Compulsory modules

Research Methods (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to:

  • Develop skills to critically review the literature and apply them to scientific and engineering problems.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of data analysis techniques and their application.
  • Gain an understanding of and how to apply the ideas to measure unknown quantities.

Technical Computing (15 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To provide an introduction on essential programming skills for engineering and automotive engineering within the Matlab/Simulink and the Python environments.
  • To provide the student with the capacity to transfer engineering and automotive engineering problems into working computer code and obtain and interpret results from the simulations.

Vehicle Performance (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to:

  • Introduce key aspects of the systems engineering approach to vehicle engineering.
  • Develop these aspects within the context of vehicle straight-line performance.
  • Introduce the underlying principles of the powertrain system modelling.
  • Understand the construction, design, technology and performance parameters of automotive hybrid electric powertrains.
  • Develop supporting engineering principles and analysis tools.

Optional modules (select one)

Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (15 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To introduce the constructions, function, and performance of power electronics, machines and drives in a mobile application context.
  • To appreciate the opportunities, the engineering choices, and the trade-offs inherent in the application of complex electric machines.

Vehicle Dynamics (15 credits)

The aim of the module is to develop an understanding of vehicle dynamics concepts, from the fundamentals of vehicle handling, through to development of simple and more complex vehicle handling models. The module also examines core areas of tyres, suspension and steering, and introduces motorcycle modelling. Students will also experience objective testing on a vehicle proving ground.