Automotive and Transport Design (BA Hons)

BA (Hons) Automotive and Transport Design: Course Overview

Step into the fast lane of innovation with our BA (Hons) Automotive and Transport Design programme. We’ll prepare you to shape the future of mobility, creating sustainable, socially conscious designs that meet global challenges head-on.

Guided by expert automotive designers and industry professionals, you’ll master both traditional techniques like clay modelling and cutting-edge tools like CAD, VR, and CAM. With real-world projects, you’ll design vehicles that are not just beautiful, but responsible — addressing social, environmental, and ethical considerations.

From concept cars to yachts, motorcycles to future transport systems, your imagination will be fueled by hands-on experience and collaborations with top names like McLaren. You’ll work alongside a brilliant technical team, developing the skills that employers demand and building a powerful industry-ready portfolio.

Throughout your journey, you’ll be challenged to think globally, innovate sustainably, and push creative boundaries. By graduation, you’ll be ready to launch your career in the automotive and transport industries — equipped to drive the future forward.

Ready to design a better world? Join us and transform your passion into impact.

120 UCAS tariff points  

• e.g. A-levels: ABB, BTEC: DDM, IB: 33 and Portfolio 

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.  

We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. 

We arrange interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. Your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work. 

GCSEs  

GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required.  

Alternative entry routes text  

If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:  

• Art and Design Foundation Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). 

This is a one-year course offering a comprehensive introduction to art and design, establishing a strong basis for your creative future. During the course, you will engage with a broad range of artistic disciplines and design areas, helping you to discover your passions and refine your skills. 

 Admissions Advice and Support  

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.  

English language requirements  

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.  

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. 

Visa and funding requirements  

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.  

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.  

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.   

For full information read our visa application and guides.    

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 

Graduates from our courses have found employment with some of the world’s most established names in manufacturing and design consultancy such as:

• ADIDAS
• ASTON MARTIN
• CALLUM DESIGN
• DAIMLER TRUCK USA
• ENVISAGE GROUP
• FUTURA DESIGN
• GORDON MURRAY DESIGN
• JAGUAR

• JAGUAR SVO
• ICONA DESIGN
• KISKA
• LAND ROVER
• LOTUS
• MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE
• MORGAN
• PININFARINA
• PRIESTMAN GOODE
• PUMA
• RDM GROUP
• RENAULT
• ROLLS ROYCE
• SAIC
• TATA
• TRIUMPH