Course summary
Electronic systems are now a key aspect of modern vehicles, opening up an array of new engineering opportunities. The MSc in Electronic and Automotive Engineering at The University of Huddersfield is designed to prepare you to address these new and exciting automotive engineering challenges. This course aims to give you an appreciation of the move towards lower emission road transportation, as well as an understanding of the technical and economic aspects of modern vehicles. This course will also help you develop: • Technical knowledge and design skills • Technical management knowledge and skills • The ability to undertake a major design project. As an Electronic and Automotive Engineering MSc graduate, you’ll even be equipped with the competencies and skills to meet the needs of a wide range of industries outside of electronic and automotive engineering. Why study Electronic and Automotive Engineering MSc at Huddersfield? Our Electronic and Automotive Engineering MSc enables you to learn and grow as an engineering professional, developing your research, design and development skills for future work in the area of electronic and automotive systems. A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, offering lots of things to do and see. With plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, a large shopping centre and a nearby park, you will have no trouble finding something to do to pass the time between lectures. Top 3 Reasons to Study Electronic and Automotive Engineering MSc at Huddersfield 1. Knowledge – Our course will equip you with the ability to research, design and develop solutions to automotive electronic problems. 2. Boosted Career Prospects – 88.2% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating.* 3. Progression - is possible to undertake highly focussed research. We offer flexible routes to PhD. *HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20, UK domiciled graduates, other activities excluded.
Modules
Core Modules: Modern Vehicle Systems Virtual Instrumentation Professional Development and Research Methods Project and Finance Management Modelling of Electromechanical Systems Advanced Technical Project Option Modules: Choose two from a list which may include: Computers in Control Quality Systems and Measurement Foundations of Cyber Security Option Modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Parallel Computer Architectures Cluster and Cloud Computing Wireless Communications for LANs, PANs and the IoT
Assessment method
You will be taught via lectures, tutorials and laboratory practical sessions and demonstrations held in one of our well-equipped laboratories. Project work is frequently carried out using the same equipment and test rigs used for advanced research at the university. A variety of additional assessment strategies to test your ability to apply knowledge and skills is used. Whenever possible, you will be given individual feedback (written and/or verbal) on your progress and your completed coursework prior to formal assessment.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in Electronic Engineering, Computing or related disciplines * Or equivalent professional qualification Other qualifications and/or experience that demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills at Honours degree standard may also be accepted.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700 | Year 1 |
| International | £18700 | Year 1 |
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
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH