Automotive Engineering MSc (PGCert PGDip)
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Overview
This course provides the broad knowledge base required by engineers in the automotive industry to take maximum advantage of new technologies and market opportunities. The Sussex region is the focus of significant developments in automotive engineering with major contributions coming from local companies such as Ricardo Consulting Engineers, as well as from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers via its Automotive Division Southern Centre.
The course is offered jointly with the University of Sussex, participants benefiting from the research expertise and industrial links of both universities. The Internal Combustion Engines Group at the University of Brighton has strong links with Ford, ND Marston, Delphi, and Ricardo Consulting Engineers. The Ricardo Universities IC Engines research facility is located at the University of Brighton.
The University of Sussex is one of the country's leading research universities. Its Centre for Non-linear Dynamics and Control has links with Ford, BMW, Johnson Matthey, and Ricardo Consulting Engineers.
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
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Course content
Course structure
Course delivery is divided equally between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex. An industrial seminar programme is operated in parallel with the taught component to provide an insight into current and future industrial practice.
The course consists of 180 credits. Students study six taught modules and choose two optional modules. The course culminates in a project that may be either industry- or research-based.
Syllabus
Core modules (15 credits each):
Testing and Modelling for Automotive Power Systems
Power Train Engineering
Automotive Systems
Automotive Control Systems
Sustainable Automotive Power Technology
Vehicle Design
Optional modules (15 credits each):
Gas Turbine Cycles and Turbocharging
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Mechanical Dynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
Heat Transfer Applications
Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in the other sections.Degree and/or experience:
Relevant degree or equivalent. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
The course serves as a training and proving ground for the next generation of researchers, leading to immediate employment in the automotive industry, or to further study at doctorate level.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Automotive Engineering (MSc) (Full time) [P1BH007] UK/EU (Full Time) 5,500 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 5,500 GBP International (Full Time) 16,200 GBP -
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You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in the other sections.Degree and/or experience:
Relevant degree or equivalent.