| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
Our postgraduate course in electrical automotive engineering aims to provide the expertise required to meet the modern transportation market demands. Carefully planned, it consists of a balanced mix between electric power, electronics and communications. Our vision is to create experienced and specialised engineers who will be highly sought after by the electrical automotive engineering market.
The overall aims of the course are to:
You will also have the option to apply for a ‘professional work placement’ opportunity
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, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.
Global ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
one expected to expand very quickly
in the next few years.shaping the future of modern transportation
and has been a valuable partner in various projects and collaborations with industry and academia in the area of transportation, with significant experience and technical know-how. Furthermore, the Institute for Future Transport and Cities research centre has been established by Coventry University to organise and promote research activities in the technological field of clean transportation.4
, practical hands on laboratory equipment and specialised modern simulation tools adopted by industry. The teaching activities are partially industry and research focused with the aim of motivating and promoting engineering development and originality among our students.Accreditation and Professional Recognition
This course is accredited
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and recognised by the following bodies:
Chartered Management Institute
As part of this course, you will undertake a professional development module which is currently accredited by the
Chartered Management Institute
for the 2022-23 intake. Upon successful completion of this module, you will gain theCMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
at no additional cost.Coventry University’s accreditation with CMI is currently ongoing for the relevant modules and is regularly reviewed and monitored by the CMI through their quality systems.
Program Outline
Year one
Modules
Power Semiconductors and Converters - 20 credits
This module aims to develop the knowledge and understanding of power semiconductor devices and converters in the context of automotive applications. Emphasis is given on semiconductor materials, and devices, their properties and characteristics.
Compulsory
Advanced Control Engineering and Instrumentation - 15 credits
The Control Engineering segment is aimed to provide you with exposure to the underlying classical linear control theory and design tools with extensive applications in industrial practice. Additionally, the Instrumentation segment is aimed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to work in areas involving design, testing and selection of sensors and development of advanced measurement systems.
Compulsory
Automotive Electronics and Embedded Systems - 15 credits
This module aims to provide advanced knowledge and skills of electronics and embedded systems necessary for students to work in the automotive industry. The module will provide a holistic view of automotive electronics and embedded systems which should help you to develop the ability to analyse, simulate, design and verify various electronic systems in automobiles.
Compulsory
Automotive Cybersecurity - 15 credits
This module aims to develop your critical knowledge in the field of automotive cybersecurity, which poses a major challenge to connected and autonomous vehicles. The module addresses the wider challenge of increasing digital and software components on connected platforms and focuses specifically on threat intelligence and engineering aspects of automotive systems. Issues of policy and personal data are also explored.
Compulsory
Automotive Networking and Signal Processing - 15 credits
This module will first introduce the basics of digital signal processing (DSP) by analysing the discrete time signal, conversion from analogue to digital signals, study of discrete time system etc. The focus will then be to design a digital filter to remove the noise of a system in automotive environment. This will then lead to the analysis of automotive network to understand the signals and system used in automotive communication.
Compulsory
Energy Storage and High Voltage Systems - 15 credits
This module examines the challenges and complexities of introducing high voltage systems to vehicles and provides a comprehensive study of various energy storage technologies and the associated control systems for hybrid and electric vehicle applications in the automotive industry.
Compulsory
Electrical Machines - 15 credits
This module aims to develop the knowledge and understanding of electrical machines with emphasis on automotive applications. Key areas to be covered are design of various DC and AC machines, electromagnetic analysis, vibrations and noise, faults and condition monitoring. Several machine types are covered such as DC, induction, permanent magnet radial and axial flux machines.
Compulsory
Individual Project - 60 credits
The project is intended to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your competence in applying the concepts and skills acquired during the taught part of the course. The project may be a solution to a practical problem or focus on a research topic. The project serves the dual purpose of providing a means of integrating previous learning and facilitating the acquisition of valuable professional experience.
Compulsory
Entrepreneurial Practice - 10 credits
The aim of this module is to give you the opportunity to critically assess the relationship between entrepreneurship and other domains of management, such as strategy and leadership. You should gain an understanding how entrepreneurial thinking can enhance organisational performance and leadership through the application of a more enterprising mind-set.
Compulsory
Overview:
- Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
- Received university status in 1992
- Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
- Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
- Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education
Student Life:
- Over 150 student clubs and societies
- Sports teams in various disciplines
- Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
- Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union
Academics:
- Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
- Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
- Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
- Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
- Unique academic programs include:
- Centre for Applied Science and Technology
- Centre for Business in Society
- Centre for Intelligent Systems
Top Reasons to Study Here:
- Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
- Excellent industry connections and partnerships
- Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
- Notable alumni include:
- Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
- Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
- Sir Patrick Stewart, actor
Services:
- Counseling and mental health support
- Health center
- Accommodation services
- Library with over 1 million books and resources
- Technology support
- Career development services
Applicants would normally be expected to possess a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a mechanical or automotive engineering subject, but applications from graduates in electrical and electronic engineering, computer hardware and software engineering and other related technical subjects such as mathematics or physics, would also be considered.
Applicants without these formal qualifications, but with several years of experience in a position that would normally be occupied by an honours graduate from the above subjects who could evidence being able to benefit from the course will also be considered.
We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
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