Course Catalogue

Develop knowledge of essential scientific and engineering principles to be able to apply them to produce routine solutions to familiar engineering problems and to model and analyse basic automotive systems. Develop specialist knowledge and understanding of the key scientific and engineering principles which underpin the design and operation of engine and vehicle design, and the evaluation of engine and vehicle performance. Develop a range of relevant transferable skills such as team working, communication, management, problem solving, computing and technical computing. Prepare students for employment by equipping them with the with knowledge, understanding and skills expected of holders of a Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering to enable them to progress to a range of technical and management careers or to progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in automotive engineering or related area Provide the engineering base for progression to Incorporated Engineer level.

Acquisition of underpinning knowledge is achieved mainly through student-centred learning delivered through, lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, workshops, laboratory and computer sessions, off-site learning activities, participation in group projects and individual investigational/research project. 

Testing of knowledge will be done through unseen examinations, assignments, preparation of reports, design tasks, oral presentations, workshops, peer review, computer-based exercises, work placement reports. Assessment of field work and laboratory work also includes practical tests.

Work-related learning is included within this programme, so students will have the opportunity to engage in real world projects and activities. The programme has active links with industry and involves employers in the industrial projects, utilising real world case studies wherever possible.

To put the students' learning into appropriate vocational contexts project modules at all levels are assessed in realistic, industrially relevant contexts. The student will participate in site visits and prepare observation reports based on their observations. Further in level 5, students are engaging in a multi-disciplinary project where students are engaged with major designs mentored by the industry.