This course is for people who enjoy solving practical problems and who want to focus their studies on designing, developing and manufacturing vehicles. Are you interested in how to make cars better, faster, safer, cleaner and more sustainable this course is for you. BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering has been designed to partially fulfill the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)'s academic requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer. Assessment methods are designed to give you feedback as well as to monitor your level of achievement. They include assessed projects that will enable you to test your skills and understanding. Chartered status is associated with improved employability and higher salaries. By the end of this course you'll be in an excellent position to become an automotive engineering professional.  Engineering is a growth industry and currently there is a shortage of engineers. If you wish to undertake further study at postgraduate level, it may be possible to transfer to our MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering - though, because it's an integrated master's degree, you would usually apply for it when you first apply to Northumbria. We also offer MSc degrees.