| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Automotive Engineering MSc program, developed in collaboration with Ford and Jaguar Land Rover, equips students with the knowledge and skills for a career in the automotive sector. The program focuses on the latest technologies, including vehicle electrification, autonomy, and software development. Graduates are highly sought after by companies in the industry, with roles ranging from software engineer to engineering consultant. The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Program Outline
We have a strong and growing research programme with world-class activities and facilities. Our research topics include the development of new design methodologies for hybrid powertrains, vehicle electrification and autonomy, virtual vehicle integration and development and vehicle aerodynamics simulation and testing. Updated Programme and Module Specifications are made available ahead of each academic year. (Optional modules - select three)
- Vehicle and Powertrain Functional Performance
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Vehicle Systems Integration
- Vehicle Aerodynamics Semester 2 (Optional modules - select three)
- Sustainable Vehicle Powertrains
- Body Engineering
- Autonomous Vehicle Systems
- Powertrain Calibration Optimisation Summer (Compulsory modules)
- Project (Full-time)
Assessment:
Teaching:
Careers:
Roles include software engineer, structural dynamics engineer, purchase engineer, and engineering consultant in motorsports. Previous graduate roles include:
- Key Account Manager
- Automotive Instructor
- Software Engineer
- Structural Dynamics Engineer
- Estimator, Galliford Try
- Purchase Engineer
- Graduate Production Engineering
- Testing Engineer
Other:
The programme also meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.
UK fee: £13,000 Full-time degree per annum International fee: £29,750 Full-time degree per annum
