Cranfield University

MSc Aerospace Manufacturing

Cranfield University

Course overview

The Cranfield University MSc Aerospace Manufacturing programme is designed to address the evolving needs of the aerospace industry, concentrating on the design, development, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, and their components. This course aims to equip graduates with the ability to manage improvement programmes in aerospace manufacturing and enhance productivity. It offers start dates in October or March for full-time students, with part-time options available year-round.

The course structure includes taught modules, a group project, and an individual project. Teaching methods comprise lectures, workshops, case studies, tutorials, and company visits. Students engage in solving industrial problems within teams, an experience highly valued by both students and future employers. The programme ensures strong input from sector experts and provides access to a wide range of specialised equipment and software.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a personal statement outlining their motivations for applying to the course and sharing other pertinent details about their academic background. A relevant academic or employer reference is also necessary. Students have the choice to include their curriculum vitae with their applications to showcase any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Candidates need to have a UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, or an international qualification considered equivalent. 
  • Should an applicant not fulfil these standard entry criteria, they may pursue a Pre-Master's course; successful completion of this path will then enable their entry into the MSc programme.

English Proficiency: 

  • All applicants whose native language is not English are required to have an overall score of 6.5 in IELTS, with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components. 
  • Other English test results, such as TOEFL and PTE, can also be provided for consideration.

Scholarships

  • Airbus Master’s Student Bursary

    €3,000 tuition fees.

  • Alumni Discounts

    The 20% course fee discount is available to Cranfield University and Cranfield School of Management graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Antony and Amanda Jenkins MBA Scholarship for Women Leaders

    Up to £10,000 towards the tuition fees (2 scholarships available).

  • Championing Diversity Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Changemaker Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Cranfield ALCS International Scholarship

    This scholarship offers a 20% fee discount to applicants holding an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Cranfield College of Aeronautics Heritage Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee bursary.

    Up to £5,000

  • Cranfield Excellence International Scholarships

    50 Scholarships of £10,000 and £15,000

  • Cranfield Excellence Merit Scholarships

    Funding value: up to £10,000 for international applicants and 20% for all nationals paying Home Fees.

  • Cranfield Faraday, Anderson and Parker Scholarship

    Up to £5500 towards tuition fee.

  • Delta Foundation Chevening Scholarship Taiwan

  • Frank Whittle Scholarships for the Cranfield Thermal Power MSc

    Up to 50% of the tuition fees for the MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion.

  • Global Clinical Supplies Group Scholarship

    £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Global Excellence Scholarship in Aerospace Dynamics

    A £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Mister Gees Foundation Scholarships

    £5000 towards tuition fees for a UK or international student studying a full-time Water and Wastewater Processes MSc - Environmental Science route.

    Up to £5,000

  • Norman C.T. Liu Women in Aviation Scholarship

    £10,000 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Relithan (Technology) Scholarship

    £20,000 fund for both 25/26 and 26/27 starts.

    Up to £20,000

  • Sir Peter Gregson Scholarship

    Four Scholarships of £16,000 for a PhD.

    Up to £16,000

  • The Boeing Global Engagement Scholarship

    Funding value - up to £5,000 toward tuition fees.

  • The Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship

    Up to £10,000 towards tuition fees (one scholarship per year available).

Career opportunities

The MSc in Aerospace Manufacturing prepares graduates for key roles within the aerospace industry, such as:

  • Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
  • Production Manager (Aerospace)
  • Materials & Processes Engineer
  • Supply Chain Specialist (Aerospace)
  • Quality Engineer (Aerospace)
  • Research and Development Engineer

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the MSc Aerospace Manufacturing at Cranfield University is £27,910.

Admission

Please submit your applications for this course directly to the university through the application portal. Our counsellors are available to guide you through this process.

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