
This Master's course focuses on developing the skills needed to design and evaluate the next generation of automotive products with a reduced environmental impact. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of vehicle electrification and sustainability, preparing you for leadership roles in this rapidly evolving industry. The programme is structured around the automotive industry's System Engineering V-cycle, progressing from global stakeholder motivations and vehicle-level considerations to system and component engineering. You will explore technological options, design principles, system integration, and verification methods, all within the context of environmental legislation and consumer expectations for quality, reliability, and performance.
The program consists of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation project. Modules are structured around the System Engineering V-cycle. Students will also choose two elective modules from a range of options.
This course is ideal for aspiring research managers and technology leaders within the crucial fields of vehicle electrification and sustainability. You will develop the management acumen, technical insight, and forward-thinking necessary to excel in the international automotive industry.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accredits this programme as meeting requirements for Further Learning for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration, provided candidates hold a CEng accredited undergraduate degree.
The University's financial statements for 2024/25 indicate a strong financial performance with total income growing, partly due to strong student recruitment. Specific tuition and living cost information for international students is not provided on the linked pages.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to fully meet the CEng registration educational requirements.
You need a good honours degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in engineering or a STEM subject to apply for this programme.
The programme consists of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation project, typically completed over one academic year.
The application deadline for this programme is 31 August 2026, with the intake starting on 28 September 2026.
This course prepares you for roles such as Research Manager, Technology Leader, Automotive Systems Engineer, and Electrification Specialist within the automotive industry.
The programme is structured around the System Engineering V-cycle, including core modules, two elective modules, and a dissertation project.
Specific tuition fee and living cost information for international students is not provided in the programme details.