University of Sussex

MEng Sustainable Automotive Engineering

University of Sussex

Course overview

Sustainability is becoming more beneficial in the automotive industry, and car manufacturers and suppliers are considering how to implement these sustainable processes in the development and manufacture of new vehicles. The MEng Sustainable Automotive Engineering at the University of Sussex is a four-year programme that covers many aspects of sustainable automotive engineering.

In this course, students will gain fundamental engineering knowledge, including materials, manufacturing processes, mechanics and electrical circuits; learn CAD modelling, programming and numerical modelling; and explore low-emission vehicle propulsion, new-generation vehicle technology, electrical drive systems and vehicle dynamics.

Students will benefit from the work in the Dynamics, Control, and Vehicle research group. Research projects include automotive on-board diagnostics systems, intelligent controllers and autonomous vehicles. Students will gain firsthand experience in the future. Technologies labs that incorporate computer suites and new automation/robotics facilities. There’s also a dedicated manufacturing lab with facilities such as CNC machines and 3D printers.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A-level - AAB: A-levels must include Mathematics, with at least a grade B. You should have a broad range of GCSEs, grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
  • International Baccalaureate: International students are required to score 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic): International students are required to score an overall of 6.0, including at least 5.5 in each component
  • Pearson (PTE Academic): International students are required to score a 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.
  • TOEFL (iBT): International students are required to score an 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

An MEng in Sustainable Automotive Engineering from the University of Sussex can lead to careers in areas such as:

  • Electric vehicle (EV) Development Officer
  • Design Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineer
  • Design and Development Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying MEng Sustainable Automotive Engineering at the University of Sussex is £27,300 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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