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University degree

Mechanical with Automotive Engineering

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

Specialise in vehicle design, performance, analysis and systems. Develop the engineering skills to work in automotive, transport, mobility and motorsport industries. This course is closed to applications from Home students for September 2026 entry.

We are still accepting applications from Overseas students. Specialise in vehicle design, performance, analysis and systems. Develop the engineering skills to work in automotive, transport, mobility and motorsport industries.

Our course is for engineers who want to apply fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge to the challenges of the automotive industry including areas such as cost, emissions, performance and materials. You’ll study vehicle design, manufacturing processes and component analysis in the context of the automotive market. In your first two years, you’ll learn how to use mechanical engineering, physical science, maths and computing to assess engineering systems.

Throughout your studies, you’ll complement your engineering knowledge with transferable skills that are valued in industry such as problem solving and critical thinking. You’ll also explore the professional behaviours a responsible engineer needs including ethics, environmental and sustainability awareness, and inclusivity.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts10%
192-207 pts25%
208-223 pts25%
224-239 pts15%
240+ pts15%
How they qualified
85% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel85%
baccalaureate15%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
91%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£33,000
After 15 months
£36,000
3 years on
£46,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching92%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support86%
Well organised95%
Learning resources81%
Student community71%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Bath's own site.
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