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  Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control (MSc)


Cranfield University    Aerospace

Full time October MSc See website for details
Engineering (12)

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Are you fascinated by the world of autonomous vehicles? Look no further than Cranfield University's unique MSc programme in Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control. This course is designed for engineering, physics, or mathematics graduates who want to delve into the exciting field of autonomy. What sets us apart is our comprehensive curriculum, covering key aspects such as dynamics and control, guidance and navigation, sensor fusion, and communication. With input from industry experts and the chance to work on real-world research projects, you'll gain the skills needed for a successful career in the security, defence, marine, environmental, or aerospace industries. Don't miss this opportunity to become a sought-after autonomous systems engineer.

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The global market for aerial, ground, and marine autonomous vehicles has grown rapidly due to the advent of drones and driverless cars. Defence, aerospace, automotive and marine industries seek graduates conversant in key aspects of autonomy including: dynamics and control, guidance and navigation, decision making, sensor fusion, data and information fusion, communication and networking.

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Entry Requirements

A first or second class UK Honours degree in engineering, or an equivalent degree in engineering, engineering science, physics, applied mathematics or other appropriate applied science.

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.



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Student Profiles

Leonard Jeremie

Why did you choose Cranfield?

The AVDC course is a good gateway into the world of Autonomous platforms. It covers all the required knowledge to design, model and control a remote intelligent vehicle for a variety of applications. The final thesis gives you the opportunity to gather all the acquired skills and apply them to a single project. Though I personally worked on multi-UAV control, the thesis can focus on anything from satellite image processing to underwater vehicle control as long as it highlights the need of an autonomous behaviour. Most projects also demand some hardware testing in order to apply your findings to a real life scenario.

Owen Connor, Control and Navigation Engineer

"Cranfield is a different kind of university. Its postgraduate-only make-up, and close connections with industry give the university a range of experiences, backgrounds and expertise which other universities are unable to match. I would recommend AVDC and the course to anyone."

Scholarships

Cranfield University, in partnership with the British Council, is proud to join the Women in STEM Scholarship initiative by offering five fully funded scholarships for female students from wider Europe. We are looking for women with a background in STEM, who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM.

This scholarship programme aims to increase opportunities in STEM for girls and women. According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 percent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.

What it covers
A full scholarship which includes tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees.

Who can apply
We are looking for applicants who:
- are a woman (cis-gendered or trans) or identify as non-binary
- are a citizen and resident of are a citizen and resident of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.
- are able to take up a full-time course of study in the UK for the academic year from Sept/Oct 2024-25
- can demonstrate a need for financial support
- have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access onto one of the eligible Cranfield Masters courses
- can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study at a UK university
- are active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area
- are passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni

Value of Scholarship(s)

A full scholarship which includes tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees.

Application Procedure

The first step is to check that your course choice is eligible and submit a scholarship application using the link below. This form should be submitted before you make an application for admission to your chosen Cranfield course. If your scholarship application progresses to the next stage you will be given instructions on the further steps you must undertake. Please do not submit an application for admission to Cranfield University until you are advised to do so.

You must complete the online application form even if you have already received an offer to study at Cranfield or have deferred your offer from a previous year. Only applicants who have completed the online scholarship application form can be considered.


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We have a limited number of scholarships available for the next intake of full-time master's students. Funding opportunities are available to recognise academic success and enable you to enrol at Cranfield University to continue your studies as a postgraduate learner.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Variable by course and applicant

Eligibility

What it covers -
Scholarships cover part of the tuition fee and the amount you can be awarded is at the discretion of the course director for the programme you have applied for.

Who can apply -
In order to be considered, you need to show both aptitude and ability for the subject you have applied for. Scholarships are available for full-time master's courses.

Application Procedure

Applicants wishing to be considered for a Cranfield Scholarship should indicate their interest on their course application form including a short statement of why they should be considered.


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