The MSc Automotive Engineering with Placement Year at the University of Staffordshire is your pathway to becoming a professionally accredited engineer in a dynamic global industry. You will delve into advanced topics such as computational fluid dynamics, structural analysis, and vehicle dynamics, alongside propulsion and emission control systems. This postgraduate degree is designed for those who want to master the latest computer-based analysis and design techniques, gaining practical experience with industry-standard software and hardware. You will explore the critical technological ideas driving modern vehicle design and their practical application, preparing you for significant contributions to automotive innovation.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over two years, incorporating a valuable industry placement year between your taught modules and your MSc individual project. You will engage with subjects including advanced vehicle dynamics and NVH, automotive propulsion and emission control systems, and engineering design, manufacture and sustainability. Your learning will be enhanced by practical application through virtual simulation and hands-on work in advanced automotive workshops. You will graduate with the IMechE accreditation, meeting academic requirements for Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registration, and possess the skills to excel in diverse automotive engineering roles.