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Why choose the School of Computer Science and Technology
Our block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.
Solve real-world research and development problems in collaboration with local industry leaders.
Enhance your understanding of racing cars by joining the Formula Student team and participating in a national competition organised by IMechE at Silverstone every year.
About the course
If you’re a senior vehicle developer passionate about researching and testing the next generation of low- and non-carbon vehicles, then this forward-thinking qualification equips you with the technical knowledge and in-depth training you need. You get to grips with progressive technologies; hone your skills using our state-of-the-art design and simulation tools; and tackle real-world challenges alongside industry partners, graduating with the knowledge and skills to thrive within the fast-paced field of automotive sustainability.
Course accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. You graduate with the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is currently in progress.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Purpose-built STEM building with high-tech facilities and bespoke study spaces
- Specialist automotive engineering lab with cutting-edge technology and simulation tools, from advanced automotive engine demonstrators and aerodynamic test rigs to 3D printers and an engine test bed
- Industry-standard engineering software suites such as AutoCAD; Ansys; MATLAB; ChassisSim; and COMSOL Multiphysics
Industry links
You benefit from our on-going collaboration with the United Motorsport Academy (UMA) in India.
Your student experience
Study under a team of leading academics with specialist knowledge across various fields.
Our faculty’s active involvement in the sector’s most pivotal research and consultancy feeds directly into the course delivery, ensuring you stay on top of the latest industry breakthroughs.
We prepare you for the workplace, through hands-on projects and open discussion as well as traditional lectures and team-based tasks.
Learn from industry field trips - including the BMW group, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and an electric vehicle workshop in London – where you have opportunities to work on real-life projects such as the rehabilitation of the Sinclair Alien C5.
Explore your interests in more detail with an MSc project of your choice.
Gain key employability-based skills from critical evaluation and effective communication to advanced problem solving and ethical understanding.
Get the most out of your academic experience with guidance from your own personal academic tutor.
Course Leader - Dr Rostand Tayong
Dr Rostand Tayong joined the University in November 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering. Prior to this position, he was working on composite materials at the University of Bristol as a Research Associate since 2014.
His research activities encompass Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Materials testing and characterisation, Acoustics and Vibration using analytical and numerical methods.
Course Leader - Dr Rostand Tayong
Dr Rostand Tayong joined the University in November 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering. Prior to this position, he was working on composite materials at the University of Bristol as a Research Associate since 2014.
His research activities encompass Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Materials testing and characterisation, Acoustics and Vibration using analytical and numerical methods.
Course Leader - Dr Rostand Tayong
Dr Rostand Tayong joined the University in November 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering. Prior to this position, he was working on composite materials at the University of Bristol as a Research Associate since 2014.
His research activities encompass Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Materials testing and characterisation, Acoustics and Vibration using analytical and numerical methods.
Course Leader - Dr Rostand Tayong
Dr Rostand Tayong joined the University in November 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering. Prior to this position, he was working on composite materials at the University of Bristol as a Research Associate since 2014.
His research activities encompass Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Materials testing and characterisation, Acoustics and Vibration using analytical and numerical methods.
Course Leader - Dr Rostand Tayong
Dr Rostand Tayong joined the University in November 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering. Prior to this position, he was working on composite materials at the University of Bristol as a Research Associate since 2014.
His research activities encompass Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Materials testing and characterisation, Acoustics and Vibration using analytical and numerical methods.
Course Leader - Dr Rostand Tayong
Dr Rostand Tayong joined the University in November 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering. Prior to this position, he was working on composite materials at the University of Bristol as a Research Associate since 2014.
His research activities encompass Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Materials testing and characterisation, Acoustics and Vibration using analytical and numerical methods.
What will you study?
Studying our Automotive Engineering for Electric Vehicles MSc course will equip you with in-depth knowledge and skills in the combined areas of automotive engineering, vehicle development and sustainable automotive technologies. This course introduces several advanced areas of study, including Applied Heat Transfer, Thermofluids and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Here, you will acquire extensive knowledge, understanding and skills around heat transfer, the principles of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and thermofluids, all of which have applications in computational fluid dynamics.
With a special focus on electric vehicles, our unit in Advanced Vehicle Electronics and Autonomous Driving Technology will equip you with the knowledge around control systems and artificial intelligence used for autonomous driving technology, as well as how these systems work within the role of advanced vehicle electronics. Similarly, you will further your knowledge of electric powertrain technology and vehicle dynamics in our Advanced Vehicle Dynamics and Sustainable Vehicle Powertrain unit, while also producing preliminary designs for these systems.
Finally, you will complete a Master’s Project in Automotive Engineering for Electric Vehicles that will allow you to bring your acquired skills and knowledge together in practice. You can take this opportunity to work on a topic of interest that is relevant to your field of study. To help you with this, our unit in Research Methodologies and Project Management aims to expose you to a wide range of tools and techniques for areas of research and data analysis.
How will you be assessed?
A wide variety of teaching styles will be used throughout this course. The most important aspect will be that of a student-centred approach and the University will encourage students through relevant guidance to become an independent thinker who can take responsibility for their own learning and adapt to a wide variety of different situations within the context of Automotive Engineering.
The course makes use of traditional lectures and practical sessions as well as encouraging students to engage in various scenarios such as managing students own projects and achieving professional output through teamwork.
Course unit content such as lecture slides or practical sheets are made available electronically through the University’s virtual learning environment.
To aid curriculum and assessment design the University uses the FHEQ credit level descriptors as points of reference for determining progression in terms of level of demand and complexity and the degree of learner autonomy involved in specific learning opportunities.
Careers
On completing the course you should have a theoretical and practical understanding of how new and emerging technologies will be used in the automotive industry with a specific focus on electric vehicles. It gives you the specific knowledge and skills to progress in design production and research and development as well as the attributes for life-long learning – so important in this fast-evolving field.
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Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
