Automotive Engineering MEng

**Course summary**• Gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and theories• Enhance your ability to design, model, simulate, and manufacture innovative automotive products• Benefit from a rigorous intellectual training that engenders an interest in current developmentsBecome a competent engineer with the underpinning knowledge of science, physics, mathematics and technologies, and the ability to apply this knowledge to automotive systems. Develop specialist skills required for a successful career in automotive industries. The indicative content of the course covers the subjects that meet the Engineering Council Benchmarks and the requirements of the accrediting professional bodies (IMechE) within the automotive engineering framework.ACCREDITED BY: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)The course is constructed under the following four threads: thermos-fluids, solid mechanics, design and engineering practice, and materials and manufacture. You develop your knowledge, understanding and skills through progressive and interdisciplinary approaches.You learn through:• lectures• tutorials• seminars• engineering workshops• laboratories**Applied learning****Work placements**You will 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. Previous students have taken placements at organisations including Jaguar Land Rover, Caterpillar, Rolls-Royce, Luk (UK) Ltd, Intertec Uk, BMW Manufacturing, General Motors, Triumph Motorcycles and Unilever.**Live projects**As you progress through the course you're encouraged to take an increasingly strategic approach, ultimately managing real projects, engaging with and supporting students from lower levels as a mentor, contributing to a team project, or participating in extra-curriculum activities such as the IMechE Formula Student team, the IMechE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge competition, and Engineers without Borders challenge.**Accreditation**This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the purposes of fully meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).