MSc Automotive Engineering with Electric Vehicles

This module looks at the analysis, quantification, characterization and diagnosis of the noise, vibration and harshness of automotive components and assemblies.

In this module, dive into the intricacies of powertrain systems, from energy flow to hybrid solutions. Topics covered include modelling, optimization, and control, enhancing your ability to assess and improve powertrain performance for real-world driving conditions.

By the end of this module, you'll grasp vehicle standards for fuel efficiency and emissions, mastering methodologies for hybrid powertrain modelling and analysis. Additionally, you’ll evaluate engine-driveline combos, analyse hybrid/electric powertrain features, and scrutinise energy storage systems for automotive use.

This module is designed to equip you with the essential management skills and knowledge necessary for success in the engineering industry. The focus lies on key areas such as project management, leadership, team building, motivation, and legal considerations. While the automotive and motorsports sectors are emphasised, the knowledge and skills gained are widely applicable across the broader engineering landscape.

Upon completion of this module, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of management practices vital in engineering contexts. You will develop a systematic comprehension of the prerequisites for crafting a successful business plan within engineering domains. Additionally, you will master the skill of presenting compelling business plans to potential stakeholders. This involves proposing well-reasoned strategies for organizations seeking industry funding.

This module will give you a thorough understanding of the relevant theoretical and practical considerations associated with optimising motorsport vehicle performance. You will learn to apply advanced vehicle dynamic analysis techniques such as the derivative method, learn how to optimise suspension using advanced software methods and then verify your solution on our four-post rig.

In this module, you’ll gain profound insights into advanced electric vehicle propulsion technology. You’ll explore electric vehicle architectures, propulsion systems, and associated electronics through analysis, simulation, and control.

By the end of this module, you’ll gain the ability to appraise and compare electric vehicle architectures, evaluate propulsion options, and assess energy storage systems. Additionally, you’ll gain advanced knowledge of controllers, inverters, and electronic subsystems while considering safety measures. Furthermore, you’ll learn to analyse energy provision, sources, and grid composition using life cycle assessment, keeping you at the forefront of electric vehicle advancements.

This module explores material, component, and structural responses to medium to high impact events in this module. Dive into crashworthiness design, testing, and modelling for motorsport and automotive vehicles, with a focus on using the Finite Element Method (FEM) to predict crash effects. The module establishes the theory behind explicit numerical modelling to assess the validity of numerical results.

By the end of this module, you'll exhibit a profound and methodical grasp of material behaviour, explicit FEM, and the design, manufacture, and testing of impact-resistant vehicles and structures. Your ability to select, evaluate, and justify manufacturing processes aligned with your design criteria will be evident. Additionally, you'll be able to critically appraise design concepts, handling incomplete or contradictory data with expertise.

This is your opportunity to undertake a self-directed piece of work and explore an issue or theme in depth. You will develop your research ideas during semester two. Your academic advisor will play the role of advisor, supporter and questioner. Your submission can be written, or you can submit an ‘unconventional dissertation’. This can include a submission that uses media that is not based on a written narrative, such as animation, performance art, etc. Recent submissions have included a manuscript for a play, a website, theatre performance and short films.

The purpose of this dissertation is to:

• develop research and analytical competencies
• promote independent thinking and working
• look at both sides of an argument
• follow through a topic/area of personal interest to some depth
• begin to define an area of focus that may assist you in your career
• relate research and analysis to practical development/humanitarian issues
• explore new tools and approaches.