Mechanical with Automotive Engineering - BEng (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Bath, UK

Mechanical with Automotive Engineering - BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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, compassion and inclusivity.Project work is a big part of your study experience at Bath and is a great opportunity for you to use your knowledge, initiative and creativity to solve complex engineering problems. You could join our award-winning Formula student team, Team Bath Racing Electric. As part of the team, you'll contribute to the design and build of a single-seat racing car and enter in the annual International Formula Student competition.Shape your degree experienceYou don't need to worry if you haven't made your mind up about whether to study a BEng or MEng yet. Once you're here at Bath, you'll have until the end of your second year to move between any of our BEng and MEng courses.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (34,86,598) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (34,86,598) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We consider a range of factors when assessing your application for this course, including your previous academic performance (such as GCSEs), your personal statement, your predicted grades and the combination of subjects you study at A level (or equivalent).

A level Typical offer

A*A*A

A*A*A in three A levels including A* in Mathematics and A in Physics

A level Contextual offer

AAA or A*AB

AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.

A level Alternative offer

A*AA or A*A*B

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

7, 7, 6 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 7 in either HL Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

D*DD plus A* at A level

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A* in A level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.

OCR Cambridge Technical Typical offer

D*D*D* plus A* at A level

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus grade A* in A level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

42 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering) with at least 42 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 at Merit. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including Calculus) achieved at Distinction and 12 credits from Physics units achieved at Distinction.

GCSE requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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