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Automotive Engineering

The University of Warwick · Warwick
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Explore how things work and gain real‑world problem‑solving skills with Warwick’s Automotive Engineering degree for a strong industry start. If you are curious about how things work and have a keen mind for applying what you learn to solve real-world problems, engineering is the perfect career for you. Warwick's Automotive Engineering degree will provide the skills and knowledge you need to kick-start your career in the automotive industry.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)*, the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) and the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)*. More information is available on the School of Engineering website . *The IET and InstMC are scheduled to review a number of our Engineering programmes during 2026 as part of the standard accreditation process.

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 world’s 10 Formula One teams.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts35%
176-191 pts20%
208-223 pts10%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
95%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
67%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£34,000
After 15 months
£35,000
3 years on
£44,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
67%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching73%
Assessment & feedback68%
Academic support64%
Well organised71%
Learning resources82%
Student community77%
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Where this degree can lead
Industrial and Production EngineerLift TechnicianCivil Engineering TechnicianAutomotive EngineerElectro-Mechanical TechnicianLaser Operator
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Warwick's own site.
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