Systems Engineering MSc Apprenticeship at Cranfield University

Programme overview

This part-time course meets the requirements of the Level 7 System Engineering Master's Apprenticeship Programme. Eligible organisations will be able to use their Apprenticeship Levy to cover the cost of the course tuition fees. Our Level 7 Systems Engineering Master’s Apprenticeship prepares learners for the professional practice of systems engineering (SE) roles in multi-disciplinary teams across a range of industries. The course content and delivery focus on SE professionals working in distributed, agile teams using shared models and flexible working approaches.

Faculty: Defence | Duration: MSc: up to three years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September | Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Blended learning. Compulsory modules: Introduction to Systems and Systems Engineering, System Definition, Systems Thinking in Practice, Enterprise Systems Engineering, System Design and Realisation, Systems Engineering Application Workshop, Systems Research Methods, Thesis.

Career pathways

Takes you on to impressive career prospects across a range of roles commensurate with your experience. This includes membership of multidisciplinary teams in acquisition, supply or research organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in an science or engineering related discipline. Alternatively, a lower qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. To study for a formal award with us you will need to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively in English in an academic environment prior to the start of the course. Most applicants meet our English language requirements by having previously obtained a higher education level qualification from a UK university. Applicants without UK qualifications can usually meet the English requirement through employment in the UK (a minimum of 5 years continuous employment immediately prior to the start of the course is required), providing you can supply a reference from your current employer which explicitly confirms you are able to communicate effectively in English.

GBP 20,100 for the whole programme (2025/26). MSc Part-time; apprenticeship programme fee (employer-funded via the Apprenticeship Levy), includes tuition and end-point assessment Source

Intake: September

Duration: MSc: up to three years part-time

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