Why choose Herts?

• Excellent reputation: Every Formula One racing team includes a University of Hertfordshire Automotive Engineering graduate.
• Employment prospects: Our students have worked for organisations including McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes.
• Industry connections: Benefit from our long-established links with organisations including BMW, Nissan, and McLaren who support with work placements and attend careers fairs or practical workshops.

 

Professional Accreditations

The MSc Automotive Engineering course is accredited by IMechE and is accredited as meeting the further learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration for the cohort intakes from 2023 up to and including, the 2025 intake. 

 

About the course

This MSc in Automotive Engineering is specifically designed to enhance the employment and promotional opportunities of graduates in mechanical and automotive engineering. The programme considers in depth key areas of automotive technology. Its integrated design covers both the technical and management aspects of the motor industry. The programme aims to:

• equip you with the theory and the practice of relevant materials, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for automotive design and manufacturing problems
• provide the opportunity for you to use creativity and innovation in the application of technology to the development of the automobile
• focus on the links between vehicle programmes and the supporting skills of project management
• develop your skills and application experience through case studies and project work
• enhance your prospects of professional employment within the industry.