Program Overview

Overview

The Automotive Engineering MSc at the University of Huddersfield is designed to prepare students for a career in the UK automotive industry. The course aims to extend current knowledge towards the application of automotive science and the design of modern land vehicle sub-systems. It also develops social awareness and responsibilities of engineers in society, provides the opportunity to develop research competence, and applies high-level analytical software to the design and packaging of complex assemblies.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Systems, or a closely related science subject area or an equivalent professional qualification.
• If the first language is not English, a minimum English Language qualification of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Start Dates

• 22 September 2025
• 12 January 2026

Duration

• 1 year full-time

Course Detail

Modules

• Advanced Automotive Chassis Systems
• Advanced Static Analysis
• Advanced Dynamic Analysis
• Professional Development and Research Methods
• Individual Project
• Quality Systems and Measurement
• Modern Vehicle Systems
• Project and Finance Management
• Advanced Thermofluids

Teaching and Assessment

The course will follow a uniform pattern of delivery, engaging students in a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical sessions, and demonstrations. Assessment strategies include exams, in-class tests, reports on laboratory experiments, laboratory assignments, and projects.

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fees - Full-time

In 2025/26, the full-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £9,900 (Band 3). Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of study at the University.

Career Support

The University of Huddersfield offers professional help, support, and guidance through the Careers and Employability Service, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs, and one-to-one guidance sessions.

Accreditations & Professional Links

The accredited MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for CEng will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power, with three-quarters of all its research being world-leading and internationally excellent. The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of the automotive industry, with a focus on research excellence and professional development.