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Autosport Engineering
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
Key Features
- Engineering Council accredited degree
- The MSc Autosport Engineering course covers the latest state-of-the-art computer based analysis and design techniques used in the automotive industry. The courses have been developed in conjunction with industry and will provide the graduate with an in-depth insight into the key technological areas that are driving automotive engineering design. Students gain a deep understanding of the engineering principles that affect all aspects of vehicle performance including engine, suspension and aerodynamics.
- The course is based around the use of industry standard engineering software and hardware provided by our partners. The student will gain an in depth understanding of Pro Engineer Wildfire, Alias Auto Studio, Cambridge Engineering Selector, ANSYS FEA, Cham Phoenics CFD, Boothroyd Dewhurst DFMA software and will gain hands on experience of related hardware such as Minolta Vi910 laser scanner, TESA coordinate measuring machine, ZCorporation and Startasys rapid prototyping, KRYLE 3 Axis Machining Centre and Beavor Turning Centre, Lister Petter Diesel engine dyno, Race Technology real time data acquisition.
- Good laboratory support including a design studio with over 70 Design Workstations, Manufacturing facilities including CNC machining and rapid prototyping systems, and fully equipped automotive workshop.
- A placement opportunity of up to 12 months is designed as an option within the course.
This virtual design and analysis approach is backed up by experimental analysis on real vehicles which will be supported by James Watt Automotive who have a wealth of experience in developing and running vehicles for motor sport.
Accedited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology IET (partial CEng)
What our students say
"As the standard for Chartership the MSc was an important step in my career. In addition to gaining a respected qualification, taking an MSc is allowing me to learn the technical skills such as Finite Element Analysis and practical skills such as Project Management which are essential to today's professional engineer and will give me an edge in the employment market."
Scott Barham, MSc Mechanical Engineering
What it's about
The MSc course in Autosport Engineering covers the latest state of-the-art computer based analysis and design techniques used in the automotive industry. The course has been developed in conjunction with the Automotive Industry and will provide the graduate with an in-depth insight into the key technological areas that are driving automotive engineering design.
What you do
The course consists of 8 taught modules plus a major personal project leading to a written thesis. The taught modules cover the broad range of activities involved in vehicle design. You will study topics such as solid and surface modelling, rapid prototyping, Finite Element Analysis, advanced engine design and aerodynamics.
The subject area of your final thesis can be selected to suit your own aspirations and interests. You will be assigned a supervisor with whom you will work closely to develop an academically challenging portfolio of work. The focus of this project will determine whether you will opt for the title of MSc Automotive or MSc Autosport.
Core modules are:
- CE00633-M Research Methods & Project Management
- CE00451-M Design Technologies for Master
- CE00447-M Structural Integrity
- CE00573-M Advanced Engine Design
- CE00783-M Quality & Project Management for Technology
- CE00090-M MSc Project
Option Modules are:
- CE00455-M Technical Paper Authoring
- CE00457-M Energy Management
- CE00454-M Advanced Design Strategies
- CE00449-M Applied Structural Integrity
- CE00574-M Concept Vehicle Design
- CE00576-M Advanced Vehicle Aerodynamics
- CE00578-M Sustainable Design & Manufacture
- CE00761-M Industrial Placement
MSc Engineering and Applied Technology Handbook (PDF, file size: 140.05KB)
Where next
Upon graduation you will be ideally placed to work in an automotive engineering company at a senior level working towards Chartered (CEng) status. If you prefer the course also gives a good grounding in research techniques which could allow you to continue your personal research interests to PhD level.
Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September or January |
| Course Length: | Minimum 12 - 18 months full time or 24 - 32 with an industrial placement |
| Attendance: | Full time or part time |
| Entry Requirements: | Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related Engineering discipline
If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered, provided that you satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required. |
| Application: | Individual applications may be made using our online application form |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Please see fees and funding |
Contact
For more information about Autosport Engineering please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
