BEng (Hons) in Automotive Engineering
Academic City, United Arab Emirates
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
AED 65,100 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission
** all tuition fees inclusive of VAT
Key Summary
Overview
Engineers use their imagination and knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry to devise, apply and manage the technologies that are fundamental to the wellbeing and advancement of society. This programme is based on our Mechanical Engineering programme but allows students in the later years to specialise in subjects relating to automotive technology.
Automotive engineering continues to be a major employer of professional engineers, owing to the increasing challenges of producing desirable and profitable vehicles. The relevant subjects are the core Mechanical Engineering sciences together with Electronic Engineering and Materials Engineering. There is an increasing emphasis throughout the processes of design and manufacture.
Why study Automotive Engineering at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus?
- Lay the foundations for a career in mechanical engineering in an area with an emphasis on automotive technology.
- Learn about the engineering that underpins the design and operation of vehicles.
- Study a subject that lets you apply the principles of mathematics and physics to the real world.
- Learn the skills that will put you in a position to move into management roles as a professional engineer.
- Explore the exciting worlds of transport, manufacturing, power plant, vehicle dynamics and many others.
- Whatever your final career path, developing the ability to apply quantitative methods to solving problems – the basis of engineering – will be an invaluable asset.
Course content
First Year
Emphasis is on developing basic mathematical, scientific and communication skills. Topics include Design and Manufacture, Materials Science, Engineering Sciences, Electronics and Foundation Mathematics.
Second Year
Subjects include Machine Design, Electrical Machines, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design and Manufacture, Advanced Mathematics and Strength of Materials.
Third Year
Subjects include Applied Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Material Design and Manufacture, Control Engineering and Instrumentation, Management and Automotive Technologies.
Fourth Year
Students undertake an individual research project in the area of automotive technology. Taught subjects include A Review of Selected Automotive Technologies, Manufacturing Management, Design and options from Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials and Machine Dynamics.
As a degree recognised as involving a strong component of mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering gives graduates many of the same opportunities. It is most appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in a related field such as transportation, vehicle design or motorsport.