experience live projects, simulations, aerodynamics and diverse disciplines.

The course prepares you for a range of roles in the automotive industry, providing you with the right environment, facilities, skills and training to be successful in the industry. You’ll explore various aspects of automotive design, development, testing, manufacturing, electronics and performance analysis – emerging as a highly skilled graduate ready to solve current and future problems in the industry.

This course runs parallel to the BEng (Honours) Automotive Engineering.

Work placements

You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Although optional (and competitive), a placement is actively encouraged to improve your employability at the end of your degree significantly.

Live projects

As you progress through the course you're encouraged to take an increasingly strategic approach – ultimately managing real projects, mentoring students from lower levels or contributing to a team project. 

Competitions

You may participate in a range of extracurricular activities and competitions such as the IMechE Formula Student competition, the IMechE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge competition and the Engineers Without Borders challenge.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course is constructed under the following four threads – thermos-fluids, solid mechanics, design and engineering practice and materials and manufacture. You’ll develop your knowledge, understanding and skills through progressive and interdisciplinary approaches. We use practical laboratories and computer simulations to enhance your learning – including lab experiments designed to reinforce your learning of theoretical concepts.

You learn through:

• lectures
• tutorials
• seminars
• engineering workshops
• laboratories
• group work

This course prepares you for a career in

• research and development
• vehicle design
• vehicle dynamic and control
• product manufacturing, testing, service and maintenance
• production
• automotive transport
• sport equipment design
• power generation
• alternative energy
• automation and robotics
• product testing
• project management
• other commercial engineering enterprises

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Jaguar Land Rover
• ZF TRW
• LUK (UK) 
• Caterpillar
• Intertec
• DJ Engineering Services
• Prospec
• AMETEK
• Nissan
• Bentley Motors 
• BMW Manufacturing
• EDF Energy
• General Motors
• Kongsberg Automotive
• Rolls-Royce
• Cummins
• Severn Controls
• Triumph Motorcycles
• Unilever
• Reckitt Benckiser

 

UCAS points

• 128

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications to include a Mathematics based subject AND at least one other relevant subject - Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Chemistry or other Science/Technology subject not including general studies. For example:

• ABB at A Level including relevant subjects.
• DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
• A combination of qualifications which must include relevant subjects and may include AS levels and EPQ

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

GCSE

• English Language at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4

• Foundation - pass from the Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, dependent on academic performance.

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You can take an optional placement in year 4.

 

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Automotive Engineering Fundamentals	40	Coursework Exam
Materials, Manufacturing And Design For Transportation	40	Coursework Practical
Maths And Engineering Science For Transportation	20	Coursework
Sustainable Engineering And Interdisciplinary Practice	20	Coursework

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Applied Automotive Engineering	40	Courseworkl Exam
Numerical Methods And Applications	20	Practical
Systems Modelling And Simulation	20	Coursework
Vehicle Technology, Systems And Performance	40	Coursework Practical

 

 

Year 3 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Year 4 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced Automotive Engineering	40	Coursework Exam
Project: Implementation	20	Coursework
Project: Management And Scoping	20	Coursework
Vehicle Design And Production	40	Coursework Practical

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Industrial Group Project	40	Coursework
Interdisciplinary Engineering Systems And Emerging Technology	40	Coursework Practical
Sustainable Vehicle Technology	20	Coursework

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced Computational Methods In Engineering	20	Coursework
Process Improvement Methodologies	20	Coursework
Robotics And Autonomous Systems	20	Coursework