UWTSD Swansea started one of the first Automotive Engineering degree in 1990’s and have developed an excellent reputation in the industry.
Studying a PGDip in the field of Automotive Engineering will enable you to develop the specific expertise required in the design, development, engineering, manufacturing and optimisation of vehicles.
The course has a good mix of theoretical and practical taught elements as well as excellent Automotive specific project opportunities, Automotive specific assignment work and modules which cover a wide range of Automotive related subjects while still enabling the student to tailor their study to their own needs and career aspirations.
Course details
- On-campus
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
As a natural development of the success of the Automotive Engineering undergraduate programmes offered by UWTSD, the latest Masters programme aims to develop your understanding further, based upon the strong links between the University and the Industry.
The Automotive degree schemes allow students the opportunity to experience the world of Automotive engineering and development with a mix of applied and theoretical learning.
Grounded by mechanical engineering principles, students develop these themes with a particular focus on vehicle engineering and manufacture through applied examples and projects.
Students have gained employment with Automotive companies such as McLaren Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Honda R&D, Ricardo, MAHLE and many others.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Swansea Accommodation
Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.
Further information
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An honours degree of at 2:1 or above classification in an appropriate based discipline. The nature of the programme is such that candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds will be considered.
Equivalent qualifications
These will be considered for entry onto the programme. For example, an applicant with a good HND, together with at least five years relevant experience would be considered. The candidate would be expected to provide evidence to support his/her application.
Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We will take into account your skills, achievements and work experience. Evidence of personal professional and educational experience will be sought to provide indicators of the ability of an individual to satisfy the requirements of the programme.
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Assessment is undertaken in a wide range of formats from the traditional examination and coursework, to more ‘industrial’ based assessment methods such as track-side fieldwork, workshop-based tasks, computer software-based assessments and oral examinations and group seminars.
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The graduates from the Automotive engineering pathways at UWTSD have gained employment in a wide range of engineering disciplines both inside and outside of the Automotive Engineering Industry.
Students have gained employment with Automotive companies such as McLaren Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Honda R&D, Ricardo, MAHLE and many other high-class engineering roles.