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What You Will Study

Year 1 (level 4)

The Vast Majority of The Engineering Base Knowledge Is Presented/reviewed and Expanded at This Stage. All Lectures Are Followed by Tutorials and Practical/demonstrations to Ensure that You Are Fully Assimilating the Information.

• Mechanical Science
• Electrical Science
• Materials and Manufacturing
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Design and Practice
• Electrical & Mechanical Science
• Cad, Production Science
• Professional Development
• Materials, Environment, Mathematics
• Automotive Systems

Year 2 (level 5)

At This Level, You Will Be Encouraged to Work and Learn More Independently. We Are Not only Preparing You to Be a Knowledgeable Practitioner, but We Are Also Preparing You to Become a Reliable and Independent Problem Solver.

• Business, Research & Professional Development
• Automotive Design
• Further Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Mechanics & Design
• Structures Analysis
• Research, Ethics, and Sustainability
• Mechanics, Structures & Fea
• Computer Aided Manufacturing
• Automotive Design
• Powertrains & Fluids
• Analytical Techniques

Year 3 (level 6)

In This Final Year of The Degree, the First Semester Is Generally Focused on Developing Specific Automotive Knowledge. Your Project Will Allow You to?Specialise Further in A Field of Your Choice. At the End of This, You Will Be a Graduate Engineer Ready for The Industry!

• Engineering Modelling and Simulation
• Automotive Dynamics
• Modern Automotive Powertrains

Optional (1 to Pick)

• Professional Engineering
• Motorsport Practice
• Project

The Information Listed in This Section Is an Overview of The Academic Content of The Programme that Will Take the Form of Either Core or Option Modules. Modules Are Designated as Core or Option by Professional Body Requirements and Internal Academic Framework Review, so May Be Subject to Change.

Key course features

You will:

• have access to a specialist motorsport workshop as well as an industry-standard production workshop to gain experience in using machinery.
• Have the opportunity to work on various continuously evolving projects. Current projects involve: single seater bike powered race car, Westfield SEi, Renault 5 RWD Electric, Toyota Auris hybrid amongst many others) * subject to change. Students are also currently running a Formula Student team.
• I am studying at one of two education providers in the UK that are official Catia Certification centers, meaning that students can gain Catia Certification in addition to their degree studies.?(*Students are required to pay a Certification fee of ?50).

Our?Careers & Employability Service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills, and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice, and guidance you need.

The exciting range of career options open to you when you graduate includes working with car manufacturers and their supply network, in automotive research and development, consultancy, engineering management, automotive design, and in the motorsport industry.

There¡¯s a national shortage of fully qualified engineers in the automotive industry; with a degree in automotive technology, you¡¯ll stand out from the crowd when it comes to finding employment.

Opportunities include (but are not limited to):

• Race car dynamics
• Motorsport electronics
• Chassis engineering
• Performance car structures
• Electronic technologies
• Performance engines

Teaching & Assessment

A Broad Range of Assessment Methods Are Used; These Include Task-Based Exercises, Oral and Poster Presentations, Essays and Laboratory Reports, and Written Exams. Each Module Is Assessed by A Variety of Methods, Enabling Students to Display Their Full Potential. A Project Dissertation Will Form One of The Final Parts of Your Assessment.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching Methods Include Lectures, Laboratory Sessions, Student-Led Seminars, and Guided Research.

Independent Learning Is an Important Aspect of All Modules, as It Enables Students to Develop Both Their Subject-Specific and Key Skills. Independent Learning Is Promoted Through Guided Study or Feedback Given to Students.

Wrexham University Is Committed to Supporting Our Students to Maximise Their Academic Potential.

We Offer Workshops and Support Sessions in Areas Such as Academic Writing, Effective Note-Making, and Preparing for Assignments. Students Can Book Appointments with Academic Skills Tutors Dedicated to Helping Deal with The Practicalities of University Work. Our Student Support Section has More Information on The Help Available.

In terms of Particular Needs, the University¡¯s Inclusion Services can Provide Appropriate Guidance and Support Should Any Students Require Reasonable Adjustments to Be Made Because of A Recognised Prevailing Disability, Medical Condition, or Specific Learning Difference.