Electrical Automotive Engineering MSc at Coventry University

Learn the skills needed to design and develop the next generation of electric vehicles. Increase your understanding of automotive engineering and help the industry overcome challenges in automotive electrical systems. This course aims to provide you with a deep and comprehensive understanding of electric and hybrid electric vehicles, preparing you to become a highly sought-after specialist engineer in the electrical automotive engineering market.

Faculty: Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Drives, EV Powertrain, Advanced Energy Storage: Devices and Management, Automotive Embedded Applications, Individual Project.

Career pathways

Develop specialist knowledge in electrical machines, drives and advanced energy storage systems, supported by laboratory work and modelling tools that prepare you to design and optimise EV powertrains. Training in energy storage, system modelling and embedded applications equips you with the technical skills required to design, monitor and optimise battery performance and safety systems.

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