Cranfield University
An investment in education is a life-changing decision that will affect your future career. By choosing Cranfield you will be joining a forward-thinking community where our exceptional teaching, research and innovation leads to world-changing advances.
As an exclusively postgraduate university, we offer you a professional and mature study environment working with like-minded, talented people who are focused on advancing their careers. With an international community, consisting of 4,500 students and a truly global reputation, our passion for the areas we operate in and our long standing relationships with some of the most prestigious companies in industry mean that studying at Cranfield will undoubtedly open doors for you.
As a Masters student you will be working alongside other professionals from within your field of expertise, who are studying both full time and part-time. This will ensure that you network with a wide group of fellow students from different backgrounds, contributing to a rich learning experience. Researchers studying for a higher degree with us will benefit from our Doctoral Training Centre (DTC), which will enable you to join one of our specialist research communities based on your field of expertise. The DTC will also help you develop transferable skills that will support your personal development, as well as being attractive to potential employers. Our teaching quality has been independently assessed and received the highest recommendation possible from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) giving you the assurance that your study will be of the highest standards.
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If you have any questions about studying at Cranfield, or university in general, don’t hesitate to ask!
Open Days
Choosing where to study for your postgraduate degree requires a commitment in terms of both time and money. We realise the importance of not only studying a subject you are passionate about but also completing a course that will give you a head start in terms of future employment. That's why we encourage you to come and visit us.
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
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- Wednesday 6th June 2018
- Meet the Course Director for your programme of interest.
- Postgraduate
- find out more
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- Wednesday 5th September 2018
- Meet the Course Director for your programme of interest
- Postgraduate
- find out more
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- Saturday 24th November 2018
- Meet the Course Director for your programme of interest
- Postgraduate
- find out more
Student Life in Cranfield
The School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield School of Management and the School of Water, Energy and Environment are located on the Cranfield campus. There is also an extensive range of unique, industrial-scale facilities for research.
All campus amenities – including bars, shops, a post office, sports hall, bank and bookshop – are within walking distance. Excellent leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and the historic town of Bedford, just a short drive away. Whatever your recreational, social or sporting interests, the wide range of opportunities in and around Cranfield University are sure to offer something for everyone. Their on-campus nursery and pre-school offer the very best for young minds - both have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted on two occasions. Their Shrivenham campus is home to Cranfield Defence and Security. It is a secure military site in partnership with the Defence Academy, Ministry of Defence, UK. The Campus has an excellent array of facilities and activities available to staff, students and their families. During your time at the Defence Academy you will be part of a warm, welcoming community and there’s no shortage of things to do, both on and off Campus. Easily reachable from London and Swindon, this famous site is immersed in thought-provoking history and has a strong basis in providing postgraduate education.
Travel Information
Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway. There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.
Featured Programmes
Advanced Motorsport Engineering
Motorsport is an exacting world that requires total commitment from its engineers. Without their skills and expertise, teams don’t even get to race. This MSc will hone your skills and expertise in relation to motorsport and high performance engineering through a rigorous combination of teaching and motorsport related project work.
Aerospace Dynamics
This course provides both fundamental and applied knowledge to understand airflows, vehicle dynamics and control and methods for computational modelling. It will provide you with practical experience in the measurement, analysis, modelling and simulation of airflows and aerial vehicles. You have the choice of two specialist options which you choose once you commence your studies: Flight Dynamics or Aerodynamics.
Airport Planning and Management
A unique course created to meet a demand clearly stated by employers for graduates skilled and qualified in airport business development, planning, design, operations and environmental management. Study at the only UK university campus with a fully operational airport.
Astronautics and Space Engineering
The space sector contributes £7.5bn per annum to the UK economy alone, and space activity across Europe and the world continues to thrive. There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Evolving constantly since 1987, this course has prepared graduates for highly successful careers in the space sector.
Explosives Ordnance Engineering Course
The course offers advanced academic background necessary for students to contribute effectively to technically demanding projects in the field of explosives and Explosives Ordnance Engineering (EOE).
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Cranfield Campus
College Road
Cranfield
MK43 0AL
Bedfordshire
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