Study location	United Kingdom, Bradford
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Candidates who do not fulfil the normal entry requirements but have extensive industrial experience in a related area are considered on an individual basis. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or CAE result B2 Least 5.5 in every sub-test or pass an equivalent (CAE)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. 1) CV 2) You may be asked to have an interview

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. bradford.ac.uk/..te/automotive-engineering

Overview

This course provides advanced knowledge and understanding of vehicle control, mechatronics, and computer-aided engineering techniques designed to meet the up-to-the-minute needs of the automotive industry.

Modern-day vehicles feature an increasing use of control systems and microprocessors to integrate mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. Students are involved in meeting the challenges of the automotive engineering industry including achieving the best combination of performance and fuel economy while meeting ever-tightening emissions legislation; achieving a good ride and control of the vehicle; and ensuring safety over a wide range of braking and traction conditions.

Students benefit from the School of Engineering, Design and Technology’s strong links with the automotive industry, in particular Ford Motor Company, Jaguar Cars, Land Rover, Cummins Turbo Technologies and their supplier base.

Examples of projects:

Model-based powertrain control
Design and prototyping of hybrid vehicles
Turbocharge evaluation and optimisation

Programme structure

Modules: © = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (50 Credits – 4 x © Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

Control Systems Design (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (O)
Engine and Powertrain † (10 Credits) ©
Virtual Vehicle Prototyping (10 Credits) ©
Computer Applications of Numerical Methods (10 Credits) (O)
Design Optimisation (10 Credits) (O)
Engineering Vibration (10 Credits) (O)
Interdisciplinary Competitive Design (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (O)
Materials Failure Analysis † (10 Credits) (O)
Mobile Robotics & Wireless Sensors (10 Credits) (O)
Manufacturing Planning & Control (10 Credits) (O)
Manufacturing Systems Simulation (10 Credits) (O)
Materials & Manufacturing Processes (10 Credits) (O)
Vehicle Control Systems (10 Credits) (O)
Six Sigma for Business Excellence (10 Credits) (O)
Semester 2 (50 Credits – 3 x © Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):

Control Systems Design (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) ©
Engine Mapping and Calibration (10 Credits) ©
Vehicle Drive-Train Analysis (10 Credits) ©
Vehicle Dynamics † (10 Credits) ©
Finite Element Methods (10 Credits) (O)
Interdisciplinary Competitive Design (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (O)
Risk Management (10 Credits) (O)
Sustainable Energy (10 Credits) (O)
Vehicle Control Systems (10 Credits) (O)
Advanced Project Skills (20 Credits) ©
Advanced Manufacturing Technology (10 Credits) (O)
Reliability Engineering (10 Credits) (O)
Semesters 1 and 2, and end of Semester 2 onwards (80 Credits – 1 x © Module):

MSc Project (80 Credits) ©
Modules marked with an † are Level-3 modules. No more than two Level-3 modules can be chosen for the entire MSc course

Career opportunities

Our graduates find employment in a very wide range of engineering and manufacturing environments, from the aerospace, transportation and automotive sectors to process industries such as oil and gas, utility companies (e.g. water and electricity), as well as research and development. Employers of recent graduates include Ford Motor Company, Cummins, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and Cameron.