Automotive Mechatronics MSc

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1 Automotive Mechatronics MSc

2 Cranfield University We are an exclusively postgraduate UK university with long-standing relationships with some of the most prestigious global companies. Our close collaboration with industry, and passion for the areas we operate in, mean that studying at Cranfield will open doors for you. Exclusively postgraduate A career-focused learning environment World-class facilities The only university in the world to own and run an airport with full airline status on-campus 81% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent. Winner of 4 prestigious Queen s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education A professional network of 60,000+ alumni We work with over 1,500 businesses and governments based in over 40 countries 4,600+ learners Cranfield really stands out among all the other universities for its reputation and close ties with industry. We have some of the best professors and doctors in the field, and the international presence of the students on the course is also brilliant for learning different cultures around the world. Chang Song, MSc student 2

3 Reasons to study Automotive Mechatronics with us Industry links 1 Our students have regular contact with 4 2 industry through group and individual project work as well as guest lectures from partner organisations. Courses are regularly reviewed by an industrial advisory panel of leading professionals from industry such as Jaguar Land Rover and AVL, to ensure the content is relevant and meets the expectations of employers. Heritage The Automotive Mechatronics MSc was the first of its kind in the UK, and was built upon a long history of Automotive and Motorsport engineering at Cranfield spanning over 50 years. Lotus s first active suspension system was designed here. We are currently supporting the development of connected and autonomous vehicles. Outstanding facilities 3 Our new Intelligent Mobility Engineering 6 Centre opened in 2017, and the first section of an autonomous highway within the university will soon follow. At our Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre students have access to globally unique labs and test facilities including the Cranfield Impact Centre and our off-road vehicle dynamics facility. 5 Learning environment Cranfield University is a wholly postgraduate institution which offers a mature and focused learning environment. It has an international student body and a global reputation bringing together the most talented students and academics. Networking opportunities Our close and long-established links with the automotive industry - such as through our industrial advisory panel - ensures that you will have numerous opportunities to meet and develop contacts with senior automotive engineers from successful automotive companies including major manufacturers, tier one suppliers and dynamic small and medium sized business enterprises. Funding opportunities You may be eligible for the bursaries and scholarships that are available for our programmes to help support your development. 3

4 Automotive Mechatronics Automotive Mechatronics is the branch of automotive engineering that focuses on the integration among mechanical, electrical and computer systems. It is the modern multidisciplinary approach to vehicle design that relies on computer simulation, modelling and control systems engineering. This MSc will give you the new skills that the automotive industry is looking for to develop their current and future products. We deliver graduates with the technical qualities, transferable skills and independent learning ability to make them instantly effective and productive in organisations that design and develop automotive products. Students will be taught by leading academics as well as industrial practitioners, and work alongside a strong research team at Cranfield University. Career prospects Our industry-led education makes Cranfield graduates some of the most desirable in the world for automotive companies. Our students gain extensive expertise in: computer simulation and software engineering, advanced control systems design and calibration, mechatronics and robotics, advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving. Our alumni are employed in innovative automotive companies with roles such as: controls and calibration engineer, simulation and model development specialist, vehicle electronics engineer, research software engineer, performance and test engineer. 4

5 Course information This course will deliver highly-skilled and motivated automotive and mechatronics engineers with the expertise to develop the solutions to today s and tomorrow s challenges, such as further reducing CO 2 emissions and increasing vehicle autonomy and safety as increased artificial intelligence enters the transport sector. Automotive Mechatronics MSc This one year course is responding to increasing industry demand for engineers with the skills to deliver multi-disciplinary integration of physical systems with electronic digital controls, a field responsible for many exciting recent advances in the sector. This course is ideal for students with an engineering, mathematics or applied science undergraduate degree with the capabilities to develop a skill set combining electrical, mechanical, control systems and physical system modelling. The demand for these skills - and the relative scarcity of supply - means that successful students emerging with the ability to apply the principles and practice of automotive mechatronics are in great demand by businesses worldwide and can look forward to swift career progression. MSc by Research An MSc by Research is an intensive research degree that allows candidates to demonstrate their ability to conduct research, whilst benefiting from the support of their supervisors. At the end of the course a thesis is submitted and assessed by appointed examiners. Your research will represent a contribution to knowledge, or the application of existing knowledge to new situations. In consultation with your supervisor and course director you can select a number of taught modules which complement your research topic, creating a personalised master s programme. MSc by Research is available in the following areas: Automotive Control Engineering, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive Robotics and Vehicle Mechatronics, Motorsport Mechatronics. For full information about each course see 5

6 Master s: a different way of learning Our specialist, sector-facing master s courses are set up and developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring the content of our courses remain industry-relevant and employers remain impressed with our graduates businessreadiness. This diagram illustrates the course structure of a lot of our full-time master s courses, it is not indicative of all courses. Please check your course structure online for more detailed information, including the weighting of each phase and part-time course structure variations. An intensive learning experience, providing knowledge you need to excel in your chosen specialist field. The ability to understand how your part of a project affects the whole, giving you a head start for the world of work. An opportunity to work in an original way, for example, as a consultant for one of our industrial partners on a real-world challenge. Taught programme Group project Individual thesis Registration (October) 50% 100 credits 1000 hours 10% 20 credits 200 hours 200 credits 2000 hours 1 credit = 10 learning hours 40% 80 credits 800 hours Completion (October) The Automotive Mechatronics MSc is a full-time course comprising taught modules 50%, a group project 10%, and an individual research project 40%. There are 10 compulsory core and specialised taught modules, while the research project provides an opportunity to delve deeper into an area of specific interest, with the results summarised in a written document and oral presentation to engineers, academics and students. 6

7 Group projects We plan projects which will prepare students for an industry working environment. Presentations to market the product, demonstrate technical expertise and showcase group communication skills are delivered to automotive engineers and managers, academic staff and fellow students. Two recent projects: Design of an Intelligent Hybrid Powertrain Controller A controller to make optimal decisions how best to combine the vehicle s engine and electric motors. The system is expected to take into account the driver s planned route, data obtained through intelligent sensors, vehicle-to-vehicle communications and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. Autonomous Electric Vehicle Students designed and simulated a concept autonomous bus able to transport students around the campus. The bus is completely electric and able to navigate autonomously thanks to advanced sensor fusion techniques to blend data from cameras, radars and lidars. We work with organisations such as: Group project 2017: Cranfield autonomous transport vehicle concept design - P2POD 7

8 Academic staff You will be taught by a wide range of subject specialists at Cranfield University and from outside the University, who draw on their research and industrial experience to provide stimulating and relevant input to your learning experience. Our academics include: Dr James Brighton, Head of Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre James possesses almost 25 years experience relating to off road vehicle dynamics, terra-mechanics, tyre and track system modelling, advanced vehicle instrumentation and lightweight material structures. Through the off-road dynamics facility his team is able to offer a wide range of vehicle related technical solutions from fundamental research through product design and prototype vehicle sub-system manufacture, supply, evaluation and testing across a wide range of industry sectors. Dr Stefano Longo, Course Director, MSc in Automotive Mechatronics Stefano s research focuses on the area of optimisation-based control algorithm development and their implementation on embedded hardware. His international reputation builds on the publication of over 50 research papers on international journals and conferences. He has an academic background from prestigious universities, including Imperial College London. He currently directs and lectures on automotive mechatronics and supervises MSc and PhD projects. Cranfield University is well recognised in the industry. The Automotive Mechatronics MSc helps me on a daily basis. It provided me with a good grounding on vehicle systems, including hybrid and electric technologies. This knowledge is very important in my current work at Emerald Automotive Design, developing an electric taxi. Pauline Dumont, Automotive Mechatronics MSc,

9 Key facts and statistics Course information Class profile * Fulltime Start date 1 year October Geographic spread 28% UK 27% EU 45% Rest of World MSc Average cohort age 25 years Fees Please see the individual course pages on our website for full fee information and full-time or part-time options. Terms and conditions apply. See Average cohort size 18 *These figures give an indication of the cohort make-up at registration across our Automotive programme for the entry year

10 Financing your studies Paying for a course at university and the associated living costs is a serious investment and can be a major challenge for students. Some students are sponsored by their employers, but many fund their studies from a combination of sources such as bursaries or scholarships, savings or loans. There are a range of funding options, dependent on factors such as which course you intend to take, your country of origin, your academic results, whether you will study full or part-time and even your gender. Some bursaries cover part or all fees, and others cover living expenses too. Visit the Fees and Funding section of the course webpage to find details of course specific funding. You will also discover information about other, more general, scholarships, bursaries and loans on our MSc Funding Opportunities page. Alternatively you can study@cranfield.ac.uk As soon as I made up my mind to pursue my master s at Cranfield University, I was actively seeking funding. It was a challenge, but signing up for the Cranfield Postgraduate Loan Scheme was ideal for me as many other commercial banks had given me significantly more expensive quotes. Sobit Thapa, MSc student,

11 How to apply The application process Entry requirements Visit the course page online and review the entry requirements Click Apply now Register to use our online application system, you can then create, save and amend your application before submitting it Complete the online application form Submit supporting admission documentation with your application or at a later date using our online portal You may be invited for interview, depending on your course. If you are based outside the UK you may be interviewed by telephone or video call You will receive a decision about your application by Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve a first or second class UK Honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or an applied science or related discipline, or their international equivalent. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered. Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. Research degrees We are a world-class destination for research degrees, endorsed and funded by several UK councils. The Cranfield Doctoral Network provides a supportive community, offering additional transferable skills training. Find out more Executive development Over 20,000 delegates benefit from our short courses every year, covering a wide range of professional and technical topics. Find out more Life at Cranfield We have a range of accommodation options and extensive sports and recreation facilities. Find out more Further information There are other leaflets in this series covering other MSc courses and research degrees, as well as a Student Guide for those moving to the UK and our prospectus. Search for these on our website or study@cranfield.ac.uk 11

12 Cranfield University is an impressive environment, with cutting-edge research facilities. It is situated in beautiful countryside, between Milton Keynes and Bedford, with quick and convenient links to London and major UK airports. Full directions are available at Cranfield University Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK T: +44 (0) /cranfielduni Cranfield University cranfielduni Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct at the time it is printed. Please check our website for the latest information. SATM-AE-September 2017