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Cranfield University....... is it a good one?

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Could you please comment on the mix messages and feel here. I've look at other universities and they don't seem to have this response.

Would my lecture specfical be approachable and specfical do they speck English well, I've can relate to the comments above strong accents or none-fluent speaking can make things difficult.

Could you please address the negative comments and concerns in the above message from others? There seem to be a general vib going on as if it you and them.
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Original post by Incognito321
Could you please comment on the mix messages and feel here. I've look at other universities and they don't seem to have this response.

Would my lecture specfical be approachable and specfical do they speck English well, I've can relate to the comments above strong accents or none-fluent speaking can make things difficult.

Could you please address the negative comments and concerns in the above message from others? There seem to be a general vib going on as if it you and them.


Hi:smile:,

Many of the messages were written as far back as 2005 -that is over 12 years ago! It is fair to say that the comments can not be reflective of the comments today. As I have said, I am a current PhD student and can tell you about Cranfield, at least from what I have seen. My PhD program has seen me
collaborate with/ visit a few universities outside the UK and within the UK -Glasgow, Cambridge, Loughborough, Imperial; I have not found myself out of place in these interactions. Cranfield does many collaborations with Universities around the world- from Cambridge, to MIT, to Warwick.... The list is endless.

Yes, your lectures will be in English and, for international students whose English isn't top-notch, there is a one-year English program at Cranfield which can be taken before you start. The research language is English so English speaking and writing is non-negotiable.

I am an international student. I do not think my English and use of nuances and punctuation is bad:u:.

The concerns which I have gotten from some students when I have asked them in detail has always been concerns about the social activities and night-life. I do not think there's much we can do about it here. Cranfield University is wholly-postgraduate and research intensive. You will not see any undergraduate here and, as such, less social activities which tends to be a thing of undergrads. There's social activities on campus and in Bedford and Milton Keynes; however students who come to Cranfield tend to view these as less of a priority.

I am happy to answer specifics, like I said:h:.

Best,
Cranfield TSR Rep.
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I done not know how to say this for people to belive me, but please do not come to Cranfield.
There are so many reasons.
It out in the middle of no where.

You want get the true culture of England because there is only 3% English student and similar to academic staff. It not because English student don't do MSc in general they do you should email other universities and ask these facts. I think that was the EU student feel sad about.

They are a research university and care very little about MSc student. It all about how much money they can make.

Yes I'm not a happy student but there are many of us.

If you honestly ask students I don't think many would recommend it 100% every student feel low about there experience for some reason.

You come at your own risk and at the end of the day lot of people have warned you off.
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I am a former Cranfield MSc student. I can read a lot of crap here. If you are going to do a MSc but you still think like you are an undergraduate, let me tell you that you are in the wrong place. A MSc is completely different, you will not be expected to be tuitioned, or else you are going through lectures and they will give you an assignment which you must solve BY YOURSELF. They are preparing you for industry. Then, when you will get a job, you will be ready. The companies will not expect to teach you, they will expect you to be profitable from the very first week. For that, you should know how to tackle new problems and sort them by yourself. That is what they teach you at Cranfield.Certainly, the place is not London or Manchester where you can go out and have fun, but you will not have much time for it either. It is quite intensive. I did not have Christmas or Easter holidays because I had three assignments to do and two exams to prepare for. I did not see it very difficult but yes quite hard. I went through because I heard the initial words during presentation: Perseverance and been constant. As mature student, I felt displaced, most students were in their early twenties so when I was talking about past industry experiences I realized that they were babies by that time (same with my Thesis supervisor). Did I learn anything at Cranfield? My experience was positive. There are obvious things which I did not like but in life not everything is disposed at my wishes. However, because it is so isolated, your new friendships are going to be for live. Even for a mature student like me. I found my best friend there and I can see that many others still keep in touch and spend summer holidays together after many years.You will know how good is a Cranfield degree (even better if you manage Distinction) when you will get a job. It took me one month only after graduation. In the company, after a month they promote me immediately (and I am not the only one that I know it has been). Six months after that, they promote me again becoming manager and they are still afraid I will leave them at any moment.In your interview, you will experience, they will look at your degree and they will whisper Cranfield with admiration.All people I met they had a job after three months maximum (the ones who passes). Beware that I met many that they were expelled from University because they did not pass the bar or standard. If you expect joy, parties, etc., forget it choose somewhere else. Cranfield will not be the place because you will not have time if you pretend to excel. If you are willing to just pass, Why do you want to choose Cranfield? Go somewhere else because your priority is different, perhaps, Universidade Técnica de Angola (Africa) will suit better.I do not say it is the best in Sheffield and Manchester you have great universities, but it is among them for sure.
Original post by NDT-TWI
I am a former Cranfield MSc student. I can read a lot of crap here. If you are going to do a MSc but you still think like you are an undergraduate, let me tell you that you are in the wrong place. A MSc is completely different, you will not be expected to be tuitioned, or else you are going through lectures and they will give you an assignment which you must solve BY YOURSELF. They are preparing you for industry. Then, when you will get a job, you will be ready. The companies will not expect to teach you, they will expect you to be profitable from the very first week. For that, you should know how to tackle new problems and sort them by yourself. That is what they teach you at Cranfield.Certainly, the place is not London or Manchester where you can go out and have fun, but you will not have much time for it either. It is quite intensive. I did not have Christmas or Easter holidays because I had three assignments to do and two exams to prepare for. I did not see it very difficult but yes quite hard. I went through because I heard the initial words during presentation: Perseverance and been constant. As mature student, I felt displaced, most students were in their early twenties so when I was talking about past industry experiences I realized that they were babies by that time (same with my Thesis supervisor). Did I learn anything at Cranfield? My experience was positive. There are obvious things which I did not like but in life not everything is disposed at my wishes. However, because it is so isolated, your new friendships are going to be for live. Even for a mature student like me. I found my best friend there and I can see that many others still keep in touch and spend summer holidays together after many years.You will know how good is a Cranfield degree (even better if you manage Distinction) when you will get a job. It took me one month only after graduation. In the company, after a month they promote me immediately (and I am not the only one that I know it has been). Six months after that, they promote me again becoming manager and they are still afraid I will leave them at any moment.In your interview, you will experience, they will look at your degree and they will whisper Cranfield with admiration.All people I met they had a job after three months maximum (the ones who passes). Beware that I met many that they were expelled from University because they did not pass the bar or standard. If you expect joy, parties, etc., forget it choose somewhere else. Cranfield will not be the place because you will not have time if you pretend to excel. If you are willing to just pass, Why do you want to choose Cranfield? Go somewhere else because your priority is different, perhaps, Universidade Técnica de Angola (Africa) will suit better.I do not say it is the best in Sheffield and Manchester you have great universities, but it is among them for sure.



Thanks for this detailed reply @NDI-TWI.

I do not think I need to say more again. The problem you have highlighted is the same "problem" I have seen elsewhere- persons not quite understanding what an MSc/PhD-only University requires of them and give to them. And this is understandable, I had a shock of some sort in my first couple of days at Cranfield :smile:. But since then, I have had colleagues and friends, keen on remaining in the academia, who complete their programme at Cranfield and immediately move over to Cambridge and Oxford for a PhD or employed as a research fellow.

I'm yet to complete my Phd, I'm an international student yet I've been quite lucky and fortunate to have a research position waiting for me before I am done.

The education at Cranfield is intense but, thankfully, many students are prepared and do cope quite well.

Cheers,
Cranfield TSR Rep
Oke- PhD Student at @Cranfield University
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I attended Cranfield in 1982 it was my one and only choice I applied 3 times as entry was very competitive. Cranfield was founded by Sir Stafford Cripps as an advanced centre of excellence Cranfield only offered post graduate and research programs, basic degree are offered by the plethora of universities who cater for lower level qualifications. The normal entry qualifications when I applied were. First Class Degree from an accredited university. The moron who called this prestigious establishment would clearly have not got through the security gate
Original post by aioria
I have never seen Cranfield University in the top places of the RAE in the
UK. I have heard it is a very good university. What do you know about this?
I have been researching its school of engineering and I found a very
attracting Master degree . I already have an acceptance letter for the
course in thermal power and fluid Engineering at the University of Manchester
but god this Cranfield study program is exactly what I have been looking for.

I don´t know what to do. Going to Manchester or Cranfield. I like more cransfield program but Manchester has a worldwide reputation at engineering.

What do you think about Cranfield??


KuinKra is a total prick . I have. Masters Degree and. PhD from Cranfield and to complete the latter turned down a fully funded scholarship to MIT So why Cranfield - Look up its History, Alumni and record This university was established by Sir Stafford Cripps and has been a Mecca for intellectual rigour .
I got one offer from Cranfield in Robotics and I am searching for any information about it now. I heard that it lack undergraduate education and that is why it does not posess reputaton like others. It is also a problem, since no comparison can be widely accepted then. Only great data shown by the official is obviously not enough.
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@Cranfield UniversityIs 2:2 enough to get an admission in Msc supply chain and logistics
Original post by Taha901
@Cranfield UniversityIs 2:2 enough to get an admission in Msc supply chain and logistics

Hi Taha901,
A second class UK honours degree in a relevant degree should meet the entry requirements.
More information is available on the course here
https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/masters-courses/logistics-and-supply-chain-management

Good luck on your application,

Nick Simon
Cranfield TSR student rep
This thread is jokes...the dichotomy of the opinions lol. I think it's been established that the uni is excellent for engineering.

I'm looking at the archaeomaterials MSc course. I really never knew this uni existed and I'm excited to find out more. Would I get in with a 2.2 at undergrad and a Merit for previous MSc?

Thanks
Does anyone know the reputation of the Archaeomaterials course at Cranfield University?
Original post by Bongo Bongo
Does anyone know the reputation of the Archaeomaterials course at Cranfield University?


Hi there :smile:

Forensics isn’t my area, but if you want to chat to a few people currently studying this at Cranfield, we have a unibuddy chat!
https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/ambassador-chat
You can filter the theme by ‘Forensics’ to find those related to this area of study.

The Forensic Science Institute at Cranfield had a recent investment of £7.2 million for the latest and highest quality forensic equipment, academic staff, and facilities, making it world-class!
Cranfield also places a lot of emphasis on employability, with their great industry links enhancing the teaching experience, as well as supporting you through the Career Development Service, the library services, and many more.

I hope this helps!
Ciara
2nd year Agrifood PhD student
Cranfield Student Ambassador
Original post by Bongo Bongo
I'm looking at the archaeomaterials MSc course. I really never knew this uni existed and I'm excited to find out more. Would I get in with a 2.2 at undergrad and a Merit for previous MSc?

Thanks


Sorry, I'm not a part of the admissions process (I'm just a student myself!) but I suggest getting in contact with admissions to discuss this :smile:
Their email is [email protected]

I hope this (also) helps!
Ciara
2nd year Agrifood PhD student
Cranfield Student Ambassador