About the course
This Master's course offers senior vehicle developers an in-depth technical training for the research and development of next-generation low-carbon or non-carbon vehicles.
The course focuses on new and emerging sustainable automotive technologies such as hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell vehicles.
Throughout the course, you have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art design tools, as well as advanced development and simulation tools, to explore vehicle development, design, calibration and optimisation.
Our automotive engineering laboratory suite includes an engine test bed with full instrumentation; two advanced automotive engine demonstrators; various test rigs for vehicle aerodynamics, materials and engineering structure; and a machining workshop. You also have access to 3D printers and a CAE lab.
Why choose this course?
- The laboratory suite allows you to further develop your hands-on skills using a range of high-spec equipment for electric vehicles
- You can access an additional range of engineering facilities within the University’s recently built STEM building
- Learn from an experienced, research-active academic team
- Benefit from interdisciplinary consideration of alternative energy systems
- By closely collaborating with local automotive and motor-sport companies, you contribute to real-world solutions in vehicle R&D
Units
- Advanced Vehicle Dynamics And Sustainable Vehicle Powertrain (CIS138-6) Compulsory
- Advanced Vehicle Electronics And Autonomous Driving Technology (CIS139-6) Compulsory
- Applied Heat Transfer, Thermofluids And Computational Fluid Dynamics (CIS136-6) Compulsory
- Msc Project - Automotive Engineering For Electric Vehicles (CIS137-6) Compulsory
- Research Methodologies And Project Management (CIS120-6) Compulsory
How will this course improve my career prospects?
On completing the course, you should have a theoretical and practical understanding of how new and emerging technologies will be used in the automotive industry, with a specific focus on electric vehicles. It gives you the specific knowledge and skills to progress in design, production, and research and development as well as the attributes for life-long learning – so important in this fast-evolving field.
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