Cranfield University

MSc Metal Additive Manufacturing

Cranfield University

Course overview

The Cranfield University MSc Metal Additive Manufacturing programme focuses on sustainable manufacturing, specialising in metal additive manufacturing processes, capabilities, system design, and modelling. This course aims to deliver specialist knowledge, skills, and experience needed to work in this cutting-edge field, enabling students to contribute to broader sustainability efforts. It is designed for students from science and engineering backgrounds.

The programme provides access to state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facilities, including various metal additive manufacturing systems. Students gain experience across a range of materials, including alloys and exotic elements. The course involves seven compulsory taught modules, practical work, written examinations, case studies, essays, presentations, and tests. Students also undertake a group project to solve an industrial problem and an individual research project, with content informed by industry needs.

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. 
  • Applicants who do not fulfil these standard entry criteria 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

Graduates of the MSc Metal Additive Manufacturing programme work as:

  • Additive Manufacturing Engineer
  • Applications Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Research Assistant
  • Process Development Engineer
  • Materials Scientist (Additive Manufacturing)

Cost of study

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

Admission

Applications for the Cranfield University MSc Metal Additive Manufacturing are submitted directly to the university. Please speak to our trained advisors for help.

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