You will carry out a major individual project working on a real world engineering challenge. You will also work as part of an Automotive Group Project to design a vehicle and have the opportunity to study some more specialist topics such as Autonomous Vehicles or Vehicle Handling.

Compulsory modules

The aim of this module is for the student to undertake a realistic design, development or research problem within the framework of a self managed multi-disciplinary team.

The aim of this module is to complete the students' education and training in the particular discipline by asking them to tackle a reasonably challenging engineering problem. The problem should involve the student:

  • Carrying out background research, preparatory work, planning and preliminary investigations.
  • Extending their knowledge, demonstrating initiative and communicating the results to the appropriate engineering community.

Optional modules

The aim of this module is for the student to be able to discuss and demonstrate the application of various experimental methods used to measure, characterise and analyse fluid flows.

The aim of this module is for the student to develop their understanding of the principles of vehicle handling using modelling techniques, which were introduced in module TTC066. The module concentrates on the core areas of tyres, suspension and steering, and it also extends the students knowledge and experience of simulation tools by the development of a realistic rigid body handling model.

The aim of this module is for the student to understand and apply advanced simulation methods for ground and air vehicle aerodynamics applications. This module is suitable for both Aero and Auto students. Students with an FYP using CFD may find this module particularly useful.

The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of reliability and availability concepts and their interaction, modelling systems with dependencies, phased mission, and maintainability issues.

The aim of this module is to enable the student to understand the fundamental theory, design and operation of hydrogen fuel cells and fuel cell systems with application to propulsion applications and focus on the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC).

This module aims to provide an introductory overview on fundamental technologies in autonomous vehicles and to familiarise the students with common vehicle control methods, sensor fusion techniques, path planning/following algorithms and example driving-assistance functions.

The aims of the 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.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.