Program Overview
The Aerospace Manufacturing (MTech PgCert PgDip) at Cranfield University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aerospace Manufacturing (MTech PgCert PgDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aerospace Manufacturing (MTech PgCert PgDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.
To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.
Course modules
Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.
Operations Management
| Aim |
To introduce you to the core factors of managing operations and the concept of flow in operations. |
|---|---|
| Syllabus |
• An introduction to manufacturing organisations and functions. • The theory of operations, flow in manufacturing and what enables/inhibits it. • Order winners, Order qualifiers, and competitive priorities. • Key Performance Indicators in manufacturing. • Product/Process matrix, facility layouts, production strategies, product families. • Customer Demand and capacity planning, and standardization. • Process flow diagrams, and value stream maps. • S&OP, Master Production Scheduling, BOM, and scheduling rules. • Push vs Pull production. • Information systems; MRP, MPRll, ERP, and Kanban systems. • Maintenance management strategies. • Dimensions of Quality, Quality management frameworks, and the cost of quality. • Roles of inventory; inventory management systems and measures. • Lean Manufacturing. • Class discussion of cases, exercises, and videos to support this syllabus. |
| Intended learning outcomes |
On successful completion of this module you will be able to: 1. Discuss the importance of the operations functions of an organisation and how operations performance can impact the success of the whole organisation. 2. Assess production and capacity management strategies that can be deployed to meet customer demand for products and services. 3. Assess the importance of inventory, maintenance, and quality management systems in achieving high levels of operational performance. 4. Determine the role of information in planning, control, and scheduling, including the role of IT systems. 5. Critique the different attributes of the Lean Production System and how they apply to contemporary operational contexts. |
Manufacturing System
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A first or second class UK Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.
Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for the Pre-Masters programme, successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to this course for a second year of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Cranfield University
Cranfield University
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Cranfield University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months