Full time
1 year
SEP-24
MSc - Master of Science
Road Vehicle Engineering
Taught
Why choose this course?
The MSc Automotive Engineering programme contains a set of key modules covering the essential aspects of modern automotive engineering. This provides a solid background for a successful career in the automotive engineering sector (manufacturers, OEM, R&D) or in motorsport.
The knowledge and the skills delivered in the MSc Automotive Engineering course are transferable to other engineering fields.
The programme provides the opportunity to combine practical aspects of automotive engineering as well as simulation-based projects using industry-relevant software. An open and friendly atmosphere enhances your learning experience. Strong links to local, national, and international companies ensure the standard of teaching is industry relevant to provide you with the best possible starting point for your professional career paths.
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Lectures and assessments are generally based on real case scenarios and industrial needs.
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Laboratories are equipped with up-to-date specialist equipment and various vehicles including kit cars, race cars, and electric and hybrid powertrains.
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Lecturers and supporting staff have the required industrial experience and are practitioners (i.e., track racing & car building).
Teaching & Assessment
The programme is informed and guided by the Active Learning Framework (ALF), which incorporates a blended learning approach. This approach is a key part of the delivery and involves teaching, learning support, and the delivery of online sessions. The embedding of ALF provides students with a more flexible approach to their learning and is fundamental in giving all students equal opportunities to succeed.
Career prospects
The MSc Automotive Engineering programme facilitates the needs of a range of diverse industries at local, national, and international levels, to provide them with potential future employees of the highest calibre. The programme has been devised to give you opportunities to demonstrate their relevant technical expertise, innovation, commitment, and sound judgment. Thereby producing students who are Engineering professionals and a sought-after asset to future employers. Previous students are either in full-time employment or pursuing a PhD.
Our
The course equips you with thorough knowledge and skills in engineering at the forefront of new and emerging technologies. Graduates will be well placed to become subject specialists within the industry or to pursue research careers within academia.
For this course (per year)
£7,250
For this course (per year)
£12,500
Normal entry requirements for full-time and part-time intake will be one of: A Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree, or other Bachelor Honours Degree, normally with an honour’s degree with at least a 2:2 classification or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement but have substantial professional experience in a relevant specialist area may be accepted, subject to interview and references. Equivalent qualifications of another overseas country are deemed satisfactory by the program team.
Wrexham Glyndwr University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications. Renowned for its high standards of teaching and inclusive learning community, the university is home to over 9,000 students, with around 1,500 of these enrolled in postgraduate study. The university's main campus, based in Wrexham, is where you'll find the majority of programmes. There's also a rural campus a...more