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Automotive Engineering MSc

Institution:

Cranfield University

Dept/School/Faculty:

School of Engineering

Duration:

1 year full-time

Entry Requirements:

1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or an applied science.

Masters Fees:

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/funding/tuitionfees_soe.pdf

Start Month(s):

October

Masters Degree Type:

MSc

Contact Name:

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Study Type:

Automotive Engineering is the application of engineering principles to the design and analysis of the automobile in order to satisfy a performance specification. This well-established course has excellent industrial links and an outstanding long-term record for employment of its graduates.

The course includes the study of:
• vehicle performance, system and component design
• vehicle concepts, ergonomics and packaging
• vehicle structures and crashworthiness
• piston engines, combustion and emissions
• finite element and computer aided engineering methods
• vehicle ride, handling dynamics and tyre behaviour
• automotive control and dynamic simulation
• automotive industry organisation and project management.

Students’ work is well supported by facilities including vehicles and vehicle subsystems, instrumentation, computers and industry standard software and tool chains. The automotive laboratories include dynamometers for whole vehicle and engine testing, instrumented vehicles for handling and performance testing, and special-purpose rigs for assemblies and component testing.

Two terms of work are structured around an integrated lecture programme supported by a variety of assignments and exercises, some individual and others in small groups. Students also get the opportunity to experience vehicle dynamics in practical sessions using a specially modified skid car.

The course is made up of three components - taught modules, group project and an individual project.

Modules include:
Automotive Control and Simulation
Vehicle Dynamics
Vehicle Design Powertrain and Performance
Vehicle Structures and Crashworthiness
Engines Fuels and Lubrication
Automotive Engineering Project

Group Project
Students undertake substantial group work in designing and optimising a particular vehicle system/assembly. Presentations are arranged to the Industrial Advisory Panel members (consisting of practicing automotive engineers and managers), academic staff and fellow students, to market the product and demonstrate technical expertise. These presentations give students the opportunity to develop presentation skills and effectively handle questions about complex issues in a professional manner.

Individual Project Thesis
Each student conducts an individual project thesis which may involve research, a design feasibility assessment, systems analysis or facility development. Most of the projects are initiated by industrial contacts or associated with current research programmes.

Funding
A variety of sources, including competitive bursaries.

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Visit the Automotive Engineering MSc page on the Cranfield University web site for more details!

Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 Results

Unit of Assessment: Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering				What is the RAE?
FTE Category A Staff Submitted	4*	3*	2*	1*	U/C
95.81	20%	40%	30%	10%	0%

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