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Overview
The Future Vehicle Technologies programme from Aston University was created to prepare the engineering professionals demanded to lead the transition process to hybrids, pure electric, autonomous and connected vehicles and develop the prospective related technologies.
It aims to provide automotive engineers and recent engineering graduates with multidisciplinary fundamental knowledge, awareness of breakthrough advancements and the necessary skills to attend the requirements of the modern electrified automotive industry.
The skills gaps addressed include a complete understanding of hybrid and electric powertrains, connected vehicles and autonomous driving, design of electric drives, low-carbon engines and fuels, and multiphysics modelling of automotive systems using advanced computational tools.
What You'll Learn
The course is tailored to the needs of the automotive and energy industries, to attain the low carbon technologies that will shape future mobility. The students will access a well-suited programme of unmatched characteristics, featuring an original blend of multidisciplinary content delivered by a large team of specialists in each individual topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Hybrid and Electric Powertrains
- Power Electronics and Electric Drives
- Vehicle Automation and Connectivity
- New Engines and Alternative Fuels
- Multiphysics System Design
- Computational Fluid Dynamics and Applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Transportation Engineering View 176 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng) in engineering.
- ELTS 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each area
Tuition Fee
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International
20700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20700 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
11000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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