入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： Honours degree (or equivalent experience) in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Engineering Systems or a closely related science subject area.
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £12,500
课程特征 Course Features：
This course is designed for the aspiring automotive engineer who wishes to work at the forefront of automotive technology. If you have a background in mechanical, manufacturing and engineering systems, or a closely related science discipline, such as chemical, applied sciences or industrial design, then this is the course for you.
课程内容 Course Content ：
The course offers three main integrated strands:
- Automotive Sciences for System Design and Performance Evaluation
- Computer Aided Design, Analysis and Optimisation
- Noise, Vibration Refinement and Measurement
The flexible nature of the programme enables you to develop an individual automotive theme through the selection of research based activities most relevant to your aspirations.
The following topics are 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
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
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, research and lab activities.