Automotive Engineering; Automotive Engineering (Commercial Vehicle Technology); and Automotive Engineering (Motorcycle Technology) PgDip/MSc

Course features

If you choose to study this course, here are some of the things you can expect from the course and how it will benefit you.


  • The Automotive Engineering course enables you to translate emerging technologies into future products. You can choose to study for an MSc or PgDip award.
  • You can tailor the course to your own interests by choosing an automotive, commercial vehicle or motorcycle pathway.
  • If you choose the MSc award, your project allows you to further specialise and build on your academic knowledge in an area of particular interest. It can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.
  • The taught modules will develop your professional, analytical and management skills, as well as improving your technical skills and knowledge. For example, you will gain communication, teamwork, IT and problem-solving skills.
  • Each module combines a stimulating mix of lectures, practical laboratory work, group work, case studies and presentations.
  • Input from industry experts complements the academic teaching through the course. External speakers, site visits and visiting lecturers add an extra perspective to your learning (read more in the Links with business and industry section).
  • We regularly review all our postgraduate courses to make sure that they are up-to-date, reflect industry needs and are comparable to other university courses.
  • We received an ‘excellent’ rating of 24/24 for our Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering teaching in the last external assessment.
  • You can choose to study the course full-time or part-time to fit in with work commitments. September and January start dates give you extra flexibility.
  • Iranian students can choose to start studying the course at K.N. Toosi University in Tehran (read more in the Partner institution section).