Automotive and Motorsport Engineering
Entry requirements
A level
A Levels must include A2 Mathematics (Use of Mathematics is not an acceptable A Level) and at least one other Science/Technology subject (or equivalent qualifications) from the list of A Levels in Further Information.
136 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Higher Level Mathematics and another Higher Level Science/Technology subject as listed in Further Information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering. The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Science is not acceptable without an additional A Level Mathematics at least at Grade C.
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Further Information.
About this course
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The automotive industry is a hugely rewarding sector to get into, if you’re looking to become a leader in a thriving, global industry, working at the forefront of engineering developments, this integrated Master’s course could be the ideal start. With industry focus now progressing to more environmentally friendly vehicles, for example, battery, electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, and increasing demand for new technologies, products and materials, you could lead projects that will change the world we live in. There are plenty of career paths you could chose to take within this STEM subject, whilst planning for your future.
Successfully completing the MEng course means that you graduate with a Postgraduate level qualification, which can give you an advantage in the job market. We want to help you make the most of all the exciting opportunities the rapidly modernising automotive industry has to offer. So we’ve designed our course to give you the chance to prepare for the next step. As an integrated Master’s student, you’ll study the same content as the Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons), then complete a final year for your Master’s. In that final year we'll concentrate on management skills, all with the aim of enabling you to go on and become a leader in this exciting industry.
From designing components for high-performance cars, through to working as a trackside team engineer or even developing the next generation of mass produced vehicles that don't damage the planet. You could be at the forefront of technology reducing emissions to protect the environment for the future, it’s all possible, your skill set will also be transferable to other related industries, for example, rail, aerospace and marine. And it all starts here. Engineering-related problem solving and project work are important elements of the course, previous students have undertaken projects that gave them the opportunity to access our:
- Full vehicle four post ride simulator
- Two wheel engine and transmission test rig
- Engine and electric motor test beds
- Dynamic monitoring equipment
- Specialist computer packages
- Wind tunnel facilities
- Electric machine and drive laboratory
- Railway locomotive test facility
We’ll give you the chance to develop some fundamental skills in automotive engineering, and then apply them to real-world scenarios in the projects you work on. EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity Based Learning Environment) is a new initiative that provides you with an opportunity to work in teams with other students to solve real engineering challenges and develop skills relevant to industry. You could also get involved with our racing team, Team HARE, and get hands-on with the design, development and build of a single-seat Formula Student car (or comparable automotive design and build team project). You could then go even further and be part of the team competing at international events held in places like Spain and Germany.
In your final year we’ll look at management across the sector, focusing on vital elements such as finance and project management. In addition, our Institute of Railway Research (IRR) within our Department of Engineering have been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for ‘innovative research in railway engineering to improve safety and efficiency through technological developments'.
The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), which means it goes towards helping you get Chartered Engineer status (CEng). While you’re here you could take advantage of our strong links with the automotive industry to get a real feeling for how things are done in the real-world. And we’ll give you the chance to go on a year-long placement, gaining some really useful experience to help impress employers – not to mention lots of contacts that could help kick-start your career.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Engineering Communication and Materials
Manufacturing Technology and Workshop Appreciation
Professional Development and Transferrable Skills
Mechanical Engineering and Science
Mathematics
Electro-Mechanical Systems
Year 2
Core modules:
Engine Systems
Dynamic Systems
Analysis of Materials
Automotive Design
Application and Management of CAD/CAM
Manufacturing and Enterprise
Year 3 – optional placement year
Year 3/4
Core modules:
Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Design Analysis
Project Quality and Production Management
Final Year Project
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include-
Vehicle Handling and Performance Prediction
Dynamic Analysis and Control
Final year
Core modules:
Advanced Static Analysis
Advanced Dynamic Analysis
Advanced Thermofluids
Year 5 Group Project
Project and Finance Management
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include-
New Product Development
Advanced Automotive Chassis Systems
Assessment methods
Assessment of your progress is made through assignments, exams and individual project work, with a focus on practical work.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
Department of Engineering and Technology (CEET)
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