Electrical Automotive Engineering

Coventry University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineering

About this course

Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year.

Our vision is to create experienced and specialised engineers who will be highly sought after by the electrical automotive engineering market.

The overall aims of the course are to:

  • Provide a deep and comprehensive understanding of the current electric/hybrid electric vehicles technology, concepts and challenges.

  • Develop academic and practical skills in electric power related areas such as electrical machines and drives, power electronics and batteries, covering all aspects of the vehicle’s powertrain.

  • Develop a solid background on vehicle electronics, signal processing and communications needs and challenges.

  • Educate graduates, typically from a mechanical/automotive engineering background, in the modern area of electrical automotive engineering and provides a valuable qualification for this growing and expanding market.

  • You will also have the option to apply for a ‘professional work placement’ opportunity, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.

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  • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Sandwich

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2123 Electrical engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2122 Mechanical engineers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Coventry
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering