Automotive Engineering (Taught)

The Automotive Engineering MSc at Cranfield University prepares engineers to design, analyse and optimise complete vehicle systems that are safer, more energy-efficient and more sustainable. This course provides advanced knowledge of vehicle architecture, propulsion and driveline systems, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, structures, and electrical and electronic control systems, enabling you to understand how mechanical and electrical subsystems interact within modern passenger, commercial and specialised vehicles. The programme covers electrification, energy management strategies and emerging vehicle technologies while maintaining a strong emphasis on whole-vehicle performance, systems integration and real-world engineering constraints.

Established for over 60 years with excellent industrial links and an outstanding record for the employment of its graduates, the MSc in Automotive Engineering has been developed to provide the industry with high calibre engineers that are equipped with the necessary skills to advance vehicle technology to meet the demands of the future.

Who is it for?
This course is ideal for graduates who want a broad, high-level grounding in automotive engineering:

• Engineers from mechanical, electrical, aerospace, manufacturing and similar backgrounds who want to develop strong vehicle-systems expertise.

• Science graduates (physics, mathematics or applied sciences) seeking a structured pathway into automotive engineering with support in modelling.

• MEng/BEng graduates wanting to enhance their technical capabilities across propulsion, structures, dynamics, integration and emerging technologies.

Why this course?
This course aims to provide graduates with the technical qualities, transferable skills and independent learning ability to make them effective in organisations that design and develop automotive products. Our strategic links with industry ensure that all of the course material is relevant, timely and meets the needs of organisations competing within the automotive sector. This industry-led education makes Cranfield graduates some of the most desirable in the world for automotive companies to recruit.

We offer students the opportunity to study in a postgraduate only environment where Masters' graduates can go onto secure positions in full-time employment in their chosen field, or undertake academic research. You will be taught by leading academics as well as industrial practitioners, and work alongside a strong research team at Cranfield University.

Industry placement opportunities are on offer during research work.

Informed by Industry
The MSc in Automotive Engineering is directed by an Industrial Advisory Panel comprising senior engineers from the automotive sector. This maintains course relevancy and ensures that graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge required by leading employers.

You will have the opportunity to meet this panel and present your work for the group design project to them at an annual event held in April.

Accreditation
The Automotive Engineering MSc is accredited by:

• Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

• Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET)

Your career
Our postgraduate Automotive Engineering course provides you with the necessary skills for a career in the automotive industry. Cranfield’s automotive graduates have an excellent employment record and currently occupy positions of high responsibility in industry, such as managers of research establishments, chief engineers, engine and vehicle programme managers. Some of our graduates decide to continue their education through PhD studies with Cranfield University.

Taught modules: 40%, Group projects: 20%, Individual project: 40%

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS