Automotive Engineering (MSc)

Established for over 50 years with excellent industrial links and an outstanding record for the employment of its graduates, this course 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?

The MSc in Automotive Engineering is suitable for graduates in engineering, physics or mathematics, and will prepare you for a career in this exciting field, from engine design to hybrid and electric vehicles, chassis and braking operations, and much more.

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 placements 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 individual research project to them at an annual event held in July. Panel members include:

• Mr Rod J Calvert OBE (Chair), Automotive Management Consultant
• Mr Steven Miles, Ford Motor Company Ltd
• Mr Clive Crewe, AVL
• Mr Peter Stoker, Millbrook
• Mr Stefan Strahnz, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport
• Mr Simon Dowson, Delta Motorsport
• Mr Paul McCarthy, JCB Power Systems
• Mr Steve Swift, Emerald Automotive
• Mr Doug Cross, Flybrid Automotive Ltd
• Mr Steve Henson, Barclays
• Dr Leon Rosario, Ricardo
• Mr David Hudson, Tata Motors
• Mr Tobias Knichel, Punch Flybrid Limited
• Mr Iain Bomphray, Williams Advanced Engineering
• Mr Keith Benjamin, Jaguar Land Rover

Accreditation

The MSc is accredited by Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) & Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

• 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.

Companies that have recruited graduates of this course include:

• Jaguar Land Rover
• Lotus
• Millbrook Proving Ground
• McLaren
• Ricardo.

We also arrange company visits and career open days with key employers.

Visit the Automotive Engineering (MSc) page on the Cranfield University website for more details!