Program Overview

This course aims to provide you with a deep and comprehensive understanding of electric and hybrid electric vehicles, preparing you to become a highly sought-after specialist engineer in the electrical automotive engineering market.

This course will help you develop:

• skills in electric power-related areas such as electrical machines and drives, automotive embedded applications and advanced energy storage, covering all aspects of the electric vehicle’s powertrain
• a solid background in vehicular power electronics, signal processing and communications needs and challenges
• technical and managerial skills and expertise, vital to progress into a career in system modelling, BMS design, hardware design and motor design.

Why you should study this course
Electric and hybrid electric vehicles represent a rapidly growing field of engineering that is likely to expand significantly in the coming years. Electric vehicles minimise pollution whilst increasing power efficiency. Moreover, areas such as autonomous vehicles and smart transportation grids are beginning to become reality.

Coventry has a rich history in the automotive and transport industries, with Coventry University contributing significantly to advancements in modern transportation. The university has actively participated in numerous projects and collaborations with industry and academia, leveraging its expertise and technical knowledge. Additionally, the Centre for Future Transport and Cities at Coventry University drives research and innovation in clean transportation technologies.

The distinctive features of the programme include:

• learning outcomes delivered by a balance of traditional learning mixed with activity-led and flipped learning. This innovative approach involves you working individually and in groups to undertake project and laboratory work
• incorporating real projects from companies within coursework and projects
• a strong commitment to applied research that encourages you to become involved in research, especially in your individual projects
• being part of a well-organised learning community
• a contemporary and innovative teaching and learning environment offered within the Engineering and Computing building.