The course is a mixture of practical and analytical modules all of them developing the engineering themes from basic principles. Maths and Science are core and are reinforced in almost every module, this combined with a good grounding in design, powertrain, chassis, management, suspension, diagnostic and practical abilities means that after the first year students can embark on a group design project employing all the skills learnt in the first year. On successful completion of the second year third year modules build on these skills, enhancing your ability to work in a team and specialise in an area of their choice through completion of a major dissertation.

Graduates find employment throughout the automotive industry from component manufacturers though to car dealerships and other industry specialists. Many are now working in roles such as dealership technicians and some diagnostic engineering. The skills developed on the course are transferable to other industries and many students have moved into the wider automotive/motorsport industry as well. Those who qualify on the BSc program have ended up as design engineers with high end vehicle manufactures teams as well as specialist component design companies.