Masters Degree Description
The ongoing evolution of autonomous vehicles (AVs) hinges on the expertise and vision of tomorrow's engineers.
If you have a background in software engineering, computer science or a related field, this course can help you achieve your career goals. It covers key topics like sensor fusion, localisation, computer vision and communications.
You will apply your developing engineering knowledge to address the rapid development of autonomous vehicle technology with a particular focus on safety, cybersecurity, testing and validation of AVs. These topics will typically be delivered by our industrial collaborator HORIBA MIRA to ensure their real-world relevance and prepare you for the workforce.
Start dates:
March 2026
May 2026
July 2026
September 2026
Entry Requirements
An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in computing, computer science, software development or related discipline.
Fees
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Programme Funding
A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.
Student Destinations
On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Select and apply appropriate systematic analysis methods to critically evaluate and solve complex autonomous vehicle engineering problems
- Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging autonomous vehicle technology.
- Critically assess the use of autonomous vehicles to address and mitigate societal challenges, improving environmental and social welfare.
- Identify autonomous vehicle engineering research activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development.
- Demonstrate the application of legal and ethical requirements associated with autonomous vehicles in an industrial and/or societal context.
- Determine and implement appropriate testing and validation strategies to ensure responsible development practices.
- Apply the necessary study and research skills to support the analytical, critical and reflective requirements of written, oral and group assessments.
- Contribute to a multicultural team demonstrating international competency with the necessary planning, reviewing, adaptability, drive and leadership to achieve the required objectives and work schedules.
- Efficiently communicate research, concepts, solutions and recommendations, and demonstrate a professional approach to written and oral presentations.
- Critically evaluate the principles of developing and proposing a strategy for leading strategic change.
Module Details
CAV Cybersecurity, Verification and Validation - 30 credits
CAV Safety and Human Factors - 30 credits
CAV Dynamics and Optimisation - 30 credits
Powertrain Electrification and Thermal Management - 30 credits
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Individual Project - 60 credits
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