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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 developments
Become 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.
Student View
Watch student Jenni Marsden talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
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.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in a range of engineering sectors and provides the opportunity to enter roles in
- R&D
- vehicle design
- vehicle dynamic and control
- product manufacturing, testing, service, maintenance
- other commercial engineering enterprises
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Jaguar Land Rover
- ZF TRW
- LUK (UK) Ltd
- Caterpillar
- Intertec UK
- Airbus UK
- BMW Manufacturing
- EDF Energy
- General Motors
- Kongsberg Automotive
- Rolls-Royce
- Cummins Ltd
- Severn Controls Limited
- Triumph Motorcycles
- Unilever
- Reckitt Benckiser
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).
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map
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 work with
- practical laboratories
- computer simulations
- Lean and Six Sigma
- rapid prototyping equipment to create accurate prototypes of product designs from CAD-generated information
- 5-axis machining centre which completes the CAD/CAM cycle
- a robotics laboratory to study computer-controlled manufacturing equipment
- an automotive lab for engine, suspension and steering testing
- a wind tunnel for aerodynamic studies
- a flight simulator
Learn more about your department
Watch a video about the benefits of being involved in the SHU Formula Student racing team. Previous SHU Racing team members have gone on to work for Formula One racing teams.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 128
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications to include a Mathematics based subject AND at least one other relevant subject - Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Chemistry or other Science/Technology subject not including general studies. For example:
- ABB at A Level including relevant subjects.
- DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
- A combination of qualifications which must include relevant subjects and may include AS levels and EPQ
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
• Foundation - pass from the Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, dependent on academic performance.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 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.
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 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. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
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 can take an optional placement in year 4.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Engineering Mathematics | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Mechanical Engineering Design And Cad | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Principles Of Solid Mechanics And Dynamics | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Principles Of Thermodynamics And Fluid Mechanics | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Vehicle Engineering Practice And Automotive Electrical System | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Solid Mechanics And Dynamics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Maths And Control | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Professional Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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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 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Engineering Project Management And Individual Project | Credits: 40 |
| Module: Performance Engines And Technologies | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Vehicle Body Design And Styling | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Vehicle Dynamics And Structural Analysis | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Vehicle Production | Credits: 20 |
Final year
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Finite Element Method | Credits: 15 |
| Module: Advanced Vibration And Acoustics | Credits: 15 |
| Module: Automotive Forensic Engineering | Credits: 15 |
| Module: Hybrid And Sustainable Vehicle Technology | Credits: 15 |
| Module: Lean Operations And Six Sigma | Credits: 15 |
| Module: Meng Group Project | Credits: 30 |
Fees and funding
Home/EU students
Our tuition fee for UK/EU students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2020/21 is £9,250 per year. 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 students starting full-time study in 2020/21 is £13,650 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
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