The University of Brighton is one of the UK's top universities for producing highly-regarded, future-facing engineering research. Our unrivalled staff expertise in every aspect of engine design is matched only by our extensive involvement in industry. The Ricardo engineering consultancy helped to develop this course, ensuring MSc students come away equipped with industry-relevant skills. Their continued involvement includes offering the use of pioneering industry equipment through the Ricardo Universities IC Engines research facility. They also help to cultivate future engineering talent, both locally and internationally. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for further learning for registration as a chartered engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng-accredited BEng or BSc(Hons) undergraduate degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. As an automotive engineering student, you will be looking beyond the current stages of engine design to think about both new and future technologies. Examples of areas in which you might be involved include creating smaller, more efficient engines; developing cleaner fuels; or contributing to cutting-edge unmanned vehicle research.

This course serves as a training and proving ground for the next generation of researchers. It is ideal for those hoping to be employed as development or research engineers. The MSc can also serve as the basis for further study at a doctoral level. The nature of graduate work varies; it could be with OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers) like Ford, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover; it could be with consultants such as Ricardo, Lotus or AVL; or Tier one suppliers such as Delphi, Infineon or Denso.