Do you want a career in an exciting field of engineering? Want to learn at an institution with a good reputation and strong links to industry? This course provides you with an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in automotive engineering, supported by a foundation in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. The University of Brighton has an international reputation for automotive engine research and our staff have long standing industrial links with companies at the forefront of engine technology innovation. Throughout the course you also have the opportunity to take modern European languages including French, German and Spanish. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as partially meeting the educational requirements stage for chartered engineer status (CEng). To fully satisfy the educational needs for chartered status, you will need to also complete a relevant accredited masters programme.

Careers and employability This degree is very popular in industry and our graduates have a good employment record. The University of Brighton has an international reputation for automotive engine research and our staff have long standing industrial links with companies at the forefront of engine technology innovation. After satisfactory completion students may go on to further study at MSc or PhD level within the university or elsewhere.