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

Program Overview

The Automotive Mechatronics at Cranfield University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

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reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons.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 Mechatronics 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:

  • Have an appreciation of the Automotive Mechatronics Masters programme and course philosophy, structure, content, teaching methods, staff and administration.
  • Be familiar with key facilities (internal and external to Cranfield) and resources such as the library, computer network and Careers Service.
  • Have essential, fundamental knowledge prior to the study including a range of computing-related skills.
  • Have experienced team building and other interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
  • Appreciate the importance of time/project management throughout the study and Health and Safety at workplace.

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 revi

    Admission Requirements

    Academic Requirements

    A first or second class (or equivalent) UK Honours degree in engineering, mathematics or an applied science, with a wish to specialise in the growing field of Automotive Mechatronics.

    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.

    Students requiring a Tier 4 (General) visa must ensure they can meet the English language requirements set out by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and we recommend booking a IELTS for UKVI test.

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