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This MEng program in Automotive Engineering allows you to design, construct, and compete with a single-seater race car in the UK Formula Student Competition, with participation possible from your first year. You'll access our Automotive Center featuring state-of-the-art powertrain test cells and advanced testing equipment. The program provides hands-on training through multiple specialized labs, including an aerodynamics facility housing five wind tunnels of different speeds. With three decades of experience training engineers for all automotive sectors, Hertfordshire stands out as an excellent choice for entering this innovative field.
The course equips you with skills for diverse career paths as a chartered automotive engineer. Placement students often return for their final year with sponsorships or job offers already secured. We maintain connections with major UK automotive firms and international partners, with our graduates represented in most Formula One design teams. Additional opportunities exist in vehicle safety consultancy. Many alumni choose to continue their automotive studies through postgraduate programs at the University.
Duration: 4 years (5 years with sandwich year)
Study abroad option available
Work placement opportunity