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Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cranfield, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Automotive Engineering 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 Automotive Engineering 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Automotive Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. 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reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons.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.

Automotive Engineering Induction

Aim
    To introduce the programme and the courses and the facilities available at Cranfield.
Syllabus
    • Team working
    • Project management
    • Various interpersonal skills: report writing and presentation skills 
    • Various MS Office training packages
    • Library sessions with the Information Team covering qualitative information, referencing, ethics and plagiarism.
    • Careers sessions including CV writing, preparation for interviews and assessment centres, interview techniques
Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

  1. Have an appreciation of the Automotive Engineering Masters programme and course philosophy, structure, content, teaching methods, staff and administration.
  2. Be familiar with key facilities (internal and external to Cranfield) and resources such as the library, computer network and Careers Service.
  3. Have experienced team building and other interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
  4. Appreciate the importance of time/project management and health and safety throughout the study.
  5. Appreciation of the fundamentals of Engineering Ethics

Vehicle Design, Propulsion and Performance

Aim
    This module will provide deep understanding of vehicle propulsion options and driveline supporting students to analyse and predict vehicle performance. The interdependency of vehicle systems will be reviewed to critically evaluate the integration of differe

    Admission Requirements

    Academic Requirements

    A first or second class UK Honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or an applied science and demonstrable motivation for a career in automotive.

    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.

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    University Profile
    • Start Date 2017-10-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months