Automotive 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
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.
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 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.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
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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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.
Our website www.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) 4,950 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 4,950 GBP International (Full Time) 15,400 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
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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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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