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Course summary
The course
Automotive Engineering is a dynamic and expanding branch of engineering challenged to develop efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable vehicles that meet the needs of a growing and more mobile global population.
Our course addresses the breadth of vehicle technologies and application with an additional focus on the off-highway vehicle sector which ranges from sports utility vehicles, to construction equipment, to defence vehicles, each of which produces further challenges to the automotive engineer.
Students will learn about on-road vehicle systems and technologies plus specialist modules will ready our engineers for the additional challenges of the off-highway sector. You will develop your knowledge and engineering skills through contextualised modules and using specialist facilities such as our Soil Hall, Off-road Track, Applied Engineering Workshop and laboratories. There is a wide range of on and off-highway vehicles available for students to use as part of project work and there are also opportunities to get involved with cutting-edge research in autonomous and connected vehicles with Harper Adams’ Hands Free Farm.
You won’t have to wait to put your learning into practice – you will be a member of a team of engineers from day one engaged with real-world scenarios and projects. Assessment typically includes live industry projects, creating and exhibiting new products, creative portfolios, and applying specialist engineering tools and techniques.
Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be primed for your future career using personal, technical and professional skills employers have identified with us as critical to your graduate employability in roles such as researching, designing and testing the next generation of vehicles and vehicle systems.
New programme for 2023
This is one of a series of Harper Adams undergraduate courses which have undergone a curriculum refresh to ensure they provide the best content and experience for students and deliver excellent graduates into industry.
Harper Adams University engineering courses are accredited by the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, on behalf of the Engineering Council.
Duration
5 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A four year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.
Careers
Career opportunities in the Automotive sector are outstanding. Our graduates are highly sought-after for their technical knowledge and skills but also their soft skills, essential in a modern engineering environment. MEng students will typically go on to work in design, development and technical specialist/consultant roles, managing engineering teams, providing technical or senior management leadership, or start their own businesses. Past students have gained employment in multinational manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Caterpillar and BAE Systems, engineering support services such as HORIBA MIRA and Prodrive but also small highly specialist companies such as Supacat, Niftylift and Rail-Ability.
Modules
https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/201061/automotive-engineering
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Agricultural Engineers, Institution of
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H337
- Institution code:
- H12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Harper Adams University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H337
- Institution code:
- H12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 136 points
For applicants from an A-level background, offers would typically require three A level subjects with an equivalent of AAB (136 UCAS points) to include Mathematics.
In addition, guidance to candidates would include preference for the following subjects: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths or design and Technology.
A level - AAB
For applicants from an A-level background, offers would typically require three A level subjects with an equivalent of AAB (136 UCAS points) to include Mathematics.
In addition, guidance to candidates would include preference for the following subjects: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths or design and Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D
For applicants studying the BTEC Extended Diploma route there is an additional requirement for an A grade in A level Maths
Please note these grades apply only to the new examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.
For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of D*D*D plus A Level Mathematics at grade A or Further Maths module passed at Distinction in the C&G.
Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the old non-examined (unreformed) version of the course (NPTC).
We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Need to have 15 credits in Maths passed with Distinction
Scottish Higher - AAAB
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - D*D*D*
Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Pass with 30 overall with Maths passed at level 6 higher level.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2
To include Maths at H2
AAAB under previous system
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science.
BTEC level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science at grade C/4
T Level - D*
Plus A-Level Maths
Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production
Routes: Land-based Engineering
Accepted subject Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
Routes: Mechanical engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering, Control and instrumentation engineering
Accepted subject Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
Routes: Maintenance engineering technologies: mechanical
Maintenance engineering technologies: mechatronic
Maintenance engineering technologies: electrical & electronic
Maintenance engineering technologies: control & instrumentation
Maintenance, installation, and repair: light and electric vehicles
Maths is mandatory at Level 3. The following subjects are also preferred: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths or Technology and Design.
We do not interview routinely for this course however the course manager may wish to contact applicants on an individual basis to discuss their application further
For full entry requirements, including details of all other qualifications accepted, please see our website www.harper.ac.uk
The University is happy to consider applications from those who are studying mixed qualifications, such as combinations of BTECs and A levels. Due to the numerous combinations available it is impossible to state the entry requirements for these, but applicants can expect to receive offers with comparable grades to those without mixed qualifications. For advice please contact the Admissions Team.
The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm
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Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
This 5 year course consists of 4 years on campus at a cost of £9250 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1850 (Fees for International students are £16500 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £3,700)
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Email:admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk
Phone:01952 81 5000
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