This highly focused course has been developed in consultation with Coventry's impressive network of industry partners, including Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin. It also draws on the industrial experience of academics and research activity which covers the major specialisms such as functional safety, optimisation techniques, propulsion systems, vehicle dynamics, human factors, connected and autonomous vehicles simulation and testing

At Coventry, they aim to equip students with the know-how to design and test vehicles that are more fuel efficient, refined and safe, by studying industry desired principles of design, operation, performance, safety and optimisation of automotive systems, as required to engineer a Connected Autonomous Vehicle. This could lead to a career as an automotive engineering specialist in a wide range of engineering, manufacturing, and service organisations.

This master's programme provides students with the additional option to apply for a 'work placement' opportunity during their first semester. The 'work placement', which if secured, can be carried out in the second year and is designed to further develop students' skills, knowledge and professional experience with the aim of maximising their employability prospects. Please note that the optional placement modules incur an additional tuition fee of £4,000 payable on completion of ‘work placement’.