Mechanical Engineering / Automotive, MEng (Hons), with industry placement

This integrated Master's degree in automotive engineering covers a wide array of design and operational elements, including vehicle structures, dynamics, noise/vibration, and human factors. The initial two years align with other Mechanical Engineering programs, emphasizing core principles, law, management, systems design, and computational modeling to guide products from concept to market. In years three and four, students gain specialized skills for the automotive sector, including an individual project in year three and advanced modules with a group design project in year four. An optional industrial placement year offers paid, real-world experience to enhance employability and professional readiness.The program includes typical modules such as introductory engineering design in year one, advancing to automotive-specific topics like chassis and mechatronics in later years. Assessment combines exams, coursework, lab reports, essays, and projects, with the placement year evaluated via a reflective report. Courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Council, and EUR-ACE, providing a pathway to chartered status and industry recognition.

Typical modules include: Year one: An Introduction to Engineering Design; Electrical and Electronics Systems; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment; Mechanics, Structures and Materials; Mechanical Systems Analysis; ThermoFluids. Year two: Engineering Management and Law; Fluid Mechanics; Materials and Structures; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II; Mechanics, Machines and Vibration; Systems Design and Computing; Thermodynamics; Electronics and Control. Year three: Individual Project; Automotive Chassis and Powertrain; Automotive Mechatronics; Engineering Design with Management; Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics; Heat Transfer and Applications; Manufacturing and Materials. Year four: Group Design Project; Advanced Electrical Systems; Automotive Propulsion; Materials, Manufacturing, and Supply Chains; plus module options to deepen your knowledge.