Cranfield University

MSc Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics

Cranfield University

Course overview

This Masters course helps students prepare for jobs in the fast-paced world of motorsport and high-performance engineering. It focuses on how mechanical, electronic, and computer systems work together in race cars. Students will learn a lot about advanced control systems, computer modelling, car communication networks, and built-in systems. This is a one-year, full-time course that starts in October and gives you an MSc degree.

Students will learn through lessons, a group design project, and their research project. They will study topics like how vehicles move, how different systems work together, and management skills for motorsport. Cranfield University has a long history of working with the motorsport industry since the 1970s and has special centres approved by the FIA (motorsport's world governing body). The course content is shaped by a group of industry experts, making sure it's useful for today's jobs.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to send a personal statement. In this, you will explain why you want to do the course and other important details about your studies. You also need a reference from a teacher or an employer. You can choose to upload your CV (a document that lists your work experience) with your application to show what you've done.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least a second-class (2:2) UK Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification from their country, in an engineering field (like electronics), or a science subject such as aerodynamics, physics, or applied mathematics.
  • They are also expected to have qualifications equal to A-Level Mathematics and Physics from the UK.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your main language, you will need an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall. Within this, you'll need at least 6.5 in reading and listening, and 7.0 in speaking and writing.
  • The university also accepts similar scores from other recognised English tests, such as TOEFL (100 overall) or Pearson PTE Academic (68 overall).

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 Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics programme pursue rewarding careers in motorsport and high-performance engineering, such as:

  • Braking Calibration Engineer
  • Race Engineer
  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Specialist
  • Project Engineer for electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Roles in high-performance engineering firms

Cost of study

For the 2025-26 academic year, the tuition fee for the full-time and Part-time MSc Aerospace Computational Engineering programme is £27,910.

Admission

The admission process for the MSc Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics course at Cranfield University is conducted through an online application submitted through the university's admissions office. Speak to one of our trained counsellors. For help and guidance.

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