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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/international-study-centre/).Have a passion for the automotive industry or the motorsport sector? Curious about the future of vehicle technologies, including hybrid and electric technologies?Our ...Read more

This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/international-study-centre/).Have a passion for the automotive industry or the motorsport sector? Curious about the future of vehicle technologies, including hybrid and electric technologies?Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course. The duration of the foundation element is one year, and, if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree.This Automotive and Motorsport Engineering course will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow with manufacturing technologies so you’ll be ready to play a role in creating a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.From fuel cells to the challenges of vehicle autonomy, you’ll learn a lot in this course. You’ll get to dive deeply into core automotive and motorsport subjects, with the opportunity to learn more about topics such as propulsion systems, power transfer, chassis dynamics.You’ll also be gaining real-world experience in this course by working on projects that present you with real-world problems and scenarios, all in preparation for a potentially exciting role in the automotive industry and similar sectors. Studying Automotive and Motorsport Engineering doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of Engineering.


Why Study Automotive and Motorsport Engineering with Foundation Year BEng(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

An optional industrial work placement in your area of interest is available to you after your third year in the course, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK and abroad. Your employment prospects and career goals could be boosted, thanks to our strong industrial relationships with partners such as Nissan, Toyota, BMW, Jaguar, Cummins Turbo Technologies, Eaton Transmissions and BBA Friction.


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At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.


Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

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