Automotive Electronic Engineering
MSc (PGCert PGDip)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
About the course
Modern cars contain dozens of microprocessors, several interconnected communication networks, entertainment systems, safety critical software, diagnostics and much more. The amount of electronic and software innovation within a modern car arguably outstripped mechanical innovation some time ago. This places automotive electronics at the cutting edge of technology and makes the design of electronic systems very challenging and rewarding. Furthermore, alternative fuel and hybrid technologies have much to contribute to minimising carbon footprint and harmful emissions.
Our long record of automotive engine combustion research for top car manufacturers and consultancies has provided us with leading edge expertise and infrastructure. We have created a unique masters degree that will provide underpinning knowledge coupled with both technical and practical know-how to enable you to pursue a rewarding career in the fast-growing automotive electronics industry or a PhD within our active research teams or elsewhere. Our world-leading industrial partners will also provide lectures making this degree absolutely up-to-date. The year-long course consists of autumn and spring terms in which you will study subjects such as automotive control, sustainable power-train technology, engine-control-unit design, communications, automotive sensors and actuators, power electronics, EMC and real-time software. Then, over the summer term, you will undertake an individual project in which you can focus on an area of interest in the domain of automotive electronics.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS minimum 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification.Degree and/or experience:
Normally a 2.2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in an electronic engineering or mechanical engineering discipline. Prior qualifications and/or experience may count towards certain modules.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Course content
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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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
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.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
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Automotive Electronic Engineering (MSc) (Full time) [P1BH015] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,320 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 8,925 GBP International (Full Time) 12,750 GBP -
Location
Location
Moulsecoomb Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.
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Living in Brighton
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Social scene
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Arts
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Sports
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Career opportunities
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