MSc Future Vehicle Technologies at Aston University

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Duration: One year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught stage core modules: Machine Learning, Smart Sensors and Control Systems, Hybrid and Electric Powertrains, Vehicle Automation and Connectivity, New Engines and Alternative Fuels, Future Vehicle Design and others. Dissertation stage core modules: Dissertation.

Career pathways

This course has been enabling great number of students to obtain jobs in top tier automotive companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Mercedes and other emerging companies partners with well known car manufacturer towards their electric and hybrid powertrain.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of the following: 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree or equivalent in an engineering subject Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

International applicants: GBP 24,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027, September 2027

Duration: One year

Apply through the official page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/applicant-portal

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