Course information

Your student career

With a relevant Bachelor's degree you can enroll in this Master's program in CarEcology. You will be studying for two semesters at the Karel de Grote University College, obtaining, depending on your previous training, a Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering with specialization in Automotive Engineering or Electronics/ICT with specialization in Automotive Engineering.

These Masters are considered highly valuable and exclusive in the European field of action. There are two semesters in one academic year, each of which consists of a teaching period followed by examinations. Company visits and networking are a well integrated part of your education. You conclude your studies by presenting your dissertation, prepared in cooperation with state of the art companies or within the Formula Student team.

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Educational approach

Within this Master's degree program you will benefit optimally and consistently from our expertise.

Specialized lecturers will share their work and research experience and coach you through a course of problem and project oriented learning.
At the same time you will practice your communicative skills in group or individually.

Curriculum Master CarEcology

An international program drawn up in cooperation with 8 European universities and university colleges.

Unique site

Our campus in the green lung of Antwerp offers you a professional base of operation with top of the bill labs and a super modern, multimedia study landscape: the iRoom.

Course Structure

The CarEcology program comprises 6 modules covering the core areas of the discipline plus an individual research thesis. Teaching includes lectures, seminars, case studies, group work, group and individual projects, visits and guest lectures.

Assessment

You will be assessed through individual and group assignments, laboratory reports, written examinations, and continuous coursework, as well as an individual research project (thesis and presentation).
Your dissertation will be carried out in collaboration with the automotive industry and you get the chance to be part of the Formula Student-team, developing and building a racing car.

Your profile

You want to know how new motor concepts take shape and what has been achieved within the field of alternative power actuation systems. How can design enable powertrain and body to behave energy efficient? And what about 'green fuels'? Are we entering an age of electric cars or hybrids?

You want to tackle these questions and learn everything there is to learn about new technological and ecological standards in automotive engineering.

Course content

This Master in CarEcology is designed to update your knowledge in a number of related fields (such as new materials, hybrid drives, production automation, materials recycling and sustainability, embedded software and hardware), as well as to bring innovative ideas to car concepts and production processes.

Your future

This course will provide a platform for career advancement in an increasingly competitive job market.

Entry requirements

To enroll in the CarEcology program you need a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (related to automotive engineering), which gives direct access to a Master's degree in your homeland.

English language

You are required to demonstrate a sufficient level of competence in the English language. We recommend a level equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of C1.

Duration - Start date

1 year full-time

16 September 2011

Fees and finance

Enrollment fee: 578€

All students will be required to pay additional fee to cover additional costs of excursions and the printing costs of the course materials.

Funded By

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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