University of Hertfordshire

MSc Automotive Engineering with Extended Professional Practice

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The MSc Automotive Engineering with Extended Professional Practice at the University of Hertfordshire is a two-year full-time programme designed to enhance the employment and promotional opportunities of graduates in mechanical and automotive engineering. 

 

The University has been successfully running automotive degree courses for almost 40 years, making it one of the largest and most well-established providers of these programmes in the UK. The course considers key areas of automotive technology and uses an integrated design that covers both the technical and management aspects of the motor industry.

 

Studying an MSc Automotive Engineering with Extended Professional Practice from the University of Hertfordshire offers a crucial opportunity to gain real-world experience. The Extended Professional Practice award provides the opportunity for a placement, working in a relevant engineering environment to further develop the knowledge and skills gained from your taught modules.

 

The placement takes place during the first two semesters of the second year of enrolment. You must complete at least 30 weeks of full-time equivalent placement activity from a maximum of two approved placements. After the placement, you will return to the University to complete your MSc Individual Project.

Key highlights

  • Graduates from this course feature in every Formula One racing team
  • Students have worked for McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes
  • Long-established industry links with BMW, Nissan and McLaren
  • Industry partners support work placements during the extended professional practice
  • Partner organisations attend careers fairs and run practical workshops

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Automotive Engineer
  • Motorsport Engineer
  • Vehicle Design Engineer
  • Powertrain Engineer
  • Chassis Engineer
  • Vehicle Test and Development Engineer

Career opportunities

An MSc in Automotive Engineering with Extended Professional Practice from the University of Hertfordshire opens doors to exciting career opportunities in roles, including: 

 

  • Aerodynamic Design Engineer 

  • Design Engineer 

  • Manufacturing Engineer 

  • Quality Engineer 

  • Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study the MSc Automotive Engineering with Extended Professional Practice in the University of Hertfordshire is £22,450. Please note that this fee is subject to change.

Admission

You can apply for this course directly to the university through its online application platform. You can contact our trained counsellors at AHZ for more information about this process.

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