Intelligent Transport Engineering MSc

Program Overview

Intelligent Transport Engineering MSc

Course Overview

Our Intelligent Transport Engineering MSc course is for you if you come from a mechanical, automotive, or similar engineering background.

Course content aims to equip you with the necessary technical skills to engineer the autonomous vehicles of tomorrow. You will explore key topics such as:

• Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) dynamics
• Optimisation techniques
• Powertrain electrification.

Why You Should Study This Course

This course aims to help you:

• Combine practical applications with emerging technologies
• Critically assess the advantages and limitations of current and emerging practices
• Push boundaries in software and hardware development
• Advance sustainability in autonomous vehicle technology
• Safeguard society now and in the future, supporting the goals of the Centre for Connected Autonomous Vehicles.

What You'll Study

Learn how to apply your engineering knowledge to address the rapid development of AV technology with a special focus on safety, testing and validation of AVs.

The course is designed to develop and nurture vital organisational, planning and policy skills, including presentation and project planning, as well as an applied understanding of AV technology in powertrain electrification and thermal management.

Modules

• CAV Cybersecurity, Verification and Validation - 30 credits
• CAV Safety and Human Factors - 30 credits
• CAV Dynamics and Optimisation - 30 credits
• Powertrain Electrification and Thermal Management - 30 credits
• Master’s with professional placement
• Individual Project - 60 credits

How You'll Learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Workshops
• Practical laboratory sessions.

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK: An honours degree 2:2 or above in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline, or international equivalent.
• International: An honours degree 2:2 or above in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline, or international equivalent.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £11,200 per year
• EU: £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary, £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International: £18,600 per year

Facilities

• Horiba MIRA
• Lanchester Library
• The Hub

Careers and Opportunities

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Select and apply appropriate systematic analysis methods to critically evaluate and solve complex autonomous vehicle engineering problems
• Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging autonomous vehicle technology
• Critically assess the use of autonomous vehicles to address and mitigate societal challenges, improving environmental and social welfare
• Identify autonomous vehicle engineering research activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development
• Demonstrate the application of legal and ethical requirements associated with autonomous vehicles in an industrial and/or societal context
• Determine and implement appropriate testing and validation strategies to ensure responsible development practices
• Apply the necessary study and research skills to support the analytical, critical and reflective requirements of written, oral and group assessments
• Contribute to a multicultural team demonstrating international competency with the necessary planning, reviewing, adaptability, drive and leadership to achieve the required objectives and work schedules
• Efficiently communicate research, concepts, solutions and recommendations, and demonstrate a professional approach to written and oral presentations
• Critically evaluate the principles of developing and proposing a strategy for leading strategic change.

Where Our Graduates Work

Successful graduates may seek positions such as:

• Graduate Systems Engineer
• CAV Engineer
• Functional Safety Engineer.