Automotive Electronics courses

University of Sussex

Automotive Engineering (with An Industrial Placement Year) Meng in University of Sussex

  • Duration : 5 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 18,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 88
  • PTE : 62


About Automotive Engineering (with An Industrial Placement Year) Meng in University of Sussex

Our Master of Engineering (MEng) degree lets you specialise your degree with a range of options and provides you with the

educational requirements needed to become a Chartered Engineer. Automotive Engineering at Sussex covers all aspects of modern automotive development, including engine, transmission and chassis design.

Our research feeds directly into our teaching, so you'll benefit from our work in dynamics, control and vehicle research. Research projects include automotive control system, automotive on-board diagnostics system, electric motor-driven camless valve train for IC engines, and autonomous vehicles. You’ll study in our Future Technologies Labs that incorporate computer suites and new automation/robotics facilities. There is also a dedicated manufacturing lab with state-of-the-art facilities such as CNC machines and 3-D printers.

In our Formula Student projects, you’ll get the chance to work on one of our electrical or internal combustion engine single-seat racing cars. In addition, you’ll benefit from our links to world-leading automotive companies when preparing to become a professional engineer. We have dedicated academic advisers to support you during you time at Sussex, as well as a team of student mentors. You’ll also be welcomed into our active, student-run engineering societies, and benefit from our partnerships with:

  • Women’s Engineering Society
  • Engineers Without Borders UK
  • Engineers in Business Fellowship.

Your future career

Throughout your studies, you'll develop skills and knowledge in modern automotive development. You can use these skills for careers in sectors including:

  • automotive and robotics
  • construction and manufacturing
  • security or defence.

You meet employers through our guest speakers and supervisors, and benefit from our industry links with companies Jaguar, IBM, Siemens and Thales.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS          :          6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL        :          88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
  • PTE             :           62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.

University of Sussex Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment  1960
International Students 24%
Post Graduation Employment Rate 94%
Mode of Program Full time; Distance Learning
Academic Calendar  Semester Based
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students)
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students)

University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:

Expenses Amount per annum (GBP)
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 
Master’s Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 
Accommodation (On - Campus) 4,940 - 8,340
Accommodation (Off-Campus) 5616 - 7284
Books and supplies 1,144
Food 2,340 - 2,604
Laundry 360
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous 500 - 3,000

Know more about Studying in UK

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 18,500

Total

£ 18,500