Automotive Mechatronics MSc at Cranfield University

Programme overview

Vehicles are no longer purely mechanical machines; they are complex electromechanical systems, driven by thousands of lines of software and designed using advanced tools and methodologies. From developing electric drivetrains that maximise energy efficiency, to designing active aerodynamic systems for high-end and hypercar applications, developing vehicles for clean-energy racing series, or creating advanced driver assistance systems for off-road applications, today’s automotive engineer must operate confidently across multiple engineering disciplines.

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

What you will study

Delivery: Taught component (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, Mechatronics Modelling for Vehicle Systems, Advanced Control Algorithm Design, Vehicle Software Engineering and Deployment, Advanced Vehicle Systems and AI.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK first or second class undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Ideally applicants will have studied in engineering, mathematics or an applied science subject. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,700 for the whole programme (2027/28). MSc Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 30,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). MSc Full-time Source

Intake: October

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://eve.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectuslinks/course/?title=Automotive%20Mechatronics

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