MSc Electric Motorsport

You'll examine control systems, gaining an advanced understanding of how they power electric vehicles. You'll learn to analyze, design, and simulate these systems, and even explore how AI tools can model and control complex challenges.

You'll get hands-on experience with introductory mathematical modeling and master MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and controller design. You'll explore control systems theory, design, and techniques, focusing on stability and domain analysis, and then apply these skills to real-world electric vehicle systems. Think electric motor generators, hybrid powertrains, EV battery management, and vehicle stability and safety.

You'll use a variety of tools, including AI, to model EV battery management systems, control active suspension, and optimize system stability. You will directly contribute to sustainability - you'll be part of the solution, promoting energy efficiency and environmentally responsible practices.

This module focuses on electric drives within automotive powertrains. It provides a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects related to the design and operation of Electric Drives. You’ll delve into control strategies, hardware design, and control implementation in the context of electric powertrains.

By the end of this module, you will be adept at evaluating design methods and component selection for various Electric Drive systems. You’ll conduct comprehensive thermal analyses of both electrical and mechanical systems, effectively addressing design conflicts and constraints. Also, you’ll critically assess design methodologies and their practical application in automotive Electric Drives.

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 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 introduces you to problem solving and programming in Python and teaches you core programming techniques essential for performing data science tasks.

This module addresses the low-level embedded systems aspects of robotic development. Embedded systems are based on small scale controller boards with a variety of input/output mechanisms. The integration of low-level control with actuators and sensors requires the specific understanding of the commonly used controllers and their interfaces.

The Dissertation (core, triple credit) is an individual project on a topic from mechanical engineering, offering an opportunity to specialise in a particular area of your choice. In addition to developing a high level of expertise in a particular area of mechanical engineering, including use of industry-standard software and/or experimental work, the module will also provide you with research skills, planning techniques, project management. Whilst a wide range of industry-sponsored projects are available (e.g. Far-Axon, Clayex/Dymola, Tranquillity Aerospace, Norbar, etc.), students are also able undertake their own projects in the UK and abroad, to work in close co-operation with a research, industrial or commercial organisation.