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Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
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Location
SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
The automotive industry in the UK and around the world has seen great technological developments in recent years and despite economic pressures, the industry has faced it is set for continued growth.
The technological challenges the industry faces in achieving efficiency gains to all kinds of vehicles, brought upon by increasingly stringent legislation and customer awareness, has led to an increase in the demand for highly skilled Automotive Engineers.
Our graduates have demonstrated over the decades the competence to respond to the needs of employers and are recognised as able to 鈥渉it the ground running鈥� and getting the job done.
Course Overview
The automotive industry in the UK, and around the world, has seen great technological developments in recent years and despite economic pressures, the industry has faced, it is set for continued growth.
The technological challenges the industry faces in achieving efficiency gains to all kinds of vehicles, brought upon by increasingly stringent legislation and customer awareness, has led to an increase in the demand for highly skilled Automotive Engineers.
Our graduates have demonstrated, over the decades, the competence to respond to the needs of employers and are recognised as being able to 鈥渉it the ground running鈥� and get the job done.
Underpinned by core mechanical engineering science and its application to design and the solution of a range of engineering problems in the context of the automotive industry.
Career Opportunities
The current high demand for automotive engineering graduates is reflected in the high percentage of our students being drafted into full-time employment or further study within 6 months of finishing their studies.
Large UK based automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers absorb the bulk of our graduates, as do research and consultancy firms.
Our Alumni have gone on to have very successful careers at such companies as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, McLaren Automotive, Mahle Powertrain, JCB as well as motorsport firms AMG Mercedes, Williams F1 and Force India.
Application deadline
29 January
Modules
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UCAS Points : 80
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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