Electrical Automotive Engineering MSc

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Coventry University London

Program Overview

This MSc is designed to equip students with the advanced technical and systems-engineering skills needed to design and develop the next generation of electric and hybrid vehicles, including powertrains, battery systems and embedded vehicle electronics. It is ideally suited for students holding an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline who want to specialise in the electrified automotive sector.

Curriculum structure:
In the taught phase (Year 1), students will start by developing core knowledge in modules such as Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Drives where they study motor drives, converters and electric machines, and EV Powertrain where the fundamentals of electric vehicle systems are covered. Next, the curriculum moves into Advanced Energy Storage: Devices and Management, examining battery technologies, thermal management and energy-storage systems, and Automotive Embedded Applications, focusing on vehicle electronics, microcontrollers and embedded systems for automotive applications. Finally, in the research/project phase, students undertake an Individual Project (60 credits) where they choose a specialist problem—such as BMS design, electric motor optimisation or vehicle systems integration—and plan, implement and present a complete engineering solution, consolidating the taught learning and gearing toward industry or research.

Focus areas:
Electric vehicle powertrains • Battery & energy-storage management • Embedded automotive systems • Power electronics & electric machines • Control systems for automotive applications • Vehicle systems integration & electrified mobility

Learning outcomes:
Graduates will be able to analyse and design complex electrified vehicle systems, apply advanced tools (software and hardware) to automotive engineering problems, critically evaluate energy storage and powertrain solutions, independently plan and deliver a specialised engineering project, and align with industry-driven innovations in the EV/HEV sector.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
While the programme is designed with strong industry relevance in mind (and at the main campus the engineering programmes align with professional standards), it would be wise for prospective students to check the exact accreditation status for the London delivery or placement availability as part of their decision-making process.

Reputation (employability rankings):
Coventry University is awarded 5 QS Stars for teaching and facilities and is ranked 9th among UK modern universities by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. These credentials, combined with strong industry-focused labs (e.g., EV battery labs, embedded systems boards) provide a solid platform for employability in the automotive-electrification sector.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students on Coventry University’s MSc Electrical Automotive Engineering programme gain advanced hands-on experience by combining theory, simulation and laboratory testing to tackle real challenges in the electrified automotive sector. They use industry-standard equipment and embedded systems platforms to design, validate and test components for electric and hybrid vehicles. The teaching approach emphasises group work, project-based tasks and professional placement options, all set within an environment built for innovation in transportation engineering.

In particular, the learning set-up includes:

Electronics laboratories featuring up-to-date test and measurement equipment (bench power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes) and prototyping workshops for embedded control and motor systems.
A dedicated battery laboratory for characterising battery chemistries and supercapacitors for EV applications, using thermal- and model-based simulation tools for cells and packs.
An in-house development board (the ePIC board) for embedded system design using microcontrollers, sensors, motors and LCD screens — giving students experience in hardware and software integration.
High-voltage electrical laboratory facilities to experiment on motor control, drives under load and automotive power-electronics systems relevant to vehicle powertrains.
Group projects and workshop sessions: students engage in individual and team-based projects drawn from real company briefs or automotive industry challenges, allowing application of learned skills in collaborative settings.
A professional placement route (up to 2 years) that enables students to gain real industry experience, build their CV and apply their skills in a live automotive engineering environment.
Access to study resources such as the campus library, digital tools, simulation software and academic support to assist with project work, research and independent study.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are well positioned to step into roles like Electric Vehicle Battery Engineer, Automotive Electronics Engineer, Control and Powertrain Systems Engineer, or Energy Storage Systems Specialist. With the university’s strong industry links and applied learning focus, alumni also emerge ready for consultancy or R&D roles within advanced automotive and mobility sectors.

Here’s how the degree supports your future career:

The university’s dedicated Careers and Employability Service and embedded employability modules help students build real-world skills and transition to employment.
The programme is designed around electric and hybrid vehicle systems: electrical machines and drives, power electronics, energy storage, automotive embedded applications.
Industry-facing curriculum and labs: students work on real projects with industry-relevant hardware and software, enhancing their hands-on readiness for roles in EV and automotive electronics sectors.
The university reports employment or further study for ~95 % of its graduates six months after finishing their course.
Strong employer engagement and partnerships: for automotive engineering and related disciplines, the university cites associations with organisations like Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and other vehicle-systems companies.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the MSc, students may choose to advance into doctoral research (PhD) in fields such as electric vehicle powertrains, battery systems, automotive control and embedded electronics. Alternatively, graduates can pursue professional engineering registrations (such as through the Institution of Engineering and Technology or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers) or postgraduate certificates in specialised areas like autonomous vehicle systems, hydrogen mobility or advanced energy storage.