Cranfield University

MSc Welding Engineering

Cranfield University

Course overview

The MSc Welding Engineering at Cranfield University is a one-year, full-time master’s course. It is designed for students who want to grow their skills in welding for industries like aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and energy. The course covers modern welding techniques, materials, and design. Students learn how welding is used to build safe and strong products and machines.

This course mixes classroom lessons with hands-on practice. Students gain the skills to solve real-world problems in welding. The course also helps students understand safety, quality, and inspection in welding practice. Students learn through lectures, labs, group projects, and workshops. They are assessed through reports, exams, presentations, and practical tasks. The final research project is also a major part of your grade.

The MSc Welding Engineering at Cranfield University covers areas such as welding science and technology, materials and their behaviour during welding, welding inspection and quality control. The programme ends with a research project that lets you apply what you’ve learned to a real challenge.

Entry requirements

Applicants also need to submit academic transcripts, a personal statement, one reference, and proof of English level (if needed).  

Grade Requirements:

To gain entry into this course, applicants need a minimum of a second-class (2:2) UK honours degree in engineering or a related field. Equivalent international qualifications may be accepted.

Applications from candidates with relevant work experience in combination with a degree that does not meet the minimum entry requirement will be considered.

English Proficiency:

Applicants will need an English language certification such as an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in all skill components. Other equivalent tests will also be accepted.

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 Welding Engineering from Cranfield University can work in:

  • Aerospace and automotive firms
  • Oil and gas companies
  • Energy and power sectors
  • Construction and manufacturing
  • Research and development
  • Quality assurance and inspection

Cost of study

The cost of studying MSc Welding Engineering at Cranfield University is £28,470 for international students.

Admission

To apply for the Cranfield University MSc Welding Engineering course, an application can be submitted online on the school website. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.

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