Automotive Engineering

About this course

Automotive engineering is the branch of mechanical engineering concerned with the design, development, manufacture, and operation of vehicles. It encompasses powertrains, suspension systems, aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, safety systems, electrical and electronic architectures, and the manufacturing processes that bring vehicles to market. The industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by the shift to electrification, autonomous driving technologies, and the imperative to reduce emissions. Automotive engineers are at the centre of that transformation, designing the vehicles and systems of the future. At the University of Bedfordshire, this three-year, full-time programme is designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, preparing you with the knowledge and skills to work in the modern automotive engineering i

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 15% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 35% of graduatescards →
• 4 / 100Skilled trades occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 3 / 100Process, plant and machine operatives · 15% of graduatescards →

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