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The Brunel Automotive Engineering BEng equips students passionate about motor vehicles with specialized skills to excel as professional engineers in the dynamic automotive sector. Alongside core mechanical engineering principles like mathematics, engineering science, and design, you'll develop comprehensive expertise in modern and emerging automotive technologies. The program covers every facet of automotive development and production, from vehicle design and performance analysis to powertrain systems, materials science, structural engineering, and safety considerations. You'll gain practical experience solving real-world engineering challenges encountered during vehicle construction and testing phases. Our IMechE-accredited BEng program offers flexible study paths: a standard three-year full-time option or a four-year version incorporating a valuable professional placement year. Students can switch to the placement-enhanced route anytime before completing Level 2.
Career Prospects
The sandwich course option provides paid industry experience where you can apply classroom knowledge. Numerous students secure permanent positions with their placement employers post-graduation.
Brunel's automotive engineering degree commands strong industry recognition, with alumni holding key technical and leadership roles across major automotive firms. Graduate employers include prestigious names like Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, McLaren, Nissan, Bentley, Ford, BMW Group, and leading engineering consultancies such as Ricardo and MAHLE Powertrain.