Oxford Brookes University

What you'll study

The programme combines advanced engineering theory with hands-on practice to cover electric vehicle technologies across the vehicle lifecycle. Teaching typically includes modules on electric powertrain design, battery systems and management, power electronics and motor drives, control systems and vehicle dynamics, and energy management strategies for electrified vehicles. You will study modelling and simulation methods for EVs and supporting technologies such as charging infrastructure and thermal management.

Learning is delivered through a mix of lectures, laboratory sessions, simulation workshops and group design projects. The degree culminates in a substantial individual research or industry-aligned project that allows you to apply methods learned to a real-world technical problem, producing a dissertation and technical report.

• Electric powertrain architecture and components
• Battery technology, state estimation and thermal management
• Power electronics and motor control
• Vehicle dynamics and systems integration for EVs
• Modelling, simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Charging systems, infrastructure and standards
• Research methods and project work

Entry requirements

Applicants are usually expected to have a good honours degree (UK upper second class 2:1 or equivalent) in engineering, automotive engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. Applicants with a lower second-class degree plus relevant professional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. International applicants must meet English language requirements; typical offers ask for a recognised English qualification at a level appropriate for postgraduate study.

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic records, reference(s) and any relevant practical or industrial experience. Where appropriate, candidates may be invited to an interview or asked to provide a portfolio or evidence of previous project work.

Career prospects

Graduates go on to technical and engineering roles across the automotive and mobility sectors. Typical destinations include vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), tier-one suppliers and powertrain specialists, battery and cell manufacturers, electric motor and inverter firms, charging infrastructure companies, and engineering consultancies. Roles often taken by graduates include powertrain engineer, battery systems engineer, control systems engineer, simulation and validation engineer, applications engineer for charging systems, and technical consultant. The MSc also prepares students for research careers and further study such as doctoral programmes.

Practical project work and industry-facing briefs are designed to develop the skills employers seek, including systems integration, software tools for simulation, testing and data analysis, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Why study at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes offers an applied engineering education with strong links to industry and an emphasis on employability. The university provides modern mechanical and electrical labs, simulation facilities and workshop support where students can build and test hardware and carry out experimental work relevant to electric vehicles. Teaching staff bring a mix of academic research and industrial experience in automotive and electrification subjects.

The programme benefits from the broader regional automotive and motorsport engineering presence and from partnerships with companies and research groups, providing opportunities for project collaborations, guest lectures and placement contacts. Students also have access to the university's careers and enterprise services, which support networking, internships and progression into industry or academic research.