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Aston University: Future Vehicle Technologies (including Professional Practice)
Institution | Aston University |
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Department | School of Engineering and Applied Science |
Web | http://www.aston.ac.uk |
hello@aston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0121 204 4810 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The course was created to prepare the engineering professionals demanded to lead the transition process to hybrids, pure electric, autonomous and connected vehicles and develop the prospective related technologies.
It aims to provide automotive engineers and recent engineering graduates with multidisciplinary fundamental knowledge, awareness of breakthrough advancements and the necessary skills to attend the requirements of the modern electrified automotive industry. The skills gaps addressed include a complete understanding of hybrid and electric powertrains, connected vehicles and autonomous driving, design of electric drives, low-carbon engines and fuels, and multiphysics modelling of automotive systems using advanced computational tools.
**Professional Practice:**
Taking the Professional Practice route allows you to extend the duration of your Masters to 22 months and gain valuable working experience to support your career aspirations. The placement commences after completion of your MSc dissertation and can be paid work. study abroad exchanges or unpaid research projects or even a mix of these options. You will return to Aston the following May for an intensive period on campus to draw all your learning together and finalise the assessments.
Although you are responsible for finding your placement, you will have access to the support of our award-winning Careers and Placements Team, who have helped so many of our students to secure placement and work opportunities, including by providing CV and application preparation, and practice interviews.
**What You'll Learn**
The course is tailored to the needs of the automotive and energy industries, to attain the low carbon technologies that will shape future mobility. The students will access a well-suited programme of unmatched characteristics, featuring an original blend of multidisciplinary content delivered by a large team of specialists in each individual topic.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng) in engineering. |
Location | Main Site Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET |
Fees
England | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
International | 24000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The course was created to prepare the engineering professionals demanded to lead the transition process to hybrids, pure electric, autonomous and connected vehicles and develop the prospective related technologies.
It aims to provide automotive engineers and recent engineering graduates with multidisciplinary fundamental knowledge, awareness of breakthrough advancements and the necessary skills to attend the requirements of the modern electrified automotive industry.
The skills gaps addressed include a complete understanding of hybrid and electric powertrains, connected vehicles and autonomous driving, design of electric drives, low-carbon engines and fuels, and multiphysics modelling of automotive systems using advanced computational tools.
**What You'll Learn**
The course is tailored to the needs of the automotive and energy industries, to attain the low carbon technologies that will shape future mobility. The students will access a well-suited programme of unmatched characteristics, featuring an original blend of multidisciplinary content delivered by a large team of specialists in each individual topic.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng) in engineering. Ideally, applicants should have a background in: automotive engineering, chemical engineering, control and systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering. |
Location | Main Site Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET |
Fees
England | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23200 GBP for Year 1 |
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