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Overview
Our Master’s programmes attract students from around the world, drawn by the combination of academic excellence, strong industry focus and our unique facilities. We have been providing world-class postgraduate education and training for over 75 years. The faculty prides itself in graduating students that are ready to tackle the emerging needs of industry that go on to join our influential alumni network where our graduates can be found in senior positions around the world.
- Aerospace and Aviation
- AI, Robotics and Space
- Defence and Security
- Leadership and Management
- Environment Sustainability
- Manufacturing Materials and Design
- Automotive, Energy & Photonics engineering
Scholarships/Bursaries
Scholarships for students enrolling on a full-time master’s at the university are available to students who have been recognised for academic success, allowing for them to continue their studies as postgraduates.
We are pleased to have a host of scholarships for entry onto a range of our master’s degrees. These scholarships have been developed to enable you to fulfil your aspirations to study with us and show our commitment to attracting a high calibre of students, who are dedicated to making an impact in their chosen career.
These include
Course Excellence Scholarship – 50% full fee scholarship
Regional Excellence Scholarship – 40% full fee scholarship
Cranfield Merit Scholarship (Environment, Agrifood, Water and Energy)
Cranfield Forensic Institute Merit Scholarship – Up to 15% full fee scholarship
Cranfield India Scholarship – 40% full fee scholarship
Cranfield Mexico Scholarship – 40% full fee scholarship
Aerospace & Aviation, AI, Robotics & Space
Aerospace and Aviation
Our history and heritage in aircraft research and design over the last 70 years is extending into the future with new capabilities in aircraft electrification, unmanned aerial vehicle technology and urban mobility. We are one of the few universities in the world to have its own airport.
Our aerospace courses cover all aspects of aircraft design from structures, materials, avionics, gas turbine engines to aerospace dynamics. In an increasingly interconnected world, our award-winning research and teaching is helping to define the future of global transport. We specialise in understanding the whole environment in which transport operates: the vehicles, infrastructure, businesses and logistics as well as the human aspects of operating, managing and using transport.
We have a number of facilities unique to the university sector, ranging from our global research airport including the UK’s first Digital Air Traffic Control Centre, our own aircraft with academic flying staff that operate our National Flying Laboratory. In addition to our National Wind Tunnel and Gas Turbine test facilities, high performance computing cluster, robotics test cells and autonomous systems laboratories. We continue to make substantial investment highlighted by our Aerospace Integration Research Centre and the world-leading Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTec) spearheading the UK’s research into digital aviation technology which houses our 737-400 in the Hangar Laboratory. Many of our facilities are used by students throughout their time with us, as part of our teaching to help embed the classroom knowledge to hands-on practical sessions as part of your project work.
Our world-class facilities include high-performance wind tunnels, a crash impact test centre and our accident investigation laboratory, which is dedicated to our work in aviation, marine and rail safety and the only accident investigation laboratory of its type outside the United States.
AI, Robotics and Space
AI, Robotics and Space Engineering are at the forefront of a technological revolution that is reshaping our world. These fields offer unparalleled opportunities for innovation, creativity, and intellectual growth. By specialising in these disciplines, you'll be at the forefront of the ground-breaking advancements that are driving progress across sectors such as aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, energy, defence, and more.
Our MSc programmes provide a unique platform to explore the cutting-edge developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, and computing, and to contribute to shaping the future of technology. The Astronautics and Space Engineering course has consistently prepared graduates for highly successful careers in the space sector, from earth observation to planetary exploration, launch vehicles to spacecraft operations, and much more.Our experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities provide a supportive and stimulating environment to explore your interests and get involved in cutting-edge industry projects.
Our Intelligent Automation Laboratory provides student a unique facility for research into intelligent automation, systems installation and the assembly of airframe and aero-engine structures, while our Robotics Lab is well equipped with a range of industrial robots, including a FANUC CR-35iA collaborative robot that can be configured in individual and collaborative cells. The physical elements are supported by software resources allowing research solutions to be investigated virtually. We also boast an Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAV) laboratory which is equipped with a netted area for flight tests and a variety of sensors, used for testing in the areas of guidance, navigation, control and surveillance.
Defence & Security, Environment, Water
Defence & Security
Cranfield is one of the world's leading universities for defence and security education, research and consultancy.
With an unrivalled reputation, built over 40 years, our expertise is trusted by governments, armed forces, industry and security services around the world.
Our security cleared staff and 'behind the wire' secure facilities are at the forefront of their fields, encompassing critical areas such as energetics, defence acquisition, international stabilization, and cyber security. We don't just teach theory – we provide specialist knowledge to industry, security and emergency services, military, governments and NGO's, underpinning defence and security reform around the world.
As a postgraduate academic provider to the UK's Ministry of defence, we offer a unique gateway to practical education and solutions that create real impact for military, security, and civilian personnel.
Forensics
Cranfield Forensic Institute (CFI)
CFI is the renowned home for the many forensic-related disciplines at Cranfield University, such as ballistics, explosives, materials science, engineering failures and forensic archaeology and anthropology. We are the only university in the world to accommodate these disciplines within a science and technology faculty.
We have extensive expertise and exceptional facilities in a wide range of forensic science specialities. Our students have access to excellent laboratory facilities for the analysis of a wide range of materials, including modern and archaeological bone, art historical pieces and archaeological artefacts, and explosives.
Students benefit from the specialist knowledge of teaching staff who have worked extensively in forensic casework and research environments, many of whom are recognised experts in their fields. This is complemented by contributions from external experts who share their professional experience. In addition, strong links with forensic service providers, police forces, military, national agencies and historical and academic institutions ensure that our course content and research areas are current and relevant.
Our MSc courses have been formally accredited by the internationally renowned Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Our Cranfield Forensic MSc courses:
Digital Forensics MSc/PgDip/PgCert
The new MSc in Digital Forensics, offered by Cranfield University in partnership with CCL Solutions Group, (CCL) will seek to address the academically orientated operational needs of UK policing and serious skills shortage of educated and trained individuals in the field to fill digital forensic positions and support the UK’s criminal justice system.
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc, PgDip
Students gain an understanding of how traditional and advanced techniques from archaeological science and physical anthropology can be applied in the forensic context. Learn how the excavation of buried remains, the analysis of human remains and trauma identification can be used in civil, criminal and human rights investigations.
This MSc is highly practical by its very nature. There is a focus on the interpretational skills required to critically evaluate different forms of forensic evidence recovered from exhibits in the laboratory and at the crime scene, based on scenarios.
With particular focus on biological evidence types, such as DNA, blood and other body fluids, the MSc focuses on the decision making and practitioner opinion of the scientific evidence based on real life case scenarios.
Forensic Investigation MSc, PgDip, PgCert
Gain an overview of the application of science to forensic problems in this highly practical and hands-on course. You will learn about the latest forensic methodologies and cutting-edge research, which will enable you to resolve issues in relation to civil and criminal law.
Environmental Sustainability
For 50 years, Cranfield has been contributing to societal challenges such as sustainability, enhancing natural capital and ensuring that global food systems are more resilient for the future. We are recognised worldwide by industry, government and academe for our research and teaching in plants, soil, water, and air.
Our postgraduate Environment and Agrifood programmes, including national doctoral programmes and specialist masters’ courses, give the leaders of the future the skills and vocational experience with industry they need to make a difference.
Our near-industrial scale research facilities are unparalleled. These are combined with continual and substantive investment in our students, staff, and infrastructure.
Water
Communities around the world face a range of threats to the sustainability and resilience of the water systems which support their lives and livelihoods. Cranfield graduates are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to problems caused by pollution, climate change, urbanisation, the effects of poverty, and the need to deliver net zero water services and transition to a circular economy. For more than 40 years now, Cranfield has been delivering high-impact research which advances society’s ability to provide water for people, for food, for the environment, and for business. Our expertise is award-winning, and our innovations are making water services and natural water bodies more resilient and sustainable.
Our Water MSc, together with our world-class learning environment, play a key role in providing the skills and know-how to address fundamental global challenges. By study Water 7 Wastewater Processes you will learn the applied skills to make a meaningful contribution to the sector – whether this is with government, industry, NGOs or pursuing your own vision as an innovator or consultant.
Manufacturing & Design, Automotive, Energy
Manufacturing, Materials + Design
Manufacturing and Materials
Cranfield has a distinctive approach to manufacturing research, education and training. We combine expertise in design, technology and management, along with research into materials sciences, all with a focus on manufacturing.
A broad range of subjects are available whether you have an interest in digital manufacturing (industry 4.0) and management to help develop the factories of the future, to developing unique materials, design and production process to shape the products of the future.
We have exceptional facilities many of which are unique in the university sector. These include ‘clean rooms’, high temperature coatings and materials characterisation facilities, composite manufacturing and impact testing facilities including the FIA-approved Cranfield Impact Centre. Our welding laboratory features robotic, automated, and advanced arc welding equipment, high powered laser systems and a record-breaking hyperbaric welding chamber. We have also developed virtual and augmented reality facilities alongside the ability to simulate manufacturing systems and maintenance/repair operations.
Our impact can be seen in both industry and government worldwide; we have long standing relationships with companies such as Rolls-Royce, Boeing, BAE Systems, BD Pharmaceuticals, Meditech Gloves and the European Space Agency, where our research and teaching is helping to define a smart, green and clean future for Manufacturing. Our students work on industry focused projects giving you direct experience and exposure to some of the biggest names in the sector.
Design
We believe that Design Thinking is a powerful process that when mastered will empower our professional learners to unlock their creative potential to generate novel ideas and to translate these ideas into tangible and impactful outputs for innovation. Studying at Cranfield's Centre for Design Engineering provides you with the opportunity to apply Design Thinking in practice with our partners in industry, Government or the NGO sector.
Commercially relevant, our postgraduate courses are directed through an Industry Advisory Panel that ensures the content is relevant to employer requirements. The Centre collaborates with international best practice organisations such as Procter and Gamble, Cisco, Oxfam, Whirlpool, SAB Miller and IBM to develop new cutting-edge tools and innovative product and service solutions.
This course has been carefully designed to advance your knowledge of Design Thinking and you will benefit from working alongside leading academics with confidence to generate convincing ideas in Cranfield’s world-class facilities. You will enhance your professional skills and innovation design portfolio, and this will provide you with the ‘know how’ to develop your long-term career as a creative professional working towards a more sustainable future.
Automotive, Energy and Photonics engineering
Automotive
Home to our internationally recognised Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MScs. Our world-class facilities include high-performance wind tunnels, an off-road vehicle dynamics facility and a crash impact test centre (one of just two FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) approved test centres in the world).
Our Multi-User Environment for Autonomous Vehicle Innovation is a £9 million ‘smart’ roadway test environment for the development of intelligent and autonomous vehicles, the first of its kind in the UK next to an airport and within the controlled setting of a university campus. It includes the associated systems needed to integrate emerging technologies into our day-to-day lives.
Automotive and Motorsport students go on to a broad spectrum of successful careers and our alumni operate at the highest levels within automotive and motorsport companies around the world.
Energy and Sustainability
We inform the energy and sustainability industry and government because our expertise is world-renowned for both the engineering and management of energy solutions. Our research is making a difference in the sector: from increasingly efficient oil platforms to the cutting edge of renewable energy technologies.
Our postgraduate community includes MSc and doctoral students from around the globe. Our graduates are working in engineering and management roles across the energy sector, putting their learning into practice and making a significant impact.
Our expertise is supported by unique industrial scale experimental facilities across many different kinds of energy systems. These include an ocean systems laboratory, gas turbines, an anaerobic digestion plant, and high temperature coating test facilities. These make our site a wholly unique and unparalleled centre for energy research and learning.
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