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Automotive Engineering MSc – 1 year

Master

In Bath ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our course is for engineers who want to develop their knowledge further and specialise in automotive engineering and technologies. Exploring research and development in this sector, your studies will focus on the design, performance and operation of automotive powertrains and vehicle systems. You’ll build on your existing engineering skills and apply them to the challenges of the automotive industry.

You’ll look in-depth at developments in low-carbon and sustainable powertrain and propulsion systems and the future technologies of vehicles. Industry needs innovative engineers who can create the next generation of vehicles, and this course is geared specifically towards equipping you with those skills. You’ll learn how to develop sustainable solutions for the vehicles we build and the processes we use.

About this course

Our course's mix of theory, practical project work and research dissertation makes sure that you develop the range of advanced engineering skills to pursue a career in the automotive sector. Our past graduates have secured jobs such as:

Calibration engineer, Ford Motor Company Ltd
Product engineer, Renault
Engineering consultant, D'Appolonia
We also encourage our top performing MSc students to continue their studies with us on a PhD programme.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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Subjects

  • Industry
  • Programme
  • Programme Planning
  • Engineering
  • Vehicle
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Vehicle Immobilisation
  • Technologies
  • Professional
  • Professional development
  • Skills

Course programme

Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Vehicle engineering
  • Turbocharging and engine boosting
  • Engineering systems simulation
  • Professional skills for engineering practice
  • Engine and powertrain technologies
Semester 2
  • Project phase 1
  • Engineering project management (MSc)
  • Vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics
  • Conceptual design group activity
  • Engine and powertrain technologies (continued from Semester 1)
Summer
  • Dissertation
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Online assessment
  • Oral assessment
  • Seminar
  • Written examination

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline 30 June 2020

Automotive Engineering MSc – 1 year

Price on request