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 to vehicle R&D
Accreditations
- British Computer Society
- Institution of Engineering and Technology
