Automotive Engineering MSc at Cranfield University

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.

Faculty: Automotive  |  Duration: One year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October  |  Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Taught modules 40%, Group project 20%, Individual research project 40%. Compulsory modules: Principles of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Performance, Automotive Control and Simulation, Electrified Vehicle Propulsion and Energy Management, Vehicle Dynamics - Modelling, Simulation and Performance, Automotive Aerodynamics, Sustainable Power Unit Performance and Simulation, Automotive Structures, Simulation and CAE, Lightweight Materials and Manufacturing for Automotive Applications.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Automotive Programme at Cranfield University progress into engineering and technical leadership roles across the automotive industry.

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