Electric Vehicle Development

Overview

Within this Electric Vehicle Development  MA programme from University West , you will develop an understanding of electric vehicles and electric powertrains.

Your programme will cover the main aspects of design, testing, and development of electric vehicles, with electrical engineering as the foundation.

Subjects

• Electrical system in vehicles
• Components, design, and function of electric vehicles
• Electrical engineering
• Electric machines

By the end of your programme, you will have a thorough knowledge of:

• Electric vehicle technology
• Automotive power electronic systems
• Electric machine technology
• Energy Storage technology

• Safety and regulations governing business in the automotive industry

Career opportunities:

Your programme prepares you for the current and future needs of the industry, where electrical engineers with specialization in electrical vehicles are required.

Companies are also looking for engineers with international interpersonal skills to improve effectiveness in global operations – an additional component of this programme. On graduation, you will be highly competitive for positions within the private sector or further advanced studies.

This degree qualifies you to hold positions such as:

• Responsible engineer of components in the automotive sector
• Component rig test engineer

• Electric and hybrid vehicle system design engineer

Potential employers

You’ll be highly sought after by multinational corporations world-wide. In addition, multinational Swedish-Chinese companies such as NEVS and Volvo Cars, as well as VOLVO AB and CEVT, are located near University West.

 These employers are looking for specialized electrical engineers with the international competencies gained in your programme.