Course summary
This course is designed to cover the gap between fundamental engineering and practical engineering within the automotive industry. You will develop your knowledge and awareness of cutting-edge developments and learn the essential skills to meet the demands of the contemporary electrified automotive industry. You will have a complete understanding of hybrid and electric powertrains, connected vehicles and autonomous driving, design of electric drives, low-carbon engines and fuels, and multiphysics modelling of automotive systems using advanced computational tools. How you will learn You will learn through diverse methods, blending real-world problem-based learning in a multi-disciplinary context. Beyond traditional lectures and seminars, you'll engage in practical sessions like site visits, group projects, sandpits, and presentations. Course modules will be flexibly delivered primary face-to-face with options of online virtual environments in alignment with the 2030 Aston’s strategy to support students learning and teaching. Aston University is dedicated to student support, offering personal tutoring for guidance, and the Learning Development Centre provides assistance in mathematics, academic writing development, and advice on managing your studies. Your personal tutor will support you to overcome any challenge you might face to ensure that you always on track. Aston is the place that values students voice and our instructors always consider your point of view. Extra curricula activities you can take part in:
- You can join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals through course relevant societies including Formula Student where you will have the opportunity to design, build and race at Silverstone a single-seat racing car in IMechE’s national competition Formula Student. Our formula students made great achievement in electrifying the conventional petrol formula student’s car.
- Take part in a Global Engineering Design Challenge competition administered by the Engineers without Borders (EWB) UK and the Efficiency for Access Coalition. Where you will tackle real-world engineering problems and propose innovative solutions - find out more.
Modules
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Assessment method
Throughout the duration of the course, your knowledge and skills will be evaluated through a variety of assessment methods. These methods are designed to comprehensively and accurately represent your performance in each module. The assessments will include individual and group projects, presentations, coursework assignments, and examinations. We believe that each module requires a unique approach when it comes to evaluation, and as such, the assessment methods will be tailored to reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance. Using diverse assessment methods, we aim to provide you with a holistic understanding of your abilities and progress in the course.
Entry requirements
A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng) in engineering. Ideally, applicants should have a background in: automotive engineering, chemical engineering, control and systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET