Automotive Engineering for Electric Vehicles

Entry requirements

Take a look at the latest entry requirement information on our website: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/guide-to-applying-to-uob/before-you-apply/entry-requirements/

Months of entry

February, April, June, August, October, November

Course content

If you’re a senior vehicle developer passionate about researching and testing the next generation of low- and non-carbon vehicles, then this forward-thinking qualification equips you with the technical knowledge and in-depth training you need. You get to grips with progressive technologies; hone your skills using our state-of-the-art design and simulation tools; and tackle real-world challenges alongside industry partners, graduating with the knowledge and skills to thrive within the fast-paced field of automotive sustainability.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. You graduate with the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is currently in progress.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Purpose-built STEM building with high-tech facilities and bespoke study spaces
• Specialist automotive engineering lab with cutting-edge technology and simulation tools, from advanced automotive engine demonstrators and aerodynamic test rigs to 3D printers and an engine test bed
• Industry-standard engineering software suites such as AutoCAD; Ansys; MATLAB; ChassisSim; and COMSOL Multiphysics

Industry links

You benefit from our on-going collaboration with the United Motorsport Academy (UMA) in India.

Your student experience

Study under a team of leading academics with specialist knowledge across various fields.

Our faculty’s active involvement in the sector’s most pivotal research and consultancy feeds directly into the course delivery, ensuring you stay on top of the latest industry breakthroughs.

We prepare you for the workplace, through hands-on projects and open discussion as well as traditional lectures and team-based tasks.

Learn from industry field trips - including the BMW group, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and an electric vehicle workshop in London – where you have opportunities to work on real-life projects such as the rehabilitation of the Sinclair Alien C5.

Explore your interests in more detail with an MSc project of your choice.

Gain key employability-based skills from critical evaluation and effective communication to advanced problem solving and ethical understanding.

Get the most out of your academic experience with guidance from your own personal academic tutor.

On completing the course you should have a theoretical and practical understanding of how new and emerging technologies will be used in the automotive industry with a specific focus on electric vehicles. It gives you the specific knowledge and skills to progress in design production and research and development as well as the attributes for life-long learning – so important in this fast-evolving field.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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