Automobile & Motorsport
Automotive Engineering MSc
Cranfield UniversityA whole-vehicle engineering MSc covering propulsion, electrification, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, structures and automotive systems integration.
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Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
1 year full-time
Programme Overview
Cranfield's Automotive Engineering MSc develops understanding of complete vehicle systems.
Students study vehicle architecture, propulsion, electrification, driveline systems, dynamics, aerodynamics, structures and electronic control systems.
The programme examines conventional, hybrid and fully electric powertrains alongside whole-vehicle performance and sustainable mobility.
Students complete taught modules, a major group design project and an individual industry-relevant research project.
Entry Requirements
Applicants normally require a UK first- or second-class honours degree or equivalent international qualification.
Suitable backgrounds include:
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Physics
Mathematics
Applied Science
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English-Language Requirements
IELTS Academic:
6.5 overall
Minimum 5.5 in each component
TOEFL before 21 January 2026:
92 overall with Cranfield's component minimums
TOEFL from 21 January 2026:
4.5 overall
Minimum 4.0 in each component
PTE Academic:
65 overall
Minimum 59 in each component
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
Cranfield engineering and transport scholarships and relevant external automotive-sector funding may be available. Applicants should use Cranfield's Funding Finder for current awards.