Future Vehicle Technologies
MSc
This multidisciplinary programme bridges knowledge gaps, you to lead the modern automotive industry in the production of intelligent, zero and ultra-low emission vehicles.
Location: Aston University, Birmingham
Course type
Full-time
Entry requirements
Duration
One year
Start date
Course overview
This course is designed to cover the gap between fundamental engineering and practical engineering within the automotive industry. You will develop your knowledge and awareness of cutting-edge developments and learn the essential skills to meet the demands of the contemporary electrified automotive industry.
You will have a complete understanding of hybrid and electric powertrains, connected vehicles and autonomous driving, design of electric drives, low-carbon engines and fuels, and multiphysics modelling of automotive systems using advanced computational tools.
Course description
Facilities
Aston University is known for its cutting-edge facilities and laboratories equipped with the latest technology. These facilities provide students with the necessary resources to conduct experiments, simulations, or collaborative projects that push the boundaries of engineering. The university boasts state-of-the-art workshops that include 3D printing and prototyping facilities, which allow students to explore, envisage, and demonstrate their designs in a practical and hands-on manner. By engaging in such activities, students learn invaluable skills vital in the fast-evolving engineering sector. These skills enable them to unleash their creativity and develop innovative vehicle designs that transcend traditional boundaries. You will have access to various resources to help you tackle the challenges you may face in your day-to-day engineering life.
Course objectives
- Bridges the multidisciplinary knowledge gap required to address modern automotive industry by covering wide range of topics.
- Transfers a wide range of skills required to analyse and critique the data and propose innovative solutions underpinned by engineering principles.
- Provides the opportunity to practice professional planning and communication with a large audience.
- Enables you to use a wide range of state-of-the-art engineering modelling tools for data analysis, performance prediction and design components and subsystem within the context of future vehicles technologies.
Modules
Entry requirements
• A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng) in engineering.
• ELTS 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each area
Ideally, applicants should have a background in: automotive engineering, chemical engineering, control and systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering.
International students
Aston University is a diverse, close community and welcomes international students on many of our undergraduate programmes. Students from over 120 countries choose to study with us every year. Based in the centre of Birmingham, Aston is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live.
Qualifications in your country
For details of equivalent qualifications in your country, use our area pages below:
- Africa
- Americas
- Australia
- North East Asia
- Europe
- Middle East and North Africa
- South Asia
- South East Asia
- Western and Central Asia
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.
How to apply
Aston University provides a range of opportunities for international students to join our community and study on our campus. A key part of our strategy is our relationships with teaching partners, providing multiple pathways to Aston.
Aston’s professional work placements can improve your chance of securing a graduate job. Placements give you experience, confidence and opportunities and, as an Aston student, you’ll be better prepared for your future career. One of the great things about Aston is our focus on employability. Our close links with businesses, industries and professions make this possible.
Post-study work visa
Aston University welcomed the creation of a new Graduate Immigration Route which enables international students to remain in the UK for two years after you complete your studies to find work. This new post-study work visa applies to international students completing full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Pathway Programmes
If you don’t meet our entry requirements, we have a range of pathway programmes offered by our partner, ONCAMPUS Aston, which you can complete to progress onto one of our degrees.
Masters Foundation programmes
If you don’t meet our entry requirements, we have a range of pathway programmes offered by our partner, ONCAMPUS Aston, which you can complete to progress onto one of our degrees.
Fees and scholarships
Course fees
UK students
(2025/26)
Annual tuition fees: | £11,200 |
International students
(2025/26)
Annual tuition fees: | £24,000 |
More information on fees
The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be charged the same tuition rates as UK students.
Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.