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Coventry University: Automotive and Transport Design MA
| Institution | Coventry University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Arts and Creative Industries |
| Web | www.coventry.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year.
Course Overview: This course is for students and industry professionals who want to work as automotive or transport designers, or on exciting conceptual projects. - Develop your industry-relevant practical 2D and 3D skills as well as research skills to prepare you for a future-focused career in automotive and transport design.
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Master the use of clay modelling to advance your understanding of vehicle form and proportions.
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By combining creativity and research on global trends, you'll address contemporary challenges in the field and produce innovative designs.
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Alongside technical and creative skills, the course emphasises portfolio development and innovative problem-solving to meet real-world industry demands.
Why you should study this course - Coventry University offers you access to industry-informed briefs and opportunities to engage with leading professionals in the field.
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Collaborate through interdisciplinary teams and work through individual assignments that reflect real-world professional practices.
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Benefit from advanced clay modelling, CAD resources, and studio-based learning, combining hands-on techniques with a user-focused approach to design.
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The curriculum integrates research, design practice, and the art of storytelling, giving you the skills to communicate compelling design solutions.
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From sketching and CAD to live industry briefs, the course blends technical skills with teamwork, leadership, and a focus on innovation, preparing you for contemporary challenges in design.
Collaborations Endorsement by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) Coventry University and the RSA have collaborated on a module concerning social and ethical responsibility. On successful completion, you will be entitled to a 12-month fellowship of the RSA so you can access all RSA resources and platforms during your period of study. Once you have successfully passed the Professional Practice and Innovation module, you will receive a digital credential from the RSA.
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MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an automotive or transport design discipline, or demonstrable and considerable experience at an appropriate professional level. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Portfolio Your portfolio should showcase a range of your design skills, including confident, imaginative, and expressive freehand sketching and simple prototyping. You should demonstrate proficiency in developing transport and automotive surfaces and volumes from 2D to 3D through automotive clay modelling or appropriate analogue materials, and ideally, in CAD. Evidence of your capacity to solve problems, supported by your research processes, should be included. You should also showcase your design development processes. Please provide a brief explanation in English for each project. If you have a non-design background (for example, engineering), your portfolio or equivalent work will be considered on its individual merits. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
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