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International/EU: £15,860 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Learn the underpinning science, maths and engineering principles to be a successful practitioner in the automotive industry.
- Gain an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context.
- Understand the economic, environmental and social implications of automotive production.
- Become an expert in vehicle-specific systems and their safe operation.
Become a high-quality graduate engineer with specialist knowledge of automotive technology – as well as the professional and personal skills required for a successful career. Prepare to work in vehicle design, vehicle dynamic and control, product, manufacturing, testing, service, maintenance, R&D or other commercial engineering enterprises.
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How you learn
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 suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other engineering, maths and physics foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
You’ll experience and engage in a variety of learning activities as you progress through the course. We’ve designed a balanced mix of activities to help you build knowledge and understanding, while also developing your professional skills and employability. We use practical laboratories and computer simulations to enhance your learning – with lab experiments designed to reinforce your learning of theoretical concepts.
You learn through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- engineering workshops
- laboratory work
Course leaders and tutors
Tim Spencer
Research FellowTim's research at MERI involves the application of theory and simulation techniques for the predictive modelling of real life systems that involve fluids.
Applied learning
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 the degree significantly.
Competitions
You’ll get the opportunity to take part in national and international engineering competitions, including
- Formula Student – where you design and build a race car and race it at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix
- the Heavy Lift Challenge – which involves designing and building a remote-controlled aircraft
- Engineers Without Borders – a competition to find an engineering solution to a problem in the developing world
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- manufacturing
- design research and development
- production
- automotive transport
- building services
- medical engineering
- sport equipment design
- power generation
- alternative energy
- automation and robotics
- product testing
- project management
- aerospace
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Jaguar Land Rover
- ZF TRW
- LUK (UK)
- Caterpillar
- Intertec UK
- 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
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you will gain access to our cutting-edge teaching spaces, laboratories and workshops including:
- rapid prototyping equipment to create accurate prototypes of product designs from CAD-generated information, and a 5-axis machining centre which completes the CAD/CAM cycle
- computer simulations
- a robotics laboratory to study computer-controlled manufacturing equipment
- an automotive workshop for engine testing
- a wind tunnel for aerodynamic studies
- a steering and suspension test rig for vehicle technology and dynamics
Learn more about your department
Engineering and Maths Facilities Tour
Take a look around the Engineering and Maths facilities at Sheffield Hallam University with principal lecturer and recruitment lead Dr Natalie Haynes.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 80
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- CDD at A Level.
- MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include a maximum of one AS level, EPQ and general studies
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
- Science at grade C or 4
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 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.
We may also accept you, if you have no formal qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying the subject.
Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.
UK students may be able to claim financial support for the course.
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.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Learn more about your department
As part of SHU Racing you can design and build a car, then race against other universities at Silverstone. Team Principal Max Vollans talks about what's involved.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Electrical And Electronic Principles | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Engineering Investigations | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foundation Mathematics 1 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Functions And Calculus | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Fundamental Engineering Principles | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Fundamentals Of Materials And Manufacturing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Engineering Mathematics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Materials And Manufacturing Engineering | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Mechanical Engineering Design And C.A.D. | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Principles Of Solid Mechanics And Dynamics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Principles Of Thermodynamics And Fluid Mechanics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Vehicle Engineering Practice And Automotive Electrical System | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Solid Mechanics And Dynamics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Maths And Control | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Professional Practice | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Vehicle Aerodynamics And Thermodynamics | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Vehicle Component Designs | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Vehicle Technology | Credits: 20 |
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Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Engineering Project Management And Individual Project | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Performance Engines And Technologies | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Vehicle Body Design And Styling | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Vehicle Dynamics And Structural Analysis | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Vehicle Production | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/24 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Engineering courses (PDF, 275.6KB)Legal information
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