Automotive System Design and Analysis

UCAS Code: N273

Course Length: 1 year full-time

Number of Places: 30

Entry requirements

Honours degree (or equivalent experience) in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Engineering Systems or a closely related science subject area.

Introduction

This course is designed for the aspiring automotive engineer who wishes to work at the forefront of automotive technology. It is intended for graduates from a range of engineering disciplines: mechanical, manufacturing and engineering systems, or closely related science disciplines such as chemical, applied sciences and industrial design.

The course has three main integrated strands: Automotive Sciences for System Design and Performance Evaluation; Computer Aided Design, Analysis and Optimisation; and Noise, Vibration Refinement and Measurement. The flexible nature of the programme enables you to develop an individual automotive theme within your technical studies through the selection of research-based activities most relevant to your aspirations.

Course Structure

This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop the following skills at postgraduate level:

• Knowledge of automotive science and its application to the design of a modern land vehicle sub-system.
• Competence at understanding the automotive manufacturing process from sub-systems to the manufacturing needs of an assembly line.
• The application of a high-level CAD system to the design and packaging of complex assemblies.
• Technical topics that will extend your system engineering knowledge, ability and social awareness.
• Ability to undertake a significant project that requires the application of material from the taught elements of the course and demands the use of modern industrial techniques. Topics covered:
• Automotive Chassis Systems
• Vehicle Dynamic Performance Evaluation
• Advanced Computer Aided Design
• Finite Element Analysis
• Refinement, Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) and System Measurement
• Non-linear Static Analysis
• Aerodynamics and Air Management

Teaching and Assessment

The course is taught through lectures, tutorials, studio based assignment work and lab based research activities. You will use industrial standard facilities including a four-post ride simulator, transient engine test rig, wind tunnel, brake test rigs, thermal camera and modal analysis equipment.

Assessment methods reflect the emphasis of the course on the ability to apply knowledge and skills, and are diversely linked to examination, assignment, project work and research/lab activities.

Career Opportunities

It is expected that you will pursue a career within the automotive discipline although the course material and approach will allow entry into any engineering discipline.

Remember

Our laboratories include industrial standard facilities such as a four-post ride simulator, two-wheel dynamometer and three engine test rigs.

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Contact

The Departmental Office
Tel: 01484 472150
E-mail: engtech@hud.ac.uk