Birmingham City University - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING - MSC

Birmingham City University

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING - MSC

Our MSc Automotive Engineering course will teach you the skills you need to become a highly skilled engineer, capable of undertaking related tasks within and across different organisations.

Overall the course aims to produce skilled engineers capable of undertaking automotive engineering tasks within and across organisations utilising the latest tools and technologies. The course will encourage the application and development of modern engineering solutions to the problems of fuel efficiency and emissions abatement, as well as the improvement of vehicle performance and stability.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

The Masters in Automotive Engineering course will encourage creative thinking and the development of engineering leadership skills, as well as teaching you how to solve problems through research. You’ll engage in independent study, advancing your understanding and developing new skills. The Master’s project provides an opportunity for you to apply this learning to the solution of particular industry problems. These have been regularly showcased at industry events hosted by the course team over the last 12 years, and several of these have matured into doctoral projects.

The course has achieved academic accreditation from the IMechE and IET. This accreditation has been maintained not only in recognition for demonstrating that key principles have been incorporated and integrated into the curriculum design and module development of the course, but also for actively seeking industry and sector wide input in both the design and delivery of these modules.

The lecturing staff have an extensive experience in the automotive industry and academia in design, powertrain, control, computer modelling and simulation, business, supply and logistics.

Entry Requirements

  • We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
  • We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
  • IELTS of 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5) is required

Career Prospects

This course aims to provide you with an advanced understanding of modern automotive systems and processes, and their application within the industry. It will relate to the requirements of new global, environmental infrastructure, and economic drivers.

There is high demand throughout the automotive industry for engineers who can demonstrate that they have both detailed academic knowledge and advanced practical skills. Employers are also keen to employ people who can design and analyze complex systems and components within the automotive engineering environment.

Career opportunities after completing AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING - MSC

  • Automotive Hardware Engineer.
  • Engine Research Engineer.
  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer.
  • Powertrain Design Engineer.
  • Powertrain Engineer.
  • Powertrain Calibration Engineer.
  • Dimensional Engineer.
  • Vehicle Calibration Engineer.

Course Details

The Masters in Automotive Engineering course will encourage creative thinking and the development of engineering leadership skills, as well as teaching you how to solve problems through research. You’ll engage in independent study, advancing your understanding and developing new skills. The Master’s project provides an opportunity for you to apply this learning to the solution of particular industry problems. These have been regularly showcased at industry events hosted by the course team over the last 12 years, and several of these have matured into doctoral projects.

The course has achieved academic accreditation from the IMechE and IET. This accreditation has been maintained not only in recognition for demonstrating that key principles have been incorporated and integrated into the curriculum design and module development of the course, but also for actively seeking industry and sector wide input in both the design and delivery of these modules.

Level 7

Advanced Powertrains and Control 20 credits
Vehicle Control Systems 20 credits
Advanced Systems Engineering 20 credits
Advanced Dynamics 20 credits
Control Engineering 20 credits
Research Methods 20 credits
Individual Master’s Project 60 credits

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