MSc Automotive Engineering at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Our MSc Automotive Engineering course will teach you the skills you need to become a highly skilled engineer, capable of undertaking related tasks within and across different organisations. Overall the course aims to produce skilled engineers capable of undertaking automotive engineering tasks within and across organisations utilising the latest tools and technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months (with Professional Placement) full-time; 20 months part-time; 28 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Masters in Automotive Engineering course will encourage creative thinking and the development of engineering leadership skills, as well as teaching you how to solve problems through research. You’ll engage in independent study, advancing your understanding and developing new skills. The Master’s project provides an opportunity for you to apply this learning to the solution of particular industry problems. Modules include Advanced Powertrains and Control, Vehicle Control Systems, Advanced Systems Engineering, Advanced Dynamics, Control Engineering, Research Methods, Individual Master’s Project, Professional Placement.

Career pathways

This course aims to provide you with an advanced understanding of modern automotive systems and processes, and their application within industry. It will relate to the requirements of new global, environmental infrastructure and economic drivers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in automotive, mechanical, electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering. We will also accept related subjects such as physics or materials, or evidence of fundamental knowledge in mechanics and dynamics. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,590 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,630 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months (with Professional Placement) full-time; 20 months part-time; 28 mont

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