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Mechanical, aeronautical and automotive engineering

postgraduate | research study | undergraduate
Postgraduate

Masters degrees

MSc, PGDip and PGCert options available.

Modern vehicles represent an incredibly complex and diverse set of disciplines. On our masters course in automotive engineering you will learn how to model automotive systems, design vehicles and test engines. On the electronic automotive engineering masters you will learn to bring together real-time software, safety critical constraints, sensor electronics, control algorithms, human factors, legislation and ethics into a working package. On our masters in product innovation and development you will learn to create as well as market products and services.

Research study

Our research focuses on the automotive industry, where our new analytical and computational techniques have transformed the design of next-generation energy-efficient power systems. We work closely with the world-renowned automotive consultancy Ricardo UK LTD, and have jointly opened the Sir Harry Ricardo Laboratories, one of the foremost centres for automotive engine research in Europe.

MPhil and DPhil research programmes are available in this area. Find out more...

Undergraduate

Whatever level you choose to study, from foundaton to master of engineering, all our undergraduate courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, preparing you for future Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

Top up degrees

Honours degrees

The three courses above are also available with an integrated foundation year

Master of engineering

On the MEng you will receive extra management and business skills training, and undertake an interdisciplinary team project. This will complete the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

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Here, at the University of Brighton, I found a very enjoyable and stimulating learning environment in which I was able to build a solid knowledge base and prepare for the future in my chosen career

Nicola MSc Automotive Electronic Engineering (2010)

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I applied to study Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) on the same day that I met the Dean of Science and Engineering, Professor Andrew Lloyd at an application event!

Nesaraj Jeyaraj Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)

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I applied to Brighton as it is ranked as one of the leading places to study automotive engineering in the UK.

Duog Dinh Son Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons)

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