Course summary
Looking to start or develop your career in the UK automotive industry? An MSc in Automotive Engineering from The University of Huddersfield can prepare you for that. Our advanced course is designed to satisfy the needs of graduate mechanical engineers or those who wish to redirect their careers towards automotive engineering and automotive system design. The main aims of this course are to:
- Apply current knowledge to automotive science and the design of modern land vehicle sub-systems
- Develop social awareness and responsibilities of engineers in society
- Give you the tools to develop research competence through an advanced directed research project
- Provide the opportunity to apply high-level analytical software towards the design and packaging of complex assemblies.
Modules
Our MSc in Automotive Engineering offers a wide range of modules across each year of the course. These include: • Advanced Automotive Chassis Systems • Modern Vehicle Systems • Advanced Static Analysis • Advanced Dynamic Analysis • Advanced Thermofluids.
Assessment method
During your first and second year, you will be part of our programme: EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity Based Learning Environment). This will see you work on projects to develop your technical knowledge and skills, giving you the confidence to take on your first graduate role. Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to get feedback through weekly SAIL (Score as I Learn) assignments, so you will feel confident in your studies and be able to access support when you need it. 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.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Systems or a closely related science subject area or an equivalent professional qualification. You are encouraged to apply if you have other qualifications and/or experience and can demonstrate that you are equipped with knowledge and skills equivalent to Honours degree level.
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.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700* | Year 1 |
| International | £18700* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
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/
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.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/’)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH