Course overview
The automotive industry is synonymous with creativity and innovation. In the UK, companies like BMW, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota are supported by a huge network of manufacturers, employing highly skilled engineers at the forefront of their field and internationally recognised for the solutions they create. The UK is also home to seven of the worlds 10 Formula One teams.
Our Automotive Engineering degrees provide the skills and knowledge you need to stand out from the crowd. As an Engineering student at Warwick, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the classical principles of Engineering by following a general engineering programme for the first four terms. You can then specialise in Automotive Engineering, combining a firm grounding in the principles of automotive engineering with experience of cutting-edge technology.
By choosing the MEng degree, you can explore specialist areas of Automotive Engineering through fourth-year core and optional module choices and a group project.
Study abroad
You may choose to take an intercalated year in industry, research or study abroadLink opens in a new window between years two and three (BEng and MEng), or between years three and four (MEng only). If you choose to take an intercalated year, this will be reflected in your degree title, and add a year to your degree programme.
Important information
We are planning to make some changes to this degree for 2024 entry. Changes to core and optional modules go through the University's rigorous academic processes. As changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates.Link opens in a new window
Teaching
We use a variety of teaching methods, ranging from lectures and group tutorials to small-group teaching in laboratories.
There is strong support in the School from students and staff. Lecturers provide support and feedback hours for additional help with materials they have covered. To help you make the transition from school to university, in your first year you will meet your personal tutor each week in a group usually of five or six students.
Coventry is at the heart of the UK’s automotive sector and the National Automotive Innovation Centre is based on campus. There are plenty of opportunities for individual and group project work on topics such as gearbox analysis, autonomous vehicles, examining flywheel energy storage, developing an electric powered racing motorcycle and our IMechE Formula Student racing cars.
Class sizes
Class sizes for lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminars vary depending on the number of students taking the module.
Overall workload
The expected total study time is normally 1200 hours per year (average of 40 hours per week).
The hours below are based on a typical pathway through the course and could vary significantly, particularly from Year Two onwards. The hours will heavily depend on module or course choices and are subject to change.
Year One
350 hours of lectures, seminars and similar. 750 hours of independent study. 100 hours of project work.
Year Two
320 hours of lectures, seminars and similar. 640 hours of independent study. 240 hours of project work.
Year Three
260 hours of lectures, seminars and similar. 640 hours of independent study. 300 hours of project work.
Year Four
260 hours of lectures, seminars and similar. 640 hours of independent study. 300 hours of project work.
Read more about our course structures on the Engineering website.Link opens in a new window