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2023/24 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BEng Automotive Engineering (Industrial)

Programme code:BEN-AUTO4UCAS code:
Duration:4 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Kris Kubiak Contact address:K.Kubiak@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

A-level: A*AA including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry, with the A* in Mathematics or Physics if presented. Where an A-level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-level at the stated grade. Excludes A-level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
GCSE: English Language at grade C (4) or above, or an appropriate English language qualification.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Mechanical Engineering

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Mechanical Engineering

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

The programme will give students the ability to:

1. understand the basic principles of automotive mechanics, control, structures and design;
2. apply these underlying principles together with critical, analytical and practical skills to problem solving in Automotive Engineering;
3. understand issues of engineering business matters such as: finance, law, marketing, cost, risk and management;
4. understand the responsibilities of an engineer to society and to deal with issues such as the environment and health and safety;
5. be exposed to industrial seminars and visits;
6. develop independent study, practical, team working and communication skills;
7. be prepared for employment within the Automotive Engineering arena, or to study for a postgraduate degree in Engineering and to obtain accreditation as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

MECH1010Computers in Engineering Analysis20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1206Design and Manufacture 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1215Thermofluids 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1230Solid Mechanics20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1280Engineering Materials20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1520Engineering Mathematics20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

MECH2610Engineering Mechanics20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2620Vibration and Control20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2636Design and Manufacture 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2640Economics and Management20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2650Mechatronics and Measurement Systems20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2670Thermofluids 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:

FOEN8001Industrial Placement Year120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)


Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

MECH3425Automotive Propulsion Systems20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3470Vehicle Design and Analysis20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3775Additive Manufacturing20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3890Individual Engineering Project40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3900Finite Element Methods of Analysis20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

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