Automotive companies face the challenge of adapting to a fast-changing world. Fossil fuels are running out, CO2 emissions must be reduced, exhaust gases must be cleaner. The impact of human mobility on the World’s ecosystems and on climate change should be minimised while, at the same time, the transport industry must find ways of satisfying the specific needs of emerging new markets.
It is essential for the automotive sector to develop alternative energy sources and demonstrate innovative and technological creativity.
The Joint Master’s Degree in Sustainable Automotive Engineering (JMDSAE) will train engineers in the skills and knowledge they need to work in the automotive industry of the future.
The programme has been developed by a consortium of European partners, all with significant experience in the area of innovation and automobile engineering.
Main Partners
- University of Antwerp
- University of Loughborough
- University of Deusto
Curriculum
The Joint Master’s Degree in Sustainable Automotive Engineering is a 2-year course of 120 credits.
You will study the first year of the Master’s degree in 3 out of the 4 participating universities; that is, in 3 different countries. This rich multi-cultural background will help to develop your ability to adapt quickly and to work in different international environments.
The first trimester, the students will take 15 ECTS of core Automotive courses / 6 ECTS of entrepreneurship and communications courses at the University of Anwerp.
The second trimester students switch to Loughborough University where they will complete another 21 ECTS of the Automotive core programme.
The third semester students will specialize for 18 ECTS either at :
the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain in the areas of CIT technologies, human comfort and lightweight structures,
During the second year of the Master you will work for 6 months either in industry or in a research laboratory. Our associated partners are leaders in the automotive field and you will be part of innovative and exciting projects. After this period of work placement, you will have a further 6 months to work on your thesis in either one of the participating universities or in another approved institution or organisation.
To learn more about the Joint Master’s Degree in Sustainable Automotive Engineering, visit its website
