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Aerospace

Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact MScAdvanced Materials MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Mechanical Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Professional Master's MTechAerodynamics Option of Aerospace Dynamics MScAerospace Dynamics MSc (options in Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics)Aerospace Propulsion Option of Thermal Power MScAerospace Vehicle Design MSc (options in Aircraft Design; Avionic Systems Design and Structural Design)Air Transport Management MScAir Transport Management MSc (Executive)Aircraft Design Option of Aerospace Vehicle Design MScAircraft Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertAirport Planning and Management MScAirport Planning and Management MSc (Executive)Airworthiness MSc/PgDip/PgCertAstronautics and Space Engineering MScAutonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc/PgDip/PgCertAvionic Systems Design Option of Aerospace Vehicle Design MScComputational Fluid Dynamics MSc/PgDip/PgCertCost Engineering PgCertDecision Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertDesign of Rotating Machines MSc

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Aerospace

Energy Systems and Thermal Processes Option of Process Systems Engineering MScEngineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertEnterprise System Implementation MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertErgonomics and Safety at Work MSc/PgDip/PgCertFlight Dynamics Option of Aerospace Dynamics MScGas Turbine Technology Option of Thermal Power MScHuman Factors and Safety Assessment in Aeronautics MSc/PgDip/PgCertIT for Product Engineering MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertKnowledge Management for Innovation MSc/MTech/PgDipManagement and Information Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertManufacturing Consultancy MSc/PgDip/PgCertMicrosystems and Nanotechnology MSc/MTech/PgDipOccupational Psychology MScOperations Excellence MSc/PgDip/PgCertPre-Master's Course in EngineeringPower, Propulsion and the Environment Option of Thermal Power MScRotating Machinery, Engineering and Management Option of Thermal Power MScSafety and Accident Investigation (Air Transport) MScStructural Design Option of Aerospace Vehicle Design MScThermal Power MSc (options in Aerospace Propulsion; Gas Turbine Technology; Power,Propulsion and the Environment and Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management)Ultra Precision Technologies MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertWelding Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact MScAdvanced Materials MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Mechanical Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Professional Master's MTechAerodynamics Option of Aerospace Dynamics MScAutomotive Product Engineering MScAutomotive Technology Management MScComputational Fluid Dynamics MSc/PgDip/PgCertCost Engineering PgCertDecision Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertDesign of Rotating Machines MScDriver Behaviour and Education MSc/PgDip/PgCertEngineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertEnterprise System Implementation MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertIT for Product Engineering MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertKnowledge Management for Innovation MSc/MTech/PgDipManagement and Information Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertManufacturing Consultancy MSc/PgDip/PgCertMicrosystems and Nanotechnology MSc/MTech/PgDipMilitary Vehicle Technology MSc/PgDipMotorsport Engineering and Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertOperations Excellence MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Pre-Master's Course in EngineeringUltra Precision Technologies MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertWeapon and Vehicle Systems MSc/PgDipWelding Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Advanced Materials MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Professional Master's MTechAnalytical Biotechnology MSc/PgDip/PgCertApplied Bioinformatics MScClinical Research MSc/PgDip/PgCertClinical Research MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Executive)Ecological Conservation Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEcotechnology for Cities Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEnterprise System Implementation MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEnvironmental Diagnostics and Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertErgonomics and Safety at Work MSc/PgDip/PgCertFood Chain Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertForensic Archaeology and Anthopology MScForensic Computing MSc/PgDip/PgCertForensic Engineering and Science MSc/PgDipHealth and the Environment MSc/PgDipKnowledge Management for Innovation MSc/MTech/PgDipLand Reclamation and Restoration Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertManagement and Information Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertManufacturing Consultancy MSc/PgDip/PgCertMedical Diagnostics MSc/PgDip/PgCertMedical Technology Regulatory Affairs MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Microsystems and Nanotechnology MSc/MTech/PgDipMolecular Medicine MSc/PgDip/PgCertNanomedicine MSc/PgDip/PgCertNatural Resource Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertOrganisational Knowledge MSc/PgDipPre-Master's Course in EngineeringQuality Management in Scientific Research and Development MSc/PgDip/PgCertSoil Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertTranslational Medicine MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Energy

Advanced Materials MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Mechanical Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Professional Master's MTechDiving Science and Technology Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEcological Conservation Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEconomics for Natural Resource and Environmental Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertEcotechnology for Cities Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEnergy Systems and Thermal Processes Option of Process Systems Engineering MScEnhanced Engineering Doctorate Programme EngDEnterprise System Implementation MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertGas Turbine Technology Option of Thermal Power MScMicrosystems and Nanotechnology MSc/MTech/PgDipNatural Resource Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertOffshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech (six options available - click for details)Offshore Materials Engineering Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertOffshore Renewable Energy Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertPipeline Engineering Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertPower, Propulsion and the Environment Option of Thermal Power MScProcess Systems Engineering MSc (options in Energy Systems and Thermal Processes; and ProcessSystems TechnologyProcess Systems Technology Option of Process Systems Engineering MScRisk Management Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCert

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Energy

Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management Option of Thermal Power MScSubsea Engineering Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertThermal Power MSc (options in Aerospace Propulsion; Gas Turbine Technology; Power,Propulsion and the Environment and Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management)Waste and Resource Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertWater and Wastewater Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertWater and Wastewater Technology MSc/PgDip/PgCertWelding Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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EnvironmentEnvironment continued

Advanced Irrigation Option of Water Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Materials MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Professional Master's MTechAgricultural and Environmental Engineering MSc by ResearchCommunity Water and Sanitation Option of Water Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEcological Conservation Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEconomics for Natural Resource and Environmental Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertEcotechnology for Cities Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEnhanced Engineering Doctorate Programme EngDEnvironmental Dianostics and Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertEnvironmental Management for Business MSc/PgDip/PgCertEnvironmental Water Management Option of Water Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertGeographical Information Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertHealth and the Environment MSc/PgDipInnovation for Design and Sustainability MSc/PgDip/PgCertLand and Water Management PhD with Integrated StudiesLand Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCert (five options available - click for details)Land Reclamation and Restoration Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertMicrosystems and Nanotechnology MSc/MTech/PgDipNatural Resource Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertPower, Propulsion and the Environment Option of Thermal Power MScSoil Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCert

Environment

Sports Surface Technology MSc by ResearchSustainable Manufacturing MSc/PgDip/PgCertWaste and Resource Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertWater and Society Option of Water Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertWater and Wastewater Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertWater and Wastewater Technology MSc/PgDip/PgCertWater Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCert (five options available - click for details)Water Processes MTechWelding Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Management

Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertAir Transport Management MScAir Transport Management MSc (Executive)Airport Planning and Management MScAirport Planning and Management MSc (Executive)Automotive Technology Management MScCost Engineering PgCertDecision Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertDefence Acquisition Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertDefence Leadership MSc/PgDip/PgCertEconomics for Natural Resource and Environmental Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertEngineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertEnterprise System Implementation MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertEnvironmental Management for Business MSc/PgDip/PgCertExecutive Doctorate DBAFinance and Management MScInnovation and Creativity in Industry MDes/MTech/PgDip/PgCertInternational Human Resource Management (Defence) Executive MScInternational Human Resource Management Executive MScKnowledge Management for Innovation MSc/MTech/PgDipLogistics and Supply Chain Management MScLogistics and Supply Chain Management Executive MSc/PgDip

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Management

Management PhDManagement and Information Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertManaging Organisational Performance Executive MScManufacturing Consultancy MSc/PgDip/PgCertMaster of Business Administration (Defence) MBAMaster of Business Administration MBAMilitary Operational Research MSc/PgDip/PgCertNatural Resource Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertOperations Excellence MSc/PgDip/PgCertOrganisational Knowledge MSc/PgDipProgramme and Project Management Executive MScProgramme and Project Management Executive MScRisk Management Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertSecurity Sector Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertSoil Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertStrategic Marketing MSc/PgDip/PgCertSustainable Manufacturing MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Manufacturing

Advanced Engineering Analysis and Design Option of Computational Software Techniques inEngineering MScAdvanced Lightweight Structures and Impact MScAdvanced Materials MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Mechanical Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Professional Master's MTechComputational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc (Options in Advanced EngineeringAnalysis and Design; Digital Signal and Image Processing; Grid Computing and e-Engineering;Software Engineering for Technical Computing)Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc/PgDip/PgCertCost Engineering PgCertDecision Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCertDefence Sensors and Data Fusion MSc/PgDipDefence Simulation and Modelling MSc/PgDip/PgCertDigital Signal and Image Processing Option of Computational and Software Techniques inEngineering MScEngineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertEnterprise System Implementation MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertGrid Computing and e-Engineering Option of Computational and Software Techniques inEngineering MScInformation Management and Technology MSc/PgDip/PgCertInnovation and Creativity in Industry MDes/MTech/PgDip/PgCert

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Manufacturing

Innovative Manufacturing MResIT for Product Engineering MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertKnowledge Management for Innovation MSc/MTech/PgDipManagement and Information Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertManufacturing PhD with Integrated StudiesManufacturing Consultancy MSc/PgDip/PgCertMicrosystems and Nanotechnology MSc/MTech/PgDipOperations Excellence MSc/PgDip/PgCertPre-Master's Course in EngineeringScientific Computation MSc/PgDip/PgCertSoftware Engineering for Technical Computing Option of Computational and SoftwareTechniques in Engineering MScSustainable Manufacturing MSc/PgDip/PgCertSystems Engineering for Defence Capability MSc/PgDip/PgCertUltra Precision Technologies MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertWelding Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact MScAdvanced Materials MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertAdvanced Professional Master's MTechAerospace Vehicle Design MSc (options in Aircraft Design; Avionic Systems Design and Structural Design)Cost Engineering PgCertDefence Acquisition Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertDefence Leadership MSc/PgDip/PgCertDefence Sensors and Data Fusion MSc/PgDipDefence Simulation and Modelling MSc/PgDip/PgCertEngineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertExplosives Ordnance Engineering MSc/PgDipForensic Archaeology and Anthropology MScForensic Computing MSc/PgDip/PgCertForensic Engineering and Science MSc/PgDipGlobal Security MScGuided Weapon Systems MScGun Systems Design MScInformation Assurance for the Public Sector MSc/PgDip/PgCertInformation Management and Technology MSc/PgDip/PgCertInformation Operations PgCertInternational Defence Marketing MSc/PgDip/PgCertInternational Human Resource Management (Defence) Executive MScInternational Security MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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IT for Product Engineering MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertKnowledge Management for Innovation MSc/MTech/PgDipManagement and Information Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCertManufacturing Consultancy MSc/PgDip/PgCertMaster of Business Administration (Defence) MBAMicrosystems and Nanotechnology MSc/MTech/PgDipMilitary Electronic Systems Engineering MSc/PgDipMilitary Operational Research MSc/PgDip/PgCertMilitary Vehicle Technology MSc/PgDipModular Master's ProgrammeOperations Excellence MSc/PgDip/PgCertProgramme and Project Management Executive MScResilience MSc/PgDip/PgCertScientific Computation MSc/PgDip/PgCertSecurity Sector Management MSc/PgDip/PgCertSystems Engineering for Defence Capability MSc/PgDip/PgCertUltra Precision Technologies MSc/MTech/PgDip/PgCertWeapon and Vehicle Systems MSc/PgDip

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A world-changing university

A world-changing

university

Making use of Cranfield’s state-of-the-artfacilities, many of which are unique in sizeand capability for a university, our peopledevelop new and innovative approaches toa range of issues affecting society andbusiness. Students, alumni, peers,governments and industry partners, andthe wider world, recognise Cranfield’splace as one of the world’s leadinginstitutions.

Our mission – to transform our expertiseinto practical and environmentally-desirable solutions – has a wide-rangingimpact, from saving pedestrians’ lives todeveloping new ways to createenvironmentally-friendly energy.

Global warming, flooding, diseaseprevention, national security and newvehicle technologies – these are just afew of the areas in which we strive toapply our research and teaching to realhuman problems.

Cranfield’s research affects global policiesand government decisions. Our uniquework on aircraft cabin evacuation has ledto changes in UK airworthinessregulations. Similarly, our research onunmanned vehicles protect our troops onthe frontline.

Cranfield’s commitment to human safety isdemonstrated by our vehicle testingresearch. In the EU 30,000 bus or coachoccupants are injured every year. Cranfield’sImpact Centre has been instrumental inreducing this figure through the introductionof coach rollover regulations now adoptedthroughout the EU.

We work with numerous localcommunities, governments andinternational agencies to improve theirwater and sanitation services. More than320 million people in sub-Saharan Africalack a safe and sustainable water supply.Cranfield staff and students take appliedresearch and consultancy to countriessuch as Ethiopia, Malawi and Sudan.

Our real-world approach to researchmeans big cost savings and an increase inefficiency for our clients in key sectors. Ourinnovative approach to welding high-strength steel pipelines has provided a400% increase in productivity and hassaved in excess of US $300 million for theTrans-Alaska Gas Pipeline.

Cranfield is concerned with the widerpicture. With one eye constantly on thefuture, our impact will continue across allcontinents and beyond, long into the 21stcentury.

Cranfield is a distinctive, wholly postgraduate university –a forward-thinking institution where world-class researchand innovation leads to world-changing solutions.

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Some of our recentsuccesses

CRANFIELD EXCELS IN WORLDUNIVERSITY RANKINGSWe have been recognised in the 2008Times Higher-QS World UniversityRankings as achieving the top staff-to-student ratio in the UK, taking 11th placein the world. The University also camesecond in the world in the internationalstudent category.

WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH ONCABIN AIR QUALITYCranfield’s Passenger Safety Group hasbeen chosen by the UK Government’sDepartment for Transport and the CivilAviation Authority to lead research intoaircraft cabin air quality. Cranfield will leada team of experts to determine if the air inflight decks contain pollutants that couldbe dangerous to pilots and passengers.We are filling a gap in worldwideknowledge because there are currently nopublished studies in this area.

SAVING PEDESTRIAN LIVESCranfield’s Impact Centre has developedtechnology that can significantly reducefatalities caused by pedestrian impact withcar windscreens. Current legislationignores head impact injury in vehicledesign assessment, despite datademonstrating that 30% of fatalitiesinvolving pedestrians are caused by headimpacts. Cranfield has led a group toidentify which areas of the windscreenreceive the majority of the impacts andwhich of those areas result in fatalities. Anew system has now been designed toallow more energy to be absorbed onwindscreens during a head impact toprevent fatalities.

£20M PROJECT TO CREATE UNIQUEWIND TURBINE Cranfield University is part of a majorproject which could provide abreakthrough in capturing offshore windenergy. The project aims to develop avertical winged wind turbine – unique asconventional wind turbines have horizontalaxis turbines. The project called NovelOffshore Vertical Axis (NOVA) has beengiven a £20 million grant from the EnergyTechnologies Institute (ETI) and aims toinstall 1 GW of offshore vertical axisturbines by 2020 to help meet the UKGovernment’s target of 15% of energy tocome from renewable sources by 2020.

AWARD-WINNING ROBOTS SENTTO FRONTLINECranfield University’s involvement in theStellar Team has resulted in thedevelopment of two autonomous robotswhich won first place in the UK’s Ministryof Defence (MOD) Grand Challengecompetition. These robots, comprising offlying unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) andan unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), willnow undertake further development sothey can be sent to protect troops on thefrontline. The objective of the robots is toidentify, monitor and report military threatsfaced by UK troops.

INNOVATIVE BREATH TEST FORTUBERCULOSIS Cranfield is developing the technology forthe rapid diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB).The World Health Organisation hascalculated that up to one-third of theworld’s population is currently infected withTB and that it is spreading across Europeand the USA. Existing methods ofdiagnosis are time consuming andCranfield is working on developing a

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breath test to rapidly diagnose the diseasethat could be used for testing people atports as they enter and leave the country.

NEW PARTNERSHIP WITHWILLIAMS F1Cranfield School of Management hasannounced a new partnership withFormula One team Williams F1. Thepartnership brings together our expertisein management development and WilliamsF1’s experience in delivering sustainedperformance in a highly competitiveenvironment. A range of customisedworkshops will be on offer enablingorganisations to benefit from thecombined expertise of both partners.

WORLD’S FIRST CARBON-FREESPORTS CARA partnership between Cranfield and TheMorgan Car Company has resulted in thecreation of the world’s first pollution-freesports car called the LIFECar. The car’spollution-free propulsion was created byhydrogen from the fuel cell mixing withoxygen via an electro-chemical reaction.The resulting electricity powers the carand the by-product of the fuel system isharmless water vapour. Our team ofautomotive experts has developedcomputer simulation models for thevehicle to predict its performance. Thesehave informed the design and testing ofthe vehicle’s power system.

courtesy of WPL/Grimshaw 2008

courtesy of the Morgan Motor Company

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Why Cranfield?

Why

Cranfield? When you come to Cranfield you are choosingthe UK's only wholly postgraduate science,technology and management university.

With an international community and a trulyglobal reputation, our passion for the areas weoperate in and our long-standing relationshipswith some of the most prestigious companies inindustry mean that studying at Cranfield willopen doors for you.

An investment in postgraduate education is alife-changing decision that will affect yourfuture career. Whatever programme youchoose, we will support you with the very bestacademic staff and state-of-the-art facilities.

When you come to Cranfield, we stronglybelieve you are investing wisely in your future.(C) Hufton and Crow

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Why Cranfield?

Your learning experience• Our academic staff are recognised leaders in their field

internationally and are well-equipped to help you gain theconfidence to explore the potential of a research name andidentity of your own.

• Our teaching quality has been independently assessed andreceived the highest commendation possible from the QualityAssurance Agency (QAA), giving you the assurance that yourstudy will be of the highest standards.

• We offer postgraduate programmes designed to fit with yourworking life or research requirements. Our portfolio ofprogrammes includes a wide range of taught and researchdegrees that can be taken either full-time or part-time – whateversuits you.

• We have an excellent staff-to-student ratio – positioned top in theUK in the 2008 Times Higher-QS World University Rankings –ensuring you have the support you need throughout yourprogramme.

• As an exclusively postgraduate university, Cranfield offers aprofessional and focused study environment where you will besurrounded by like-minded people.

• Our high levels of industrial funding allow us to invest in high-quality research facilities. At Cranfield our students use facilitiesand equipment that are the envy of many in the industrial world,from cabin evacuation laboratories to icing tunnels and crashtesting equipment.

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Cranfield’s links with industry• Cranfield’s programmes are applied and relevant. Our Masters’

degrees are informed by the cutting-edge research we carry outon behalf of our industrial clients and partners.

• We set up and review our programmes with members of industryto ensure they are up-to-date and provide you with the skills andknowledge for success.

• Industry practitioners teach alongside our academic team onmany of our programmes.

• We place importance on ensuring our students can put theirknowledge into action – through group and individual projects,many with industry on our MSc programmes.

• Cranfield provides you with an enhanced learning experience,and exciting networking opportunities that will lead you on to arewarding career in the field you are passionate about.

• At Cranfield, the projects and research you'll carry out have awide impact across the globe – bringing innovative solutions toscientific, technological and management challenges.

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Why Cranfield?

Did you know?• Cranfield graduates the highest number of

Engineering and Technology postgraduatescompared to any other UK university.

• Our income earned from UK industry (as apercentage of our total) is the highest in theUK.

• 42% of our MSc students study part-time.

• 77% of our students are studying a taughtdegree with the remaining 23% undertakinga research programme.

• 93% of our graduates are in employment orundertaking further education relevant totheir area of study within six months ofgraudating.

For more reasons to choose Cranfield Universityvisit www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/why

36% Rest of the world

64% Europe (including UK)

Cranfield has around 3,800students from 105 countries

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Welcome toCranfield campus

Welcome to Cranfield

campus

With nearly 2,500 students on campus,you’ll find a close-knit community of skilledand ambitious individuals. The peacefullocation offers just the place for you tofocus on your studies, yet is only 90minutes by road or rail to London, Oxfordand Cambridge.

Social lifeWhen you need a break from your studies,The Cranfield Students’ Association (CSA)offers plenty of opportunities to socialisewith fellow students in the bar or in analcohol-free café. Entertainment includes arange of options from games and film nightsto bands, discos and karaoke. At Cranfieldyou’ll find over 100 nationalities and theCranfield ‘International Day’ is an excellentopportunity to experience food and culturesrepresented in our student body fromaround the world. We also have a widerange of cultural, recreational and sportingsocieties supported by the Students’Association. If there isn’t a club representingyour interest, you can set one up.

Our on-campus Community DevelopmentOffice offers a full programme of eventsboth on and off the campus. These includesightseeing visits, theatre, concert andmuseum trips as well as occasional visitsto other European countries. They canprovide support and advice on all aspectsof student life including English classes foraccompanying partners and the HOSTscheme through which internationalstudents are invited to visit British hosts intheir homes throughout the country.

Shopping facilitiesWe have an on-campus café bookshopstocking textbooks as well as other books,cards and gifts, a general store, a PostOffice, a number of ATM facilities, a bankand a garage/petrol station. A largesupermarket can be found nearby whichoffers a delivery service and a wide range ofshops can be found in nearby Milton Keynesand Bedford. Both the large supermarketand Milton Keynes shopping centre areserviced by a free university shuttle buswhich operates on a limited timetable.

Eating and drinkingYou’ll find a number of coffee shops, barsand dining areas on the campus serving avariety of food to suit all tastes andcatering for many dietary requirements.

SportsIn 2008 a new sports hall opened, amodern building with viewing galleries andthe capacity to host a number of sportingevents. The campus also has excellentoutdoor facilities, including a netball court,tennis courts, a full-size cricket pitch anda football pitch. Many rugby, football,volleyball, tennis and basketball teamsenter inter- and intra-universitycompetitions. The popular Fitness Centreprovides a resistance suite, a cardio suiteand an aerobics studio.

Running is also very popular on campus,with dedicated 3 km, 5 km and 10 kmroutes and races held in the summer.

At our Cranfield campus, you’ll find a friendly atmosphereand a focused learning environment with supportivearrangements for everyday living, personal and familywelfare, as well as a wide range of social activities.

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Health facilitiesIn addition to local doctors’ surgeries, acampus Medical Centre provides primaryhealth care as well as offering chiropody,physiotherapy, reflexology and massage.We also have a dental surgery on campus.As postgraduate student life can bedemanding, the University CounsellingService is available to support students byproviding a free, confidential service inwhich to explore any issues which mayconcern you.

FamilyCranfield is a close-knit community andperfect for families. Our CommunityDevelopment Office co-ordinates servicesfor families on campus and we have closelinks with local schools which welcomestudents’ children. Cranfield University Pre-School provides the highest standard ofpre-school education and has been judgedas ‘outstanding’ following a recent Ofstedinspection. On campus, Cherry TreesWorkplace Nursery (managed byChild Base) offers childcare for childrenaged six weeks to five years. The CranfieldStudents’ Association (CSA) offers aprogramme of children’s activities such asparties, games and events.

ReligionWith students from over 100 countries,many faiths are represented on ourCranfield campus. We have an ecumenicalchapel where Christian groups meet andRoman Catholic mass is celebrated, aMosque for daily and Friday prayers as wellas Qur’an study and Eid and Ramadanobservations. We also have close links withlocal places of worship.

Library and Information ServiceThe Cranfield Library and InformationService is based in two libraries: the Kings

Norton Library, which serves the entirecampus, and the Management Informationand Resource Centre, located within theSchool of Management. The serviceprovides you with the information you needto support your learning and researchneeds in the most effective andappropriate way.

Its flexible and responsive service includes:

• a website which acts as a central accesspoint to its resources, and providesguidance in using them

• helpful and knowledgeable staff whosecommitment to customer service hasbeen recognised by the achievement ofthe Charter Mark standard

• individual training and support, andgroup training tailored to the needs ofeach course, provided by informationspecialists

• access to nearly 200 databases and over8,500 electronic journal titles, most ofwhich can be searched remotely fromanywhere in the world

• a recently re-launched e-researchcollection

• core collections of books and journals• CRUISE and AERADE, our own subject

gateways to the internet• a liaison officer to serve the specific

needs of part-time and off-campus users• a variety of services to support the needs

of students with disabilities, includingadjustments to current services andequipment loan

• an efficient inter-library loan service.

IT facilitiesCranfield University offers excellent ITfacilities to support your research andlearning, with over 500 modernworkstations situated in open accessareas, a high-speed backbone 10 Gbnetwork, wireless access across campusand a 1 Gb connection to the internet.

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There is also a state-of-the-art, high-performance computing facility available forlarge computational requirements.

The Cranfield IT Department provides afriendly and knowledgeable IT Service Desk tosupport you and will work with you to helpconnect your personal laptops to the network(subject to network security). All residentialaccommodation have data points available foryou to connect to the University network fromyour room.

LocationThe campus is located just outside the villageof Cranfield between Milton Keynes andBedford. The UK’s fastest growing city, MiltonKeynes is just 10 km from the campus. Ithosts impressive leisure facilities including alarge shopping centre, drinking and diningvenues, indoor skiing and snowboarding,tenpin bowling, a theatre and the MiltonKeynes Bowl concert venue. The historicalriverside town of Bedford has excellentshopping facilities, a picturesqueembankment, specialist markets, an art galleryand museums. Please see page 225 fordetails of how to find us.

TransportIf you are planning to live off-campus you mayneed the use of a car. However, as well as thecommuter bus transport which runs twice aday to Bedford, there are various public buseswhich run to nearby Bedford and MiltonKeynes on a limited timetable. Additionally, weoffer a free shuttle service to Milton Keynesstation, shops and the Coachway, leaving andreturning to the campus regularly between9am – 4.30pm six days a week.

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Cranfield campus

accommodation

On-campus accommodation is situated ina pleasant rural estate just a few minutes’walk from lecture rooms and the sportsand social amenities.

Accommodation options include: self-catering shared houses, four halls ofresidence, houses for families and studioapartments for couples. You can take a‘virtual tour’ around the variousaccommodation options on our website.Our accommodation is run withsustainability issues in mind, under ournewly introduced ‘Cranfield Green’initiative. This includes a target to reduceour carbon dioxide emissions by half overthe next five years.

You should apply for accommodation assoon as you receive your offer.

Self-catering shared housesA number of larger houses have beenconverted into self-catering accommodationfor students. The average house is sharedby six to eight students each with theirown study bedroom with data point andtelephone. Bathroom and kitchen facilitiesare shared.

Lanchester HallThis hall provides 348 self-catering roomswith data point and telephone. 178 ofthese rooms have private en suite facilities(wash basin, toilet and shower/bath); theremainder share facilities. All rooms sharea kitchen between six to eight people.Lanchester Premier, opened in December

2006, is a modern facility, spacious indesign with en suite rooms and lifts to allfloors. Lanchester Hall provides alaunderette, TV lounge and squash court.

Mitchell HallStudents choosing to live in Mitchell Hallreceive a food allowance, sufficient for onemeal per day. Extra meals can bepurchased as required. Breakfast, lunchand dinner are served in our popularstudent dining room and students arewelcome to use this, or one of our manyother catering outlets. Study bedrooms allhave their own wash basin, data point andtelephone; toilets and showers are shared.Students have access to the bar and TVlounge, as well as launderette and squashcourts.

Stringfellow HallOpened in January 2008, this award-winning hall provides 196 spacious en suiteself-catering rooms, all with data point andtelephone. There are only five rooms toeach communal kitchen area, providing anopportunity to develop a sense ofcommunity while maintaining privacy. Allblocks have a lift to all floors and the facilitybenefits from its own launderette which issupplied by solar panel water heaters aspart of the University’s commitment toreduce its carbon footprint. The buildingwon the Outstanding New StudentResidence category in the Times HigherEducation Awards 2009.

A number of housing options, all conveniently locatednear to the University, are available to you when youcome to Cranfield.

Student view:

“Cranfield offered a wide range ofaccommodation options. Thelocation was great and enabled meto truly focus on my studies.”

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Chilver HallOpen for the 2009/10 academic year, thisresidential development comprises threebuildings with 142 en suite rooms. Thereare between five and seven roomsgrouped around a shared, well-equippedkitchen, making this a self-cateringaccommodation option. Two new blockswithin the scheme have been designed tomake the best use of natural daylight andventilation and to blend into thesurrounding landscape.

Fedden House apartmentsStudents coming to Cranfield with theirspouse/partner (without children) will beoffered a studio apartment in FeddenHouse (depending on demand). Priority isgiven to couples, but should there be anyflats available at the end of the allocationprocess they may be offered to singlestudents. There are 75 studio apartments,each with data point and telephone.

Houses for familiesStudents bringing their spouse/partnerand one child, or two children under theage of five, will be offered a two-bedroomhouse. Should there be any housesavailable at the end of the allocationprocess, these may be offered to coupleswithout children. Students bringing theirspouse/partner and two children over theage of five and of a different gender, orthree children, will be offered a three-bedroom house.

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chest of drawers, white goods3 bed, desk, chair, drawers, hanging space, lamp, bin, noticeboard4 crockery, cutlery and glassware provided in the family houses and Fedden House apartments5 only large detached available unfurnished

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Welcome to Cranfield

at Shrivenham

Our rural location is home to over 1,500students, with nearly three times thatnumber using us as the hub for theirflexible learning, the atmosphere is matureand welcoming.

At our Shrivenham campus, you will find amix of cultures (military and civilian),backgrounds and nationalities, with anestablished and supported infrastructurefor everyday living and a wide range ofsocial and sporting opportunities.

AccommodationWe help civilian and overseas militarystudents to find self-catering rooms,shared housing or houses to rent in thelocal area. British military students usuallylive in military accommodation on site.

Eating and drinkingAll students, including those in self-catering accommodation, are eligible forfull use of the facilities in the Officers’Messes on site. Each Mess has its own

self-service dining room offering a variedmenu, bar, TV rooms, snooker room, gym,laundry, private function facilities andassociated quiet areas. NearbyShrivenham and Watchfield have pubs andrestaurants within walking distance.

ShoppingShrivenham is a well-served village with arange of local shops including a bank,doctor’s surgery and Post Office. Thenearest country market towns, Faringdonand Highworth, are both 6.5 km away.

Getting aroundThe M4 motorway offers easy access toLondon (approx 115 km) and Bristol (64km). Frequent mainline trains fromSwindon to London Paddington take aboutan hour. A regular bus service to Swindonand Oxford is also available. TheShrivenham campus is situated in the Valeof White Horse, close to the M4 motorway,10 km from Swindon and 30 km fromOxford.

The secure campus is home to the Defence Academy ofthe United Kingdom, which is a military and academiccommunity providing postgraduate education in strategy,leadership, management and the application oftechnology to defence.

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ReligionA college Chaplaincy team is assisted byclergy from the local communities. Aninter-denominational Chaplaincy Centre iscentrally located on site and used forworship and meetings during the week. Aseparate prayer room is available for thosefrom non-Christian faiths.

Student supportUniversity life is exciting and stimulating,but can also be demanding, therefore weprovide a sympathetic support system anda confidential counselling service for allour students.

During your time at Shrivenham, ourCourse Administration Team is dedicatedto looking after your arrival andadministrative needs on site. Within thesame set of buildings, you will find theAcademic Registry, where you can getadvice on any regulations concerning yourcourse. The Accommodation Manager willadvise you on living accommodation; andthe Flexible Learning Support Team willprovide general assistance and adviceabout flexible learning.

Cranfield aims to support the Englishlanguage needs of international students.We can provide pre-sessional Englishtuition where appropriate, as well assupport during the academic year forregistered students

Library and IT servicesThe library, centrally located on thecampus, provides an invaluable resource

of knowledge for students. There is portalaccess from desktop PCs to over 16million journal articles and 1,600 e-books,in addition to the 116,000 books, reportsand series which the library holds inphysical form.

A comprehensive range of IT services andfacilities are available to support yourstudies. There is a unique blend ofacademic and military computing, andwhether you are based on the Shrivenhamcampus, or posted off-campus in a foreigncountry, we will provide you with theservices and tools that will enable you towork effectively.

In addition, the Shrivenham Defence e-learning Centre (DELC) is an on-site, walk-in centre offering free courses in manysubjects, including business andmanagement, IT and languages, to MOD,military and civilian students, theirdependents, and foreign nationals.

Your futureAfter graduation, support continues fromthe Shrivenham alumni association,enabling networking, continuingprofessional development and careeropportunities. In addition, staff in theAcademic Registry can provide contactwith the Careers Advisor for advice andassistance with career counselling,employment and further studyopportunities. Help is available for currentstudents and graduates on all aspects ofthe job search process.

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Disability and learning supportCranfield’s Disability and Learning SupportOfficer co-ordinates support for studentswith disabilities. We also have LearningSupport Officers based in the Schoolsacross the University.

We offer a range of support services,including:

• advice and guidance to prospectivestudents on support available

• dyslexia assessments and support, withneeds assessments’ appointments

• help with completing the DisabledStudents Allowance application form

• specific examination adjustments (basedon an educational psychologist’s report)

• providing reasonable adjustments toensure you do not encounter anybarriers to learning.

Further information will be issued to you atregistration, or directly through theDisability and Learning Support Officer.

We encourage you to let us know of anyparticular requirements you have on yourapplication form so that we can offer thesupport you need.

Dyslexia awarenessEvery year there are several students whoare newly diagnosed with dyslexia.

We urge you to let us know if you aredyslexic (or suspect you may be) at theearliest opportunity, as the University has awell-established system of support for all

students and you may be surprised at thedifference this can make to your studies.

For some UK-based students a DisabledStudents’ Allowance may be available.However, applications can take time to beprocessed by the relevant authorities.Therefore, if you have already beenassessed as having dyslexia or otherspecific learning difficulties we advise thatyou bring a copy of your latest assessmentto registration, so that the appropriatesupport can be implemented immediately.

Mental health awarenessStudent life can be stressful; you will bestudying hard and your expectations will bevery high. In addition, you will be in a newenvironment, perhaps a new country andprobably away from your family and friends.

At Cranfield University, we have totallyconfidential support mechanisms to helpstudents, including a network of MentalHealth Mentors and University Counsellors.

For more information, and to discuss yoursupport requirements, please contact theDisability and Learning Support Officerbefore registration.

For further information about Disability andLearning Support visit www.cranfield.ac.uk

Hiran OdedraDisability and Learning Support OfficerT: +44 (0)1234 754113E: [email protected]

Cranfield University promotes an inclusive learningenvironment. We aim to support you whatever yourparticular needs.

Student view:

“The Disability Learning Support Officerwas really helpful and arranged adyslexia assessment. This resulted in myreceiving extra time during exams whichI found really useful.”

Anon student – School of Applied Sciences

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Finance and funding

As a postgraduate student at Cranfield, you will needfunds to pay your tuition fees, living and other incidentalexpenses.

Programme fees Tuition fees vary, depending on the courseyou intend to study.

Many postgraduate students find that byputting together a funding package drawingfrom savings, earnings, small grants andloans or bursaries, they are able toundertake postgraduate study. Even if youare uncertain about funding you shouldapply and then funding can be discussedat your interview. This is important, as theremay be sources of funding for exceptionalcandidates which Course Directors in theSchool or Department can advise youabout.

Other possible sources of funding include:

• self funding – drawing from savings orpersonal loans

• Research Councils• Cranfield University scholarships,

bursaries and studentships• sponsorship from your employer• external sources of funding from industry,

commerce and funding organisations.

Cost of living expensesThe minimum monthly amount suggestedby the UK Border Agency to cover livingexpenses outside of London is £600(£7,200 per annum). Along with other UKuniversities, we and our students suggestthat the following should be used as a morerealistic indication of living expenses:

Single student: £8,500 - £9,000 per annumCouple: £11,500 - £12,000 per annum£2,500 per child

A Cranfield postgraduate degree is intense– while our part-time programmes havebeen developed to cater for those wishingto combine work and study, our full-timeprogrammes are designed and delivered ina way that means part-time work is stronglyadvised against.

Funded research studentshipsIf you are considering a PhD, please visitour website for information on studentshipopportunities which are usually available inspecific areas of research.

As well as covering the costs of fees, theymay also provide a bursary for a three-yearperiod of study. Conditions apply to eachstudentship opportunity.

For information on funded researchstudentships please visitwww.cranfield.ac.uk/studentships

Further informationFor further information on our fees, cost ofliving and funding opportunities, please visitwww.cranfield.ac.uk/students/funding.Please note that funding is usuallydiscussed once you have secured an offerof a place on your chosen course.

Please direct any queries toE: [email protected]: +44 (0)1234 758008

Finance and

funding

Applicants are advised that the award of adegree or diploma at the end of a course isconditional on satisfying the Universityexaminers.

Adequate funding must be secured for feesand living expenses before registration.

Unlike many UK universities, CranfieldUniversity does not charge a graduation feefor attendance at the appropriate graduationceremony held in June or July.

For further information on our fees, costof living and funding opportunities,please visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/funding.

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The wider Cranfield

experienceEmployment prospectsA Cranfield degree will fast-track yourcareer, enabling you to go further, morequickly. Cranfield has excellent links withindustry and our focus is on providingstudents with exemplary technical,scientific and business related skills. Ourstaff put a great deal of effort intoconnecting you with prospectiveemployers and helping you find relevantemployment upon graduation.

Our graduates are sought after by topemployers from around the world, inindustry and commerce, governmentorganisations and academia.

Cranfield graduates are very successful inachieving relevant work. Some 93% are inrelevant employment or further study sixmonths after graduation, securing jobs insome of the world’s best knowncompanies including Nissan, Oxfam,Airbus, EDF Energy, Johnson & Johnson,Thames Water, Renault F1, WaterAid,Action Against Hunger, The Institute ofClinical Research and CadburySchweppes.

Careers SupportOur Careers Service can help you find thejob you want after leaving Cranfield. Whileyou are a student we will work with you toidentify suitable opportunities and supportyou throughout the job applicationprocess. This help continues for up tothree years after graduation.

You will benefit from:

• careers information and tailored resources,such as our Cranfield CV Guide

• career decision-making anddevelopment tools, including self-assessment and psychometric tests

• individual advice and counselling• workshops on topics such as networking,

interviews and assessment centres• invitations to meet recruiters/employers

at the Cranfield Careers Fair• opportunities to meet individual, specific

recruiters/employers invited to Cranfield• vacancy information provided by

employers.

In addition, the support and industry linksthat Course Directors and Supervisors havewill open doors and help you get a job.

Cranfield University BusinessIncubation CentreThe Business Incubation Centre is aheavily subsidised facility offering fledglingbusinesses the perfect environment inwhich to grow.

If you wish to start up a high-tech,knowledge-based company aftergraduation we can offer a dynamic,creative environment in which to developyour business concept into reality.

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You will be provided with exclusive officespace complete with computer, telephone,desk, chair and storage space in a bright,modern facility. We also provide – free ofcharge – use of meeting rooms,professional business guidance andaccess to numerous high-value networks,the assistance of our administration staffand regular workshops and clinics. Wecan also signpost you to businessservices, as well as sources of publicfunding and venture capital.

Many businesses have started here,covering a range of sectors from air safetyand IT solutions, through to the latest in-home sound systems. Successfulknowledge-based companies can go on tolocate their activities on the CranfieldTechnology Park adjacent to the University.

Short courses and ContinuingProfessional DevelopmentThe University offers a portfolio of shortcourses, Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) programmes andbespoke training courses to providegraduates, other individuals and businesseswith the opportunity to develop their skillsand enhance their work practices.

We run an annual programme of shortcourses, workshops and specialistseminars, across a wide variety of subjectareas, ranging from half a day to twoweeks. In addition, we offer a number ofmodules from our postgraduateprogrammes as short courses.

Cranfield staff deliver the courses withinvited keynote speakers andprofessionals from industry. Many coursesinvolve the use of our specialist facilities.

Cranfield Connect – the AlumniAllianceThousands of graduates continue the‘Cranfield experience’ by keeping in touchwith colleagues, friends and the University.Upon graduation you automaticallybecome a member of Cranfield Connect.

Membership is free and includes a numberof benefits and services including:

• ample networking opportunities throughspecialist events and our onlinecommunity

• career information and guidance as wellas job vacancies

• a dedicated website with specific areasfor individual UK and overseas groups

• regular electronic communications and amagazine to bring you the latest news

• free access to Alumni Library Onlinewhich allows for swift linkage intoCranfield University research resourcesas well as access to ManagementFirst, aconcise and easily searchable databaseof the latest management research

• social networking opportunities online.

The University provides an ongoing serviceto help alumni with events and reunions athome and abroad. Worldwide, Cranfield’salumni support the University and eachother, through networks and expertise, orby maintaining contact with each otherand the University.


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Postgraduate awardsDegree types

Postgraduate

awards Cranfield University offers a range of postgraduatequalifications at both Master’s and Doctoral levels.

Taught programmesMaster of Science – MScThis is a taught course leading to a nameddegree. MScs are usually one year in lengthfor full-time study. Part-time students maycomplete an MSc in two or up to three years.As well as taught components, Master ofScience programmes also involve completionof an individual project, resulting in theproduction of a thesis. The thesis constitutesbetween 30-50% of the total marks. Inaddition, many MSc courses incorporate agroup project. An MSc taught course amountsto 200 credit points.

Master of Business Administration –MBAA taught Master’s programme, the MBA canbe taken on a full-time basis for one year oron a part-time/modular basis over two years. Itinvolves undertaking core modules and anumber of elective modules, including apersonal and professional developmentelement. Assessment takes place throughoutthe programme with examinations contributingto 50% of the total marks and case studyreports, presentations and project workcontributing to the remaining 50%. The MBA isworth 270 credit points.

Master of Technology – MTechOffered on a full-time basis, this programme istwo years in length and requires thecompletion of both campus and company-based study. The programme includes taughtmodules, one or more group projects, aportfolio of research projects and an industrialplacement record. The MTech involves theapplication of science and technology througha significant period of industrial placement.MTech distinctions are worth 400 credit points.

Master of Design – MDes This is a specific taught programme leading toa named degree. The MDes programme isusually one year in length (full-time), althoughmay be two-to-three years if studied part-time.As well as taught components, the MDes alsoinvolves completion of a group project and anindividual project resulting in the production ofa thesis. The MDes comprises 200 creditpoints.

Master of Research – MResUsually one year in length for full-time and twoyears for part-time study, an MRes providesintensive research training within a nameddiscipline. As with a taught MSc, it involves anumber of taught modules, including aresearch techniques module, a group projectand an individual thesis project. In the Schoolof Management, it is normally necessary tocomplete the MRes as a prerequisite toentering the full-time PhD programme. TheMRes amounts to 200 credit points.

Postgraduate Diploma – PgDipThis qualification is available for some ofCranfield’s taught courses. While it is deliveredand assessed at Master’s level, the PgDip isof shorter duration and is worth 120 creditpoints. Usually the PgDip represents thetaught element of the associated MSc,although occasionally the curriculum requiresa group project or integrating assessment.

Postgraduate Certificate – PgCertThis qualification is available for some ofCranfield’s taught courses. Delivered andassessed at Master’s level, the PgCert isworth 60 credit points and comprises a subsetof the syllabus for the taught element of theassociated MSc/PgDip course.

Cranfield University offers arange of postgraduatequalifications at both Master’sand Doctoral levels.

Taught Courses:Credit points - One creditpoint equals 10 learning hours

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Pre-Master’s course in EngineeringTaken on a full-time basis over nine months,this programme is available for candidateswhose prior qualifications do not qualify themfor direct entry to a Master’s programme.Assessment is via examination, assignmentsand design exercises/projects. Successfulcompletion will result in registration for anassociated MSc course.

Research programmesDoctor of Philosophy – PhDCompletion of a PhD involves originalresearch work which results in thedevelopment of entirely new areas of study, oris concerned with the application of novel andexisting ideas in new ways and new fields ofactivity. A programme of support and adedicated supervisor, together with researchtraining programmes, are provided to assistcompletion within a three-year time period.Initial registration is for an MPhil, with re-registration for a PhD following a year ofsatisfactory progress. ‘Split’ programmesallow research to be partly carried out awayfrom the University, perhaps overseas, and areappropriate if undertaking extensive localfieldwork or researching a problem of localrelevance. Assessment is via the completionof a thesis which demonstrates a significantcontribution to learning followed by an oralexamination.

Doctor of Philosophy withIntegrated Studies – PhD withIntegrated StudiesThe PhD with Integrated Studies is a variant ofthe PhD, allowing research studies to becombined with a programme of taughtmodules designed to broaden specific subjectknowledge and develop teamworking andresearch skills. A 42-month programme, it isassessed in the same way as a PhD, with theproduction of a thesis followed by an oralexamination. Successful completion of the

taught component can result in the additionalaward of either a PgDip or a PgCertdepending on the number of credit pointsaccumulated.

Doctor of Business Administration –DBANormally completed over a period of fouryears, on a part-time basis, this researchprogramme involves students using their workroles/workplace for the basis of their research.Completion of three linked research projects,a literature review and a taught element ofstudy will result in a thesis which addresses a specific managerial issue or problem. As with the PhD, the DBA must constitute a contribution to knowledge and/or thesignificant application of existing knowledge to new situations and must demonstrate anability to undertake further research withoutsupervision.

Doctor of Medicine – DMThis programme embodies the results of anindividual research programme at doctoratelevel (see PhD), but is specifically oriented tothe subject of clinical medicine. With a two-to-three year completion deadline, this studyresults in a thesis – with an individualcontribution to knowledge – which is then defended in an oral examination.

Engineering Doctorate – EngDThis programme combines both engineeringand management-related disciplines. Itincludes a taught programme of study as well as an individual programme of researchlearning and leads to the production of athesis which embodies the results of study at doctoral level. Company-based researchengineers may take the programme whileworking, completing their research with thecompany. In all instances, students areregistered on a full-time basis for a four-yearperiod.

Postgraduate awardsDegree types

Master of Philosophy – MPhilLasting two years, an MPhil involves thecompletion of a supervised course ofindividual study. The thesis produced shoulddemonstrate the candidate’s ability to conductoriginal investigations and to test ideas,exercising in-depth critical judgement in theirarea of study.

MSc by Research – MScThis is a structured one-year programme ofresearch involving a review of literature,collection and analysis of data andpresentation of the results in a thesis. Thethesis is required to demonstrate a higheracademic standard than the taught MSc thesisin terms of originality, innovative features, acertain depth of analysis or a combination ofall these factors.

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Pre-Master’s Course in EngineeringFormerly known as Preliminary Year

University-wide programmesPre-Master’s Course in Engineering

Our Pre-Master’s Course in Engineering isfor students who wish to study our MSccourses but do not meet the entryrequirements. It is also suitable forstudents who wish to change careerdirection or have been out of formaleducation for some time. This is anintensive, full-time course.

Lectures, practical laboratory sessions anddesign exercises are timetabled duringthree ten-week periods between Octoberand the end of June/early July. Studentswill, however, need to give a significantproportion of time to studies outside that.

A typical total time commitment is some1,500 hours over the duration of thecourse.

The course aims to:

• develop the personal and professionalskills needed both in the Masters’courses and future career development,introducing the different aspects ofaeronautical and mechanicalengineering

• refresh and enhance understanding ofengineering sciences and mathematicsas applied to the appropriateengineering industries

• provide experience of working onopen-ended project problems.

Course content• Aeronautical and mechanical

engineering• Basic aerodynamics: detail stressing

component design and materialspropulsion and power, fatigue andfracture mechanics

• Analysis and science: mathematicscontrol engineering, structural analysisthermofluids, numerical methods

• Supporting skills development:computing (FORTRAN 90), researchmethods and safety assessment,Computer Aided Design

• Exercise and project work: stressingexercise, design exercises or researchproject related to MSc option

Throughout the course, students haveaccess to specialist equipment, including:

• space engineering lab for the spacerelated project

• engineering flight simulator• 11 wind tunnels (low- and high-speed,

supersonic, hyper-sonic, and an 8 ft x 6ft tunnel with rolling road)

• computer teaching laboratory (MATLAB,MathCAD, CATIA, ICAD).

Suitable for applicants who have a firstdegree in engineering, physics ormathematics but do not meet thestandard entry requirements for aCranfield MSc. Consideration will also begiven to applicants holding a UKOrdinary/Pass degree in cases wherethis was the highest achievable award.

Takes you on to your chosenengineering MSc course – for whichcareer prospects are excellent.Successful students who complete thisprogramme can study one of thefollowing postgraduate programmes:Aerospace Vehicle Design, AerospaceDynamics (with options in Aerodynamicsand Flight Dynamics), Astronautics andSpace Engineering, Thermal Power (withoptions in Aerospace Propulsion; GasTurbine Technology; Power, Propulsionand the Environment; RotatingMachinery, Engineering andManagement), Design of RotatingMachines, Automotive ProductEngineering, Process SystemsEngineering (with options in EnergySystems and Thermal Processes;Process Systems Technology), andAdvanced Materials.

You will be taught by a range of stafffrom the School of Engineering and theSchool of Applied Sciences who providethe majority of lectures and academicsupervision.

Assessment Examinations/assignments70%, design exercises/projects 30%.

Course description

This taught programme maybe taken within our School ofApplied Sciences or our Schoolof Engineering.

Entry requirements: Candidates will be individuallyconsidered. Previous experience, aptitude and level ofacademic achievement will be assessed.

Duration: 9 months.

Start date: October.

Number of places: 20

Application process: Application forms and supportingdocuments should be submitted to the Registry, CranfieldUniversity. The applicant should also indicate his/her choice ofMSc course option.

Contact details:Mr Ali Yarf-AbbasiT: +44 (0)1234 750111 ext 5017E: [email protected]

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Enhanced EngineeringDoctorate ProgrammeEngD

The Enhanced Engineering DoctorateProgramme combines research inengineering at doctoral level with trainingin the management skills needed todevelop, assess and market technologicalproducts or processes.

The course consists of taught elements,group work and an individual researchthesis.

Taught componentStudents undertake the taught elementsmainly in the first 18 months. It includestopics in engineering and management inthe ratio of around 1:2. There are core andspecialist engineering courses, andstudents also receive a thoroughgrounding in the basic elements ofbusiness management by attending PartOne of the School of Management’s part-time MBA programme (see page 216).

The first-year project report coversliterature surveys, design studies andpreliminary research work related to thedoctoral topic.

Research thesis projectUndertaken mainly in years two to four, theengineering research topic chosen relatesdirectly to the interest of students’industrial sponsor and includes ananalysis of the business and commercialimplications of the topic.

Each student’s support panel includesengineering and management academicsupervisors and an industrial supervisorfrom the sponsoring organisation. Thethesis must demonstrate an originalcontribution to knowledge, and will alsocontain interdisciplinary material. By theend of the programme, the student willhave a detailed understanding of thetechnical area involved in the project and a broad grasp of the management,economic and marketing considerations.

Research topics are from one of thefollowing areas:

• advanced computational engineering• aerospace• life sciences• manufacturing systems engineering• water science and environmental

engineering.

Suitable for graduate researchengineers who expect to progress toindustrial positions at seniormanagement or chief executive level.Company-based research engineers andwell-qualified engineers who have beenin relevant employment for at least 12months since graduation may take theprogramme while remaining inemployment, with the employer agreeingto act as the sponsor. For thesestudents, the majority of the time is spentin the company, with required attendanceat Cranfield for taught courses.

Takes you on to a range of careers inindustry or, in some cases, academia.Opportunities are excellent, either withindustrial sponsors or elsewhere, and upto a third of EngD graduates aresubsequently employed by theirsponsors.

You will be taught by Cranfieldengineering and management staff,together with industrialists andconsultants.

Assessment Examinations, coursework,case studies, group and individualproject work, thesis and oralexamination.

Course description

University-wide programmesEnhanced Engineering Doctorate Programme

Industrial collborators provide a member ofthe supervisory panel, a maintenanceallowance, arrange access to facilities inindustry and contribute to the costs of theprogramme. Organisations currentlysupporting the programme include: AnglianWater, Airbus, England and Wales CricketBoard, BP, GlaxoSmithKline, Jaguar/LandRover, QinetiQ, Peter Brotherhood, Rolls-Royce plc, BAE Systems, Toyota and ThamesWater.

This programme may be takenwithin the following schools:Cranfield Defence and Security,Cranfield Health, School of AppliedSciences and School ofEngineering.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or upper 2nd class UK honoursdegree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevantqualifications, together with considerable experience, may beconsidered.

Duration: Normally 4 years, full-time.

Start date: October preferred, though entry possible at othertimes.

Funding: Enhanced EPSRC for UK candidates (fees only forEU unless residence requirement satisfied) with industrialsupplements. Detailed funding information is available onrequest.

Application process: Submission of the completedapplication form for postgraduate study. Candidates will alsohave an interview and admission test.

Contact details:T: + 44 (0)1234 758223E: [email protected]

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Cranfield Defence and Security

CranfieldDefenceand Security

Cranfield University is the management and technologyacademic provider to the Defence Academy of theUnited Kingdom, based at Shrivenham. Here, we providehigh-quality research, postgraduate education, trainingand consultancy in the fields of defence, security andresilience.

Our long-standing partnership with the Ministryof Defence (MOD) allows us to draw on theskills and real-life operational experience of theArmed and Civil Services in delivering aportfolio of programmes that attract bothmilitary and civilian personnel from the UK andaround the world.

Students have the opportunity to workalongside professionals from the world ofdefence and security, and their current orfuture careers benefit from a highly practicaland relevant education.

The University’s specialist knowledge of thedefence and security sector is also highlyapplicable in other public sector organisations– such as the police and security services –and in the wider civilian community.

The Defence Academy of theUnited KingdomEstablished in April 2002 as a result of the2001 Defence Training Review, the DefenceAcademy of the United Kingdom is a militaryand academic community providing educationin strategy, leadership, management and theapplication of technology to defence.

The Defence Academy - College ofManagement and TechnologyThe Defence Academy - College ofManagement and Technology is one of thethree principal colleges of the DefenceAcademy. The College employs around 380MOD staff, both military and civilian and isorganised into three delivery groups:

• Technology (with the Nuclear Department atGosport)

• Leadership and Management• Acquisition and Business.

Cranfield Defence and SecurityCranfield academics work alongside MODstaff to provide high-quality research,education and training which is relevant tocareer development.

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Cranfield Defence and SecurityFacilities

FacilitiesCranfield Defence and Security

All facilities used for experimental researchare specifically designed for their own areasof study. These facilities include: electronmicroscopes; ballistics testing ranges; and access to the latest generation ofcomputational programmes for ballisticsmodelling.

The Centre for Materials Engineering andScience is equipped with state-of-the-artfacilities for producing, testing andcharacterising a wide range of materials. Itworks closely with other departments of theUniversity and with other external agencies.The Centre is nationally recognised for bodyarmour testing for the Ministry of Defence.

Facilities at the Centre for Photo-analysisand Photo-manipulation of Materials allowfor structural monitoring using fibre optic basesystems which can monitor fatigue loadingover a long period of time.

Facilities include an industrial autoclave;hydraulic hot press; ultra scan; servohydraulic fatigue machines; tensile andtension compression testing machines; veryhigh quality electron optical microscopes; andlaser laboratories.

Cranfield University at Shrivenham is anational centre for the production andtesting of explosives and weapons. We areunique in holding licences for carrying out thiswork in our own laboratories, workshops andlarge-scale testing areas.

These facilities provide a unique researchopportunity for PhD students to studyexplosives. We can generate molecularmodels, synthesise materials, manufactureformulations and build them into componentsand devices and finally fire them on our owntest and evaluation range at CranfieldOrdnance Test Evaluation Centre (COTEC)in West Lavington, Wiltshire.

Field trials carried out at COTEC include thetesting of warheads and bunker busting withlive ammunition. These facilities aresupported with computing, laboratory andtest-house capabilities.

Within the aerospace, power and sensorsareas, PhD students have the facilitiesrequired to carry out research on guidancenavigation systems, flight vehicles,unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and missilesor aircraft with non-linear behaviour.

The SWARM laboratory allows technologydemonstration. Self-programmable robots,about 30cm in diameter, are used to carry outa range of novel experiments. The results ofthis research are captured on a suite ofcameras and fed directly into a virtuallaboratory, where analysis can be conductedremotely in partner universities across theworld.

PhD students also have access to otherresearch facilities at various establishments,including the Wright-Patterson Air ForceResearch Laboratories in Ohio, USA.

Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham isdistinctive in having a combination of high-qualityfacilities that are not found in any other institution inthe UK.

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ResearchCranfield Defence and Security

Cranfield Defence and SecurityResearch

Cranfield Defence and Security offers a uniqueopportunity for those interested in doctoral research.

Our academic capabilities combine with our excellentfacilities to offer research in subject areas not normallyfeasible at other institutions in the UK or overseas. Wehave excellent student-to-supervisor ratios and placegreat importance on the international nature of ourresearch.

Cranfield PhDs are high-quality, applied and relevant, providing a distinct competitive advantagein defence and security-related management, engineering and technology. Research leading tothe award of a PhD has opened up senior-level appointments for many of our graduates, withingovernment and the military, as well as in the industrial, commercial and security sectors.

A large proportion of our doctoral students work part-time within industry, government or theprivate sector. In some cases, it may also be possible to align the subject matter within their full-time employment with the PhD programme. This is particularly relevant for those applying from national and foreign government defence and security agencies.

For further details, contact:T: +44 (0)1793 785810E: [email protected]: www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds

For information on funded research studentships please visitwww.cranfield.ac.uk/studentships

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Research at Cranfield Defence andSecurity, Shrivenham is conductedin the following areas:

Engineering systems andmanagement We offer research in the following twelvedomains:

• defence management and leadership• systems engineering• security sector management• defence acquisition• human systems• impact and armour• future combat systems• weapon systems and engineering dynamics• operational analysis, modelling and

simulation• applied mathematics and scientific

computing• power and drive systems• aeromechanical systems.

We have unique facilities including anengineering dynamics laboratory for vehicleexperimentation, ballistics testing ranges,access to the latest generation computationalprogrammes for ballistics modelling and anextensive modelling and simulation suite.

Our new research areas involve analysis ofsystems and systems engineering and we aredriving a different approach to problemsolving within the UK Ministry of Defence. Forexample, the way in which the modern Army,Navy and Air Force fight together, howsystems can be optimised and the flow ofinformation between different systems are allof critical importance. Much of the work wedo within this area is related to the technologyof defence – a fertile source of fascinatingproblems that need to be solved.

Further areas of doctoral research include theprotection of armoured vehicles (The FutureRapid Effect System). Current research in thisarea involves:

• the lightweight protection of vehicles• the effects of mine blasts on vehicles• the protection of people in vehicles when

exposed to mine blasts.

We also have a strong research thrust in theareas of aeromechanical and electric drivesystems. We are currently seeking to expandon our work in the following areas:

• micro-air vehicle design problems,including:- insect-inspired, flapping-wing micro air

vehicles- problems of gusting in urban

environments.

• aircraft propulsion integration problems,including:- vertical or short take-off and landing

(V/STOL) aircraft aerodynamics- jets in ground effect- non-circular nozzle flows- multiple jet interactions- enhancing jet mixing for emissions and

signature control.

• internal weapons carriage and releaseproblems, including:- transonic cavity flows- prediction of cavity acoustics- control of free shear layer instabilities.

• electric propulsion and control, including:- energy conservation and control

performance for multi-role vehicles- electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) effects on

engine control systems- plasma actuators for flow control- emissions control and particle separation.

Postgraduate awards

For detailed information on allCranfield degree types pleaserefer to pages 22 and 23.

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Our research in the domains ofdefence and security sectormanagement is focused in thefollowing key areas:

Security sector management• Strategic planning for National Security and

National Development programmes• The role of regional organisations and the

multilateral system in promoting securitysector reform and governance programmes

• Change management strategies andperformance measurement systems

• Measuring and evaluating the degree ofpolicy coherence between conflict preventionand national security frameworks

• Donor approaches to managing widersecurity interventions and the issue ofconditionalities

• Management of Disarmament,Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) offormer combatants

• Monitoring, evaluation and assessmentmethodologies for security sectorinterventions

• Operationalising the human security debate• The linkages between Security Sector

Reform (SSR) and HIV/AIDS• Developing sequencing strategies for multi-

faceted security sector reforms intervention • Institutional, legal and bureaucratic

challenges to the management of ‘joined-up’government

• Managing stabilisation operations• Knowledge management and the role of

intelligence across the wider security sector

Defence acquisition• The nature of trust in defence supply chains

notably through prime contractors in amaritime context

• The factors that assist outsourced serviceprovision to enable long-term support toland-based equipment

• The utility of defence and commercial bestpractice in humanitarian logistics

• The linkage between capability and theprocurement of counter terrorism servicesand equipment

• Defence procurement in South East Asia • Reality and rhetoric in the defence

acquisition discourse

Defence management• Leadership in defence, including the

transferability of mission command intocommercial models, the significance ofgender in military leadership styles, andLeadership/Followership empowerment

• Change management, focusing in particularon the establishment of defence equipmentand support (DE&S)

• The role of New Public Management (NPM)in Defence

• The deployment of project managementmethodologies, particularly in defenceacquisition

• Performance management of informationsystems in defence

• Organisational Behaviour – decision makingin defence

• Quality management systems and warremediation programmes

• Technology transfer• Role of culture in small country development• The role of foreign direct investment in the

development of China’s microelectronicsindustry

• Defence PFI contracts• Global defence industrialisation in the

context of Russian export performance in thepost-Cold War period

Informatics and sensors Many activities within this area involve theresearch of information systems in the contextof homeland security, as well as the defencecontext. This includes areas such as theusability of systems by people under stressdue to environmental disaster, industrialdisaster and terrorist attack. Recent doctoralresearch work revolves around human factorsand information systems.


Other areas include:• information assurance• information security• information exploitation• information operations and influence activity• cyber warfare• knowledge management• knowledge systems• knowledge engineering• computer forensics – national centre of

excellence• command and control• human computer interface• standards for network enabled capabilities• malicious computer code – “Botnets”.

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Aerospace, power and sensorsCranfield Defence and Security has severalhigh-profile academic links with other majorinstitutions in Canada, US, Australia, Portugaland Holland. We undertake world-classdoctoral research in the areas ofaerodynamics, ground vehicles, unmannedair vehicles (UAVs) and sensors.

In particular:

• research on autonomous systems:- biomimetic solutions are being pursued in

research aimed at developing flapping-wing micro air vehicles. This programmeincludes theoretical and computationalaerodynamics, experimental aerodynamicsusing particle image velocimetry (PIV) inour water and wind tunnels, mechanismand structural design, and controlengineering

- research into navigation and path planningin highly uncertain and clutteredenvironments which produces fast efficientalgorithms that can be implemented in realtime and are suitable for sense and avoidsystems

- dynamic mission management usingKripke models and temporal logic which isyielding well-behaved autonomoussystems

- airborne sensor network for mappingcomplex environments or environmentalmonitoring using differential geometricapproaches.

• research on radar systems:- research into the use of genetic algorithms

that produce novel solutions to detect andtrack different targets using RF sensors,which is a growth area

- research into advanced evolutionaryalgorithms and their use to produceautomated solutions to the multi-objectiveproblem of pulse-doppler radar design,and also for dynamic trajectoryoptimisation of autonomous vehicleswarms

- advanced processing methods have beendeveloped for the detection and trackingof small targets in maritime environments,with the algorithms demonstrating definiteimprovements when applied to realmeasurement data

- novel camouflage materials involvinglooking at ‘smart’ infrared camouflagematerials, which could be used in paintsor other appliqué methods.

• research on electro-optic sensors:- infrared simulation systems tests various

techniques for simulating high temperatureinfrared scenes at video data rates andhigher

- electro-optic electronic warfare systemshave several programmes looking atcountermeasures and counter-countermeasure systems in the electro-optic region of the electromagneticspectrum

- hyper-spectral imaging is a programmelooking at the techniques, capabilities andthe benefits attained of true hyper-spectralimaging systems

- robust image processing algorithms usevarious techniques that, either singly or incombination, can be used for detectionand classification of targets in cluttered oruncluttered environments.

• communications and wireless networks:- research on broadband radio systems for

the provision of civilian and military radioservices and data links

- research on robust underwater acousticcommunication systems

- advance approaches such as Houghtransform and particle filter methods ofemitter geolocation

- advance algorithms for fusion of sensordata for source localisation.

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Postgraduate awards


Applied science, security andresilienceCranfield Defence and Security employs world-class academics who have a wide rangeof experience in the defence, security,international relations and law enforcementfields who work closely with world-classscientists and technologists. To support ourteaching in these areas we conduct researchin the following domains:

• forensics engineering, science andarchaeology

• environmental science including waste,renewable energy, fuels and sustainabledevelopment

• materials and biomaterials research• explosives, energetic materials and

ordnance and munitions research• chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear

(CBRN) science and technologies• research into all aspects of resilience and

the capacity of societies and organisationsto withstand disruptive events whethercaused deliberately or by natural causes

• military doctrine and history• humanitarian resilience and de-mining • risk and security.

PhD students in the areas of defence, securityand law enforcement are often sponsored bytheir employers, many conducting theirresearch under industrial supervision in theirworkplace. However, the Shrivenham campusoffers a comprehensive range of specialistexperimental facilities. Other advantagesinclude:

• strong links with industry and major defenceorganisations

• our own test ranges at Shrivenham and theCranfield Ordnance Test Evaluation Centre(COTEC) on Salisbury Plain

• the Forensic Institute and Centre for ForensicArchaeology

• state-of-the-art equipment for medicaldiagnostic and treatment problems

• our knowledge of CBRN technologies.

We believe our strong links with industry andmajor defence organisations, such as AWE,Chemring and QinetiQ, ensure that studentsnot only gain knowledge through their researchbut also build a wide network which will bevital throughout their career.

There is a growing interest in environmenttechnologies such as renewable energy andfuel technologies as well as the developmentof analytical tools to assess environmentaleffects. We are also involved in developingnew approaches to sustainable developmentin the defence sector.


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Modular Master’sProgramme

Cranfield Defence and SecurityTaught courses

Whilst the Modular Master’s Programme(MMP) has initially been designed to meetUK Army requirements. With a number ofplaces reserved for UK army students, it isopen to members of other UK andinternational armed services and civiliansfrom the public and private defence sector.

The MMP is made up of a number ofpathways, each of which reflect one of thefive core employment fields within theArmy, that is: combat, defence policy,human resources, technical and logistics,together with a more generalistmanagement qualification.

Assessment methods will be based uponan appropriate combination of formalwritten examinations and assignedcoursework.

The following pathways have beendesigned to draw upon the strength of theDefence Academy/Cranfield Universitypartnering arrangement in the field ofdefence management and technology:

• Information Management andTechnology MSc (page 50)

• International Human ResourceManagement (Defence) MSc (page 53)

• International Security MSc (page 54)• (Defence) MBA with the Open University

(Distance Learning)* • War in the Modern World MA with Kings

College London.*

Further details of each pathway may befound on the prospectus page of therelevant degree, but all are modular andcredit based in accordance with Universitypolicy and lead to an appropriatepostgraduate qualification, subject toprofessional accreditation constraints,including PgCert, PgDip or MScdepending upon the credits accumulated.

The Modular Master’s Programme offerscivilian students working in the UK orinternational defence sector theopportunity to study alongside their armedservice counterparts thereby enhancingthe quality of education for all concerned.

* Please contact us for more details onthese courses which are for MOD studentsonly.

Entry requirements: All students will need to satisfy either thestandard or exceptional general entrance requirements of theUniversity for taught Masters degrees. Further relevantqualifications may be required to follow certain pathways.

Funding: For more information on funding please [email protected]

Contact details: Postgraduate Course Administration(Shrivenham)T: +44 (0)1793 785810E: [email protected]

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Defence AcquisitionManagementMSc/PgDip/PgCert

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent. Alternatively,a lesser qualification together with appropriate work experiencemay be acceptable. Exceptionally, candidates without formalqualifications may be considered if sufficiently experienced andsubject to satisfactory performance on the GraduateManagement Admissions Test (GMAT). Students whose firstlanguage is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc full-time: 1 year. MSc executive: 2 years and8 months (10 single-week residential schools) plus an 8month thesis (studied at a distance). Flexible DistanceLearning: 5 years (3 modules per year for 4 years plus thesis inthe fifth year).

Start date: Full-time: September. Executive: January.



Application process: Application form, criminal recorddeclaration and two references.

Contact details: Postgraduate Course Administration(Shrivenham) T: +44 (0)1793 785810E: [email protected]

The course assesses the practicalapplication of the theories, concepts andanalytical techniques to the modern,multinational defence acquisition andlogistics management environment. It aimsto improve individual and organisationaleffectiveness through advanced knowledgeof key issues that enable enhanceddecision making within the challenging andchanging defence acquisition environment.

A key feature of the course is the eligibilityfor the relevant qualification of theChartered Institute of Purchasing andSupply (CIPS) and the Chartered Instituteof Logistics (CILT); as an optional element,students can sit the Association of ProjectManagement examinations and theChartered Management Institute (CMI).

The course is available in three variants:General Acquisition, Supply NetworkManagement and Support SolutionsSpecialist.

Modules Part One• Introductory Studies • Research Methodology • Strategic Management and International

Acquisition • Financing Acquisition • Programme and Project Management • Sourcing Strategies and Industrial

Interface • Managing Acquisition Change • System Effectiveness

Part Two• Management of Battlespace Technology • Supply Network Management in Defence • Managing Knowledge and Information in

Defence Acquisition • Simulation and Synthetic Environments

(elective) • Capability, Requirements and Systems

(elective) • Humanitarian Logistics (elective) • Leadership and Through-Life Capability

Management

• Supply Network Management in aCommercial Environment

• Supply Network Modelling • The International Dimensions of Defence

Acquisition • Supply Network Analysis and Modelling • Systems Thinking and Organisational

Design • Personal and Operational Skills for

Effective Support Solutions.

The actual modules studied will depend onthe variant chosen. For all of the variantsthe final part of the course is the same andrequires production of a 20,000-wordresearch-based thesis.

Suitable for those within the acquisitioncommunity, it provides in-depthknowledge of the theories, concepts andanalytical techniques relevant tocapability, procurement, contracting,logistics, supply chain management andequipment support.

Takes you on to career development inthe equipment capability area, theDefence Equipment and Supportorganisation (or other relevant areas suchas Defence Estates), defencemanufacturers, commercial organisations,Government departments etc. It alsoprovides a relevant lead-in towards PhDstudies focused upon acquisition, such asthrough-life capability management,procurement and logistics themes.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. Visiting lecturers includeexperts from industry, commerce,research establishments andGovernment departments, particularlythe MOD.

Assessment A mixture of examinations,assignments, case study analyses andindividual reports.

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Leadership has always been a criticalelement of organisational success but onlyrecently has its value been adequatelyrecognised in an educational context.

The Defence Leadership MSc is designedto appeal to all those who are interestedin, or involved with, leadership. Its primaryaudience will be those who already havesome personal experience of leadershippractice and who are keen to expand andimprove their knowledge andunderstanding of leadership theory andpractice. The scope of the MSc covers thedefence and wider security sector and thepublic services more generally.

By the end of the MSc, students should beable to:

• develop a broad understanding of thevariety of approaches to leadership

• develop a critical understanding of, thenature of their own leadership

• understand the causes of leadershipsuccess and failure

• understand and lead successfulorganisational change

• have the practical knowledge and skillsto be able to analyse widely differentcontexts and situations

• develop leadership in others • develop a critical analysis of

contemporary leadership theory andpractice

• have the knowledge and skills tounderstand and shape the developmentof leadership in war, conflict and crisissituations

• design and conduct a research projectto address pertinent organisationalissues in leadership studies

• develop an area of specialisationthrough the conduct of an in-depthinvestigation

• critically appraise and apply leadershipstudies ideas, theories and concepts toa specific organisational context

• develop a critical analysis of the researchmethods and philosophies that underpinleadership studies.

Suitable for those who work in thedefence and wider security sector andwish to enhance their knowledge of, andskills in leadership.

Takes you on to a thoroughunderstanding of defence leadership inits widest setting within and beyond thedefence sector in theory and in practice.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology, and from the School ofManagement, who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice.

Assessment There are a variety ofassessments including assignmentsand presentations.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or relevant professional equivalent. Alternatively, a lesserqualification together with appropriate work experience may beacceptable. Students whose first language is not English mustattain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: Part-time: 3 years.

Start date: January

Number of places: Typically 20 students.




Course description

Defence LeadershipMSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Modules

PgCert• Introductory Studies • Defence – the role of classical and modern

leadership studies • Strategy and Change in Defence • Defence Sector and Human Resource

Management • Defence Sector and Organisational Behaviour • The Psychology of Leadership and its

Application in Defence

PgDipAll of the PgCert modules must be completedplus:• Leadership and War • Leadership Security and Crisis • The Defence Sector in other Countries and

Cultures • Leadership Development in Defence • Negotiated Leadership and its relevance in

Defence • Contemporary Defence Leadership Studies.

MScAll of the above plus:• Research Methods • Thesis.

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Defence Sensorsand Data FusionMSc/PgDip

This decade has seen major developmentsin sensors and in data fusion andintegration techniques used to maximisedata retrieval from multi-sensor systems.The application of these techniques toguided weapons has so far been selective,but with the emphasis on smaller, moretechnological armies, multi-sensor systemsare expected to play a crucial role inelectronic warfare and guided weaponareas.

The Technology Foresight Reviewhighlighted the importance of sensors forthe future generation of guided weaponsystems and it is estimated that, of futureinvestment in guided weapons, over halfwill be in the field of sensors.

The Defence Sensors and Data FusionMSc is modular and can be taken part-timeor as a one year full-time programme. Theentry is at graduate level or equivalent. Thecourse structure defines three levels ofmodules: Foundation, Subject and System.

Modules

Foundation modulesThe foundation level modules are designedto provide the groundwork in mathematicsand science required for the course:

• Mathematics and Signal Processing • Propagation Theory and Antennas.

Subject modulesThe subject level modules deal with sensortechnology:

• Radar Principles • Electro-Optics/Infrared Sensors (Part

One) • Sonar/Acoustic/Seismic Sensors • Sensor Fusion • Soft Computing and Optimisation • Data and Information Fusion • Analysis and Design of Search and Track

Radar • Practical Radar Systems • Electro-Optics/Infrared Sensors (Part Two).

System modulesThe system level modules concentrate onsystems integration and data fusion,together with a project:

• Sensor Integration and Data Fusion Study • Individual Project.

Each module has an entry pack thatspecifies the knowledge required to studythe module and an exit pack consisting ofan assignment which is assessed. Theproject will commence at the University, butcan be carried out in industry under thesupervision of a University supervisor andan industrial mentor.

Suitable for graduates working withingovernment or the defence industry whowish to broaden their understanding ofdefence sensor systems and theintegration and data fusion techniquesemployed to maximise the effectivenessof multi-sensor systems.

Takes you on to a thoroughunderstanding of the principles andtechnology of sensors, methods ofsensor integration and data fusion withapplications to weapon integration.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. The defence-specific contentwill be delivered by military staff from theDefence Academy of the UnitedKingdom. Visiting lecturers includeexperts from industry, researchestablishments and Governmentdepartments, particularly the MOD.

Assessment End of moduleexamination, continuous assessment,project presentation and viva voce.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normallyelectronics, electrical engineering or physics). Alternatively, alesser qualification with relevant professional experience may beacceptable. Students whose first language is not English mustattain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc full-time: 1 year, part-time: 3 years.PgDip full-time: 28 weeks, part-time: 2 years.

Start date: September.





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Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or equivalent in science, engineering or mathematics.Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriatework experience may be acceptable. Students whose firstlanguage is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time.PgDip: 9 months full-time, up to 4 years part-time.PgCert: 4 months full-time, up to 3 years part-time.

Start date: Full-time: September. Part-time: by arrangement.





Course description

Defence Simulationand ModellingMSc/PgDip/PgCert

The Defence Simulation and Modellingcourse considers the issues associatedwith procuring, using and managingmodels and simulations for the training,testing and assessment of military forcesand equipment.

The course provides opportunities for themodelling and simulation of specificsystems and practical experience withrelevant computer software.

The modular form of the course, consistingof a compulsory core and a selection ofother modules, enables each student toselect the course of study mostappropriate to their particularrequirements.

MSc students must complete the taughtphase, consisting of eight standardmodules, including the two core modulesand four advanced modules, followed byan individual thesis in a relevant topic.

Thesis topics will be related to problems ofspecific interest to students and sponsorsor local industry wherever possible.

PgDip students are required to undertakethe taught phase without the project.

PgCert students must complete the twocore standard modules together with anyfour other modules; up to three of thesemay be advanced modules.

Modules Each standard module consists of a one-week course of lectures and practicalsessions followed by one week ofassessed directed study.

Standard modules offered include:

• Foundations of Modelling and Simulation(core)

• Networked and Distributed Simulation(core)

• Discrete and Continuous Simulation

• War Gaming and Combat Modelling • Programming and Software Development

in C • Computer Graphics • Neural Networks • High Performance and Parallel

Computing • Statistical Analysis and Trials • Logistics Modelling • Intelligent Systems • Weapon System Performance

Assessment.

Advanced modules, which enable studentsto explore some areas in greater depth,are offered in most of these topics. Theseadvanced modules involve an additionaltwo weeks of assessed directed study.

Suitable for those seeking the flexibilityof a modular course explaining the mainprinciples of the hardware and software,including the underlying models used increating a synthetic battlefield.

Takes you on to employment within thearmed forces or defence researchestablishments.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. Visiting lecturers includeexperts from industry, researchestablishments and Governmentdepartments, particularly the MOD.

Assessment Continuous assessment,examinations and (MSc only) thesis.

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ExplosivesOrdnance Engineering MSc/PgDip

The Explosives Ordnance EngineeringMSc is designed for professionals from theUK or overseas from the following sectors:civil servants, serving officers in the army,navy and air force, and civilians employedin the explosives and defence industries.

Part One of the MSc course contains anintroductory period followed by academicinstruction, which is in modular form. Students take ten core modules coveringthe main disciplines and choose twooptional modules based upon theirparticular background, future requirementsor interests.

To qualify for the Explosives OrdnanceEngineering MSc, students mustsuccessfully complete formalexaminations, coursework and a researchproject.

Modules

Core modules• Introduction to Explosives • Risk, Hazard and Safety of Explosives • Manufacture, Formulation of Explosives• Insensitive Munitions (1 1/2 modules) • Ammunition Systems 1 (Warheads) • Ammunition Systems 2 (Delivery

Systems) • Armour System Design (1/2 module) • Advanced Explosives Science • Propellants, Internal Ballistics and

Weapon Thermodynamics • Research Methodology

Optional modules• Rocket Motors and Propellants • Forensic Investigations of Explosives and

Explosive Devices • Pyrotechnics • Explosives for Nuclear Weapons • Computer Modelling Tools in EOE (1/2

module) • Environmental Management (1/2 module) • Blast Loading

Research projectIn Part Two, students undertake a researchproject; a list of prospective projects isprovided each year by the teaching staff.Alternatively, with agreement of theteaching staff/supervisor, students mayundertake appropriate research of theirown choosing.

AccreditationThe award of Explosives OrdnanceEngineering MSc meets the educationalrequirements for the Engineering CouncilUK’s register of Chartered Engineers(CEng); the course is accredited by theInstitution of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE) and the Institution of Engineeringand Technology (IET).

Suitable for practitioners, designers,teachers and researchers in the fields ofexplosives and explosives ordnanceengineering, who will gain the advancedacademic background necessary forthem to contribute effectively to anymilitary or commercial project requiringtheir expertise.

Takes you on to opportunities at a moresenior level. The majority of the studentsare sponsored by their employers andcontinue to work for them on completionof the course.


Assessment By examination,assignments and thesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in engineering, science or mathematics or theprofessional equivalent. Students whose first language is notEnglish must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time.





Contact details: Postgraduate Course Administration(Shrivenham) T: +44 (0)1793 785810 E: [email protected]

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Forensic Archaeologyand Anthropology MSc/PgDip


The Forensic Archaeology andAnthropology MSc is designed to give abroad introduction to the subject, rapidlyadvancing into the understanding ofcutting-edge research and the latestmethodologies.

The course is highly practical andhands-on, aiming to produce forensicexperts capable of giving expert witnesstestimonies in a courtroom situation andelsewhere.

Part One of the MSc course contains atwo-week period of introductory studiesfollowed by academic instruction inmodular form. Most modules are of fivedays' duration, interspersed with weeksdevoted to private study and visits toforensic science establishments.

Students are required to take ninecompulsory modules covering the maindisciplines and choose two electivemodules based on their particularbackground, future requirements, orinterests. To qualify for the ForensicArchaeology and Anthropology MSc,students must successfully completeformal examinations, coursework and anoriginal research project.

Modules

Compulsory modules• Forensic Archaeology: Recovering

Buried Remains • Forensic Archaeology: Soils and Decay • Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology:

Osteology • Further Forensic Anthropology:

Identification • Role of the Forensic Expert • Investigation and Evidence Collection • Analytical Techniques in Forensic

Science (two-week module) • Courtroom Skills and the Legal

Responsibilities of the Expert Witness • Practical Archaeological Excavation

Elective modules• Firearms Investigations • Fire and Explosions Investigations • Mass Fatality Incidents • Forensic Craniofacial Identification

Research projectIn Part Two, students undertake a researchproject. The teaching staff provide a list ofprospective projects each year.Alternatively, with agreement of theteaching staff/supervisor, students canundertake appropriate research of theirown choosing.

Suitable for graduates or practitioners ofarchaeology, forensic or other cognitivesciences who wish to gain experience offorensic archaeology and anthropologyand benefit from spending a yearspecialising in this area. Also forarchaeologists, forensic specialists,emergency services personnel and thosewhose roles might bring them intocontact with the forensic recovery ofhuman remains, from journalists to civilservants to non-governmentalorganisation (NGO) employees.

Takes you on to opportunities to work inthe field of forensic archaeology oranthropology within forensic laboratories,police departments, government bodiesand non-governmental organisations. Itis also a necessary introduction thatcould lead into conducting research atPhD level in the subject.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. Visiting lecturers include expertsfrom police forces, forensic laboratoriesand international agencies.

Assessment By written and practicalexaminations, continuous assessment,project presentation and viva voce.

Additional Forensic courses

Discover how physical sciences and otherspecific disciplines can help resolve issues incivil and criminal law through the followingforensic courses:

Forensic Ballistics MSc/PgDipFocusing on ballistics, weapon function andweapon failure.

Forensic Explosive and ExplosionInvestigation MSc/PgDipFocusing on explosive science, fire andexplosion investigation and risk analysis.

Forensic Investigation MSc/PgDip/PgCertExamining a broad range of physical sciencesand specific disciplines in forensics.

For further information contact: Enquiries T: +44 (0)1234 758008E: [email protected]

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or equivalent in archaeology, forensics or scientificdiscipline, or the professional equivalent. Students with otherdegrees who can show a knowledge of and interest in thescientific elements of the subject will also be considered.Students whose first language is not English must attain anIELTS score of 7.




Funding: Funding may be available, please contact theenquiries office for information - [email protected]


Contact details: Enquiries T: +44 (0)1234 758008E: [email protected]

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Forensic Computing MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Forensic computing is a dynamic area ofcriminal investigation, with new tools,techniques and methods constantlyavailable to both the investigator and theinvestigated.

The Forensic Computing MSc, PgDip andPgCert courses reflect this forensiccomputing environment with their mixture ofessential fundamentals, current knowledgeand experience, and practical expertise.

The courses are only offered on a part-time basis.

The PgCert usually comprises threemodules in one year: Foundations PartsOne and Two, followed by any two othermodules. Depending on the other moduleschosen, this may require students to studyover a two year period due to timetablingrestrictions.

The PgDip, and the taught component ofthe MSc, comprise seven modules (twocompulsory and five from seven electivemodules) taught over two years.

There are three taught modules in the firstacademic year and four in the second,each with a supporting programme ofdirected private study and learning.

Modules

Compulsory modules• Forensic Computing Foundations (Parts

One and Two) • Legal Issues and Courtroom Skills

The Forensic Computing Foundations (PartOne) module has two study schools. TheForensic Computing Foundations (PartTwo) module has no study school. NB:Foundations Parts One and Two in the firstyear earn credits, which are equivalent totwo modules.

A residential study school normallyextends over five days of attendance, fromMonday to Friday. Additionally, for theMSc, the candidate must successfullycomplete a project in the third year.

Elective modules• Corporate Security • E-Discovery • Forensic Networks • Forensic Internet • Systems Programming for Forensic

Computing • Advanced Forensic Computing • Forensic Computing Using Linux

The Systems Programming for ForensicComputing module has two study schoolelements, an initial five days of attendancefollowed by a further two days ofattendance towards the end of the module.

Suitable for law enforcement officers,government staff, security consultants,accountancy and banking organisations,corporate security personnel andmembers of associated agencies inboth the UK and elsewhere.

Takes you on to a new career or canlead to promotion within yourorganisation. The majority of studentswill be sponsored by their employersand continue to work for them oncompletion of the course, perhaps at amore senior level. The course may alsobe used as a method of moving intothese areas of work.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice.

Assessment A mixture of writtenexaminations, oral presentations,assignments and (MSc only) a thesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or professional equivalent in an appropriate area.Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriatework experience may be accepted. Students whose firstlanguage is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7. Due tothe nature of this course, all candidates will be required tosubmit a completed Subject Access Form, and self-sponsoredcandidates will need to supply an additional characterreference.

Duration: MSc: normally 3 years part-time. PgDip: normally2 years part-time. PgCert: normally 1 year part-time.

Start date: February.



Application process: Application form, criminal recorddeclaration and references.


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The emphasis throughout the ForensicEngineering and Science course is on theapplication of engineering and the physicalsciences to forensic problems. The courseis designed to give a broad introduction tothe subject, rapidly advancing into theunderstanding of the cutting-edgeresearch and latest techniques.

The course is highly practical and hands-on, aiming to produce forensic expertscapable of giving an expert opinion in acourtroom situation and elsewhere.

The main body of the course comes aftera two-week period of introductory studiesand consists of ten compulsory modulesand one elective module selected from achoice of four. Most modules are of fivedays’ duration, interspersed with weeksdevoted to private study and visits toforensic science establishments.

Modules

Compulsory modules• Role of the Forensic Expert • Analytical Techniques in Forensic

Science (two-week module) • Investigation and Evidence Collection • Trace Evidence • Courtroom Skills and the Legal

Responsibilities of the Expert Witness • Fire and Explosion Investigations • Firearms Investigations • Engineering Failures and Accidents • Forensic Investigation of Explosives and

Explosive Devices • Integrated Forensic Research (integrated

module)

Elective modules• Forensic Aspects of the Effects of

Explosions on Materials • Introduction to Forensic Ballistics

Investigations • Forensic Computing • Forensic Bioscience

After successful completion of the taughtphase of the course, each MSc studentundertakes a research project. Theteaching staff provide a list of prospectiveprojects each year. Alternatively, withagreement of the teaching staff/supervisor,students can undertake appropriateresearch of their own choosing andsponsored students can undertake aproject at their own place of employment.We also offer a postgraduate diploma inwhich students are required to completethe taught phase only.

Suitable for graduates looking for anopportunity to acquire an understandingof the application of key scientificdisciplines to problems in forensicscience and engineering. Some trainingin legal aspects and courtroom skills isalso provided, thus helping to equip thestudents to practice as professionalforensic scientists.

Takes you on to career opportunities inforensic engineering and science with,for example, forensic laboratories,government bodies, police departmentsand independent consultants working forinsurance companies.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. Visiting lecturers includeexperts from forensic laboratories,international agencies and police forces.

Assessment End of moduleexaminations, continuous assessments,project presentation and viva voce.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or equivalent in an appropriate scientific (not arts)discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevantprofessional experience may be acceptable. Students whosefirst language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time.

Start date: Full-time and part-time: September.Executive: flexible.




Contact details: Enquiries Office T: +44 (0)1234 758008 E: [email protected]

Course description

Forensic Engineeringand Science MSc/PgDip

Additional Forensic courses

Discover how physical sciences and otherspecific disciplines can help resolve issues incivil and criminal law through the followingforensic courses:

Forensic Ballistics MSc/PgDipFocusing on ballistics, weapon function andweapon failure.

Forensic Explosive and ExplosionInvestigation MSc/PgDipFocusing on explosive science, fire andexplosion investigation and risk analysis.

Forensic Investigation MSc/PgDip/PgCertExamining a broad range of physical sciencesand specific disciplines in forensics.

For further information contact: Enquiries T: +44 (0)1234 758008E: [email protected]

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Global Security MSc/PgDip

In the period since the end of the ColdWar, the range of problems defined asthreatening personal, group, state,international and global security haswidened considerably, as has the range ofagencies involved in providing suchsecurity.

Together, the events of 11 September2001, the Indian Ocean tsunami inDecember 2004 and the 7/7 attacks inLondon in summer 2005 – and the multi-agency response to them – exemplify thisnew security paradigm.

It is clear that the risk of major armedconflict between states, which hasabsorbed soldiers', scholars' andstatesmen's attention for the last twocenturies, has been compounded by newthreats of economic dislocation, crime,drugs, environmental damage, statecollapse, non-state actors, anti-elite action,'super-terrorism' and the re-emergence ofracial, religious and tribal tension. Thesefactors threaten the lives and wellbeing ofmany people and groups, the fabric ofsociety and the structure of the nationstate.

This course comprises five compulsoryand two elective modules, followed bya thesis.

Cranfield University does not guarantee tooffer all electives in a given year but everyeffort will be made to meet students'wishes.

In the third term, students complete thethesis, which may be in any area coveredin the course.

Suitable for members of internationalorganisations, including UN agenciesand non-government organisations,diplomats, civil servants, military officers,police, academics, journalists,politicians, and others who need thecapacity to analyse the complexinteractions linking contemporarysecurity issues and roles, or thoseseeking to move into these areas.

Takes you on to senior positions in thearmed forces, government, internationalorganisations, media and academia.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. With this in mind, the CranfieldMSc also places more emphasis on fieldwork than other comparable courses.Visiting lecturers include experts fromGovernment, other universities, thinktanks, industry, research establishmentsand non-government departments.

Assessment Written examinations, oralpresentations, coursework assignmentson each module plus a 15-20,000-wordthesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or relevant professional equivalent. For non-graduates aGraduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score inexcess of 500 is required. Students whose first language is notEnglish must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: 1 year full-time.






Modules

In the first term, students take compulsoryfoundation modules in:

• Research Methodology • Art and Science of War • Security, Demography and the Physical

Environment • Law, Strategy and Military Operations.

In the second term, they take the corecompulsory module:

• The Nature of Security.

During this second term, students also take twoelectives chosen from:

• Disaster Management • Weapons of Mass Destruction, Control and

Verification • Risk Management and Corporate Security • Terrorism • Security in the Asia-Pacific Rim • Military and Security Policy of Russia and the

Soviet Union • Managing Defence in the Wider Security

Context.

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The main objective of the GuidedWeapons Systems course is to bringtogether the wide variety of disciplinesconstituting guided weapon systemstechnology and to present them in anintegrated manner.

The course is intended to meet therequirements of all three services. Thecourse is also open to students fromNATO countries and Commonwealthforces, selected non-NATO countries, thescientific civil service and industry.

The course structure is in two distinctphases. Each subject is itself conducted ata postgraduate, though not highlyspecialised, level. Interactions betweenone field and another are emphasised.Visits consolidate learning.

Modules Part One is concerned with the teaching ofthe five main disciplines of guidedweapons:

• Control and Guidance • STA, Sensors and Signal Processing • Aerodynamics and Airframes • Propulsion • Warheads and their Design.

Lectures are also given during this phaseon:

• Materials Technology • Lethality • Directed Energy Weapons • Electronic Warfare • Data Fusion • Fuzing.

The Part One viva voce examinations, inFebruary, complete this phase.

Part Two is concerned with the teaching ofthe systems aspects of guided weapons.This phase opens with a one-week

parametric study followed by anOperational Analysis module. This isfollowed by three two-week modulesduring which lectures, visits and studiesare undertaken in each of the followingareas:

• Naval Guided Weapon Systems (abovewater and underwater)

• Land-Based Guided Weapon Systems(for land attack and air defence)

• Air Launched Guided Weapon Systems(air-to-air and air-to-ground).

During this phase all students participatein a group project feasibility/design studyand also undertake an individual researchthesis (submitted in late July). The PartTwo viva voce examinations take place inmid-May.

Suitable for those officers seeking to fillappointments concerned with militaryguided weapon systems in the MODand trials and training establishments.

Takes you on to an understanding ofthe principles of guided weaponsystems technology and how specificweapon systems are used to illustratethese principles.


Assessment Oral examinations,individual thesis, assignments andgroup project.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in engineering, science or mathematics or theprofessional equivalent. Students whose first language is notEnglish must attain an IELTS score of 7.







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Gun Systems Design MSc/PgDip

The activity of design is central to the GunSystems Design course and all studentsare required to demonstrate theirunderstanding of design.

We give special attention to the study ofrecent advances in defence technology,and to training the student in the analysisand evaluation of new concepts againstchanges and developments of threats.

The course runs annually from Septemberto July. From September to April, thecourse consists of lectures, tutorials,practicals, design work, visits and directedprivate study. This section of the courseuses some modules offered to a variety ofMSc courses in defence-related subjects,offering students the opportunity to mixwith others of similar professional interestsbut of different specialisations.

The modular teaching programmeculminates in an Integrating DesignSynthesis module. This draws together thematerial taught in the preceding modulesand considers the design of the wholeweapon system, examining thecompromises necessary to achieve anoptimum operational performance.

The academic instruction includes userneeds, constraints on design and a varietyof subjects pertinent to gun design. It issupplemented by a programme of visits tomilitary units, defence equipmentmanufacturers and governmentestablishments, and presentations byvisiting lecturers.

In addition to the taught part of the course,students participate in a group designproject from April to July. The aim of this isto enable students to develop theirexpertise in engineering research, designor development.

The course normally involves full-timeattendance for one year. However, as analternative, students can spread theirstudies over several years until they havesuccessfully completed sufficient modulesto attract this award.

Suitable for those seeking a courseallowing for specialisation while learningthe principles of gun technology.

Takes you on to technically demandingappointments within the defence industryand government, concerned with thedesign, development, procurement andoperation of gun systems.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. The defence-specific contentwill be delivered by military staff from theDefence Academy of the UnitedKingdom. Visiting lecturers includeexperts from industry, researchestablishments and Governmentdepartments, particularly MOD.

Assessment Examinations, continuousassessment, design study.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in engineering, science or mathematics. Applicants whodo not meet these requirements may be considered if they havesufficient relevant practical experience. Students whose firstlanguage is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.







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The aim of the MSc is to enable individualswho work in the public sector to implementand communicate information assurancerequirements to senior managers by usingconcepts and language that are understoodin business terms. This necessitates soundtechnical understanding overlaid with anappreciation of the drivers and constraintswithin the business, and the knowledge toensure the gap between the two can bebridged by the use of management tools,techniques and strategies.

The course is structured as a flexiblelearning programme, with exit points atPostgraduate Certificate (PgCert),Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and MSc.

Modules All pathways follow a common PgCertsyllabus and thereafter specialise (seemodules – right).

MScStudents enrolled on the MSc programmealso undertake a project, allowing them todemonstrate their ability to make use of theknowledge gained during the course in areal situation.

Suitable for those working in the publicsector who wish to understand thediscipline of information assurance aspart of business management. Thecourse offers three paths of businessmanagement, resilience and forensiccomputing to allow you to explore thearea appropriate to your careeraspirations in greater depth.

Takes you on to become one of thenext generation of managers who canunderstand and manage informationassurance in complex businessenvironments.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology and external lecturers.Lecturing staff bring a wealth ofexperience from both the public andprivate sector and understand the issuesof translating theory of informationassurance into practice across a broadspectrum of organisational contexts.

Assessment By coursework andexamination through the taught phasefollowed by a research based thesis andviva voce.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Alternatively, alesser qualification with relevant professional experience may beacceptable. Students whose first language is not English mustattain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc flexible: 3 years. PgDip flexible: 2 years.PgCert flexible: 1 year.


Number of places: Maximum of 100.




Course description

Information Assurance forthe Public Sector MSc/PgDip/PgCert

PgCert• Information Risk • Information Assurance Strategy and Architecture • Human Factors • Security Technologies • Information Assurance Management Systems • Information Assurance Assessment and

Accreditation

PgDip Students must choose six electives from thefollowing list:

Business Management path• Emerging Technology Monitoring • Organisational Behaviour and Process

Improvement • Professional Issues • Project Management

Forensic Computing path (both these modulesmust be taken)• Forensic Computer Foundations (11/2 modules) • Corporate Security for Forensic Computing (11/2

modules)

Resilience path• Resilience Context • Business Continuity • Corporate Security for Resilience • Counter Terrorism

Cranfield University does not guarantee to offer allelectives in a given year but every effort will bemade to meet students' wishes.

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Information Managementand Technology MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The Information Management andTechnology programme aims to providedifferentiated courses of postgraduateeducation in the principles, practice andtechnology that underlie, at an operationallevel, the delivery of effective organisationalinformation systems. The course isstructured both as a full-time course, andas a part-time distance learningprogramme, with exit points at PgCert,PgDip and MSc. Part-time students arerequired to attend one three-day residentialschool per two modules studied.

Modules

PgCert• Foundations of Information Systems • Professional Issues • Software Engineering • Methods and Tools • Systems Architecture • Project Management

PgDip• Information and Knowledge Management • Information Assurance and Security • Organisational Behaviour and Process

Improvement • Data Analysis and Databases • Strategic Application of Information

Systems • Emerging Technology Monitoring

MScStudents enrolled on the MSc programmealso undertake a project, allowing them todemonstrate their ability to make use of theknowledge gained during the course in areal situation.

Suitable for those seeking to master thedisciplines of both business andtechnology. Effective informationmanagement and information systems,used to deliver the right information tothe right people at the right time, are keyto success in most organisations. Thiscourse is suitable for people who will beinvolved with this in various capacitiesincluding strategic planning,development, implementation, use andmanagement of informationcommunication technologies to deliverbenefit to an organisation through thestrategic use of information.

Takes you on to become one of thenext generation of senior managers whocan master the disciplines of bothbusiness and technology.


Assessment Coursework andexaminations during the taught phase.Research based thesis and viva voce.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Alternatively,a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience maybe acceptable. Students whose first language is not Englishmust attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc full-time: 1 year, part-time: 4 years. PgDipfull-time: 8 months, part-time: 3 years. PgCert full-time: 5months, part-time: 18 months.

Start date: Full-time: September. Part-time: February.

Number of places: Full-time: maximum of 30.




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The course will provide a practical slant onthe broad base of professional andacademic issues related to informationoperations.

Modules Information Operations Planning – in thisdouble module students will criticallyexamine current doctrine and planningprocedures across a variety of a militaryand civilian roles and capabilities toexamine their contribution to informationoperations and influence activity.

Target Audience Dynamics – this modulefocuses on the need to change thebehaviour of people. The course contentwill recognise the unique context ofbehaviour modification in a military andlaw enforcement context in the need toconsider and exploit the use of coercivetechniques and kinetic effects.

Measurement, Targeting and Monitoring– in this module, students will learnresearch skills and techniques to guidetheir planning and implementation ofinformation operations.

Defensive Information Management –this module equips the students with acritical understanding of the opportunitiesand vulnerabilities they face whenconsidering the issues of managinginformation flow. The module will focus onthree key areas, military deception,information assurance and mediaoperations.

Operations in Cyberspace – this modulesets out to provide students with differentlevels of IT knowledge with a criticalappreciation of the core concepts ofcomputer network information operationsconducted in the new media environment.

Suitable for those seeking acomprehensive introduction toinformation operations or to consolidatetheir existing experience in this area witha formal qualification. The course willbenefit those from the full-time andreserve military and other members ofinternational organisations, includingpolice, intelligence services, civil servants,contractor organisations and non-government organisations.

Takes you on to become a professionalevidence-based practitioner in theinformation operations domain.Graduates will have the competenciesand abilities to advocate the use of aninformation operations approachamongst decision makers at a senior andnational level in military and other nationalsecurity contexts.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. Other visiting lecturers includeexperts from the military practitionercommunity, research establishments andGovernment departments.

Assessment This will be based aroundthe production of a military styleInformation Operations Estimate. Theconsecutive iterations of the estimate andthe associated essays compiledthroughout the course result in anintegrated body of learning.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class Honours degree; 3rdclass degree with three years’ relevant experience* or a Passdegree with five years’ relevant experience* or a HND/C withseven years’ relevant experience*. Exceptional candidates maybe accepted with 10 years’ relevant experience*. Studentswhose first language is not English must attain an IELTS scoreof 7.

* Relevant experience would need to have been gained in aninformation operations role or sub disciplines.

Duration: Executive/Flexible: minimum period of registration:1 year. Maximum period of registration: 3 years.

Start date: Executive/Flexible: September.

Number of places: 10-25




Course description

Information Operations PgCert

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International DefenceMarketing MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Increased globalisation demands toughbusiness decisions about how to developmarkets, retain customers and managestakeholder groups and product portfolios.This has led to the need for newknowledge and skills in understanding theenvironment and the ability to developstrategies that create a competitiveadvantage. This expertise is critical tomaintain a strong UK defence industry,particularly in the face of a highlycompetitive global defence market.

The aims of the MSc are for participants tobe able to develop and implementstrategic international marketing plans andnegotiate effective deals with a solidunderstanding of the defence industry andits environment. By the end of the MSc,students should be able to:

• display knowledge of domestic andinternational defence marketing

• develop transferable skills in areas suchas sales and negotiation

• understand and analyse the defenceindustry and the international legal,ethical and political environments inwhich it operates

• critically analyse and evaluate theirbusiness and that of their competitors

• plan and implement best practicemarketing research techniques

• produce coherent and rigorous businessand marketing strategies

• implement and control marketing planswithin identified constraints

• critically evaluate scholarly researchpapers in defence marketing.

Modules

PgCert• Marketing Capital Goods • Legal, Ethical and Political Frameworks of

Defence • The Organisation of Defence Acquisition

• Cultural Aspects of International Business • Managing Key Accounts and

Negotiations • Defence Economics

PgDipAll of the PgCert modules must becompleted plus:

• Strategic and Change Management • Analysis and Evaluation through

Research • Customer Needs and Capability

Requirements • Defence Export Marketing • The Theory and Practice of Offsets • Managing Marketing Performance.

MScAll of the above plus a research project.

Suitable for those who work in thedefence sector in business development,sales or marketing and wish to enhancetheir knowledge and skills.

Takes you on to a thoroughunderstanding of the principles ofdomestic and international defencemarketing and sound knowledge of thedefence industry and the globalenvironment in which it operates.


Assessment There are a variety ofassessments including examinations,assignments, role plays andpresentations.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or relevant professional equivalent. Alternatively, alesser qualification together with appropriate work experiencemay be acceptable. Students whose first language is notEnglish must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: 2 1/2 years part-time, although it can be spreadover a longer period.

Start date: January.

Number of places: Maximum 20.




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The course has been designed to developstudents' understanding of humanresource management issues at aninternational level in the defence context. Itwill help students acquire the appropriateskills and knowledge to practiceinternational people management.

In addition to enhancing students'specialist knowledge in the field of humanresource management, a number of themodules will deal specifically with thehuman resource issues raised by thedefence context.

Through the completion of an individualthesis, students will develop skills whichwill enable them to conduct researchprojects in a valid and reflective manner.

Modules

Stage One• Employment Law and Human Resources

Management • Strategic International Human Resources

Management • Organisational Behaviour in an

International Context • Global Economic Defence Environment • Accounting and Finance for Human

Resources Practitioners • International Compensation and Benefits

Stage Two• International Human Resources

Management Practice • Research Methodology • International Employee Relations • Knowledge Management and Human

Resources Management • Managing Change in the Defence

Environment • Consulting and Influencing Skills

Research ProjectThe individual thesis is an importantcomponent of the MSc. It allowsparticipants to select an internationalhuman resource management (IHRM)topic of interest for in-depth investigation.Normally, the topic will be chosen inconjunction with their sponsoringorganisation and approved by theirnominated supervisor. The researchmethods course is designed to supportthe thesis by helping students develop thenecessary skills.

Suitable for practising managers in thedefence environment with experience ofpeople management who wish todevelop their career in human resourcemanagement in an international context,and for existing HR professionals whowish to take on international roles.

Takes you on to a successful career ininternational HR management in adefence context. Through its rigoroustheory and leading-edge applications,the programme prepares you toadvance the practice of internationalpeople management.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology and Cranfield School ofManagement who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice.

Assessment The course will beassessed by means of examination,coursework and an individual thesis.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent. Alternatively, aDiploma from the Chartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment with five years’ work experience, or an alternativeprofessional qualification and seven years’ work experience.Students whose first language is not English must attain anIELTS score of 6.5.

Duration: Flexible learning: minimum 2 years





Contact details: Non MoD Enquiries:T: +44 (0)1234 758102E: [email protected]

MoD Enquiries:T: +44 (0)1793 314405E: [email protected]

Course description

International Human ResourceManagement (Defence) MSc

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International Security MSc/PgDip/PgCert

In the period since the end of the ColdWar, the risk of major armed conflictbetween states has been compounded bynew threats of economic dislocation,crime, drugs, environmental damage, statecollapse, non-state actors, anti-elite action,‘super-terrorism’ and the re-emergence ofracial, religious and tribal tension. However,the international system remains theprincipal framework within which securityissues are discussed and resolved.

Each module represents 100 learninghours, of which 80 are completed atdistance using printed materials, CDs andonline. All modules, compulsory as well aselective, last ten weeks and require eighthours per week distance learning effort.The remaining 20 hours take the form ofseminars and student presentations duringthree days at one of the residential schoolsrun twice annually. The degree is highlyflexible in order to enable students torespond to professional or operationalcommitments.

Modules

PgCert Completion of the first six compulsorymodules may lead to the award of aPostgraduate Certificate (PgCert):

• International Relations Theory • The Nature of Security • Security and the Physical Environment • Conflict Dynamics: Transformation,

Resolution, Prevention • Art, Science and Technology of War • Symmetric and Asymmetric Warfare.

PgDip A further six modules may lead to theaward of a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip):

• Two compulsory modules on the Law ofArmed Conflict

• Four elective modules chosen from ten: - Terrorism: Causes and Techniques - Terrorism: The Liberal State Response - Intelligence and International Security - Disaster Management - Information Security - War, Conflict and the Media - The Northern Ireland Troubles: 1968 to

the Present - Security in the Middle East - Security in Africa - Security in the Asia-Pacific Rim.

MScHaving successfully completed 12modules for the PgDip, students may thencomplete a thesis in any area covered bythe course which may lead to the award ofthe MSc.

Suitable for military officers, members ofinternational organisations, (including UNagencies and non-governmentorganisations), diplomats, civil servants,police, academics, journalists, politicians,and others who need the capacity toanalyse the complex interactions linkingcontemporary security issues and roles,or those seeking to move into theseareas.

Takes you on to senior positions in thearmed forces, government, internationalorganisations, media and academia.


Assessment A combination ofassignments and examinations.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or relevant professional equivalent. Non-graduates willneed to make a case for acceptance, based on relevantprofessional experience, and to demonstrate their ability toachieve the intended learning outcomes at postgraduate level.Students whose first language is not English must attain anIELTS score of 7.

Duration: PgCert: 2 years. PgDip: 3 years. MSc: 3 to 5 years.However, dependent on other commitments, it may be possibleto complete the degree in a shorter time.


Number of places: Up to 50




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The MBA (Defence) programme is offeredin partnership from Cranfield Defence andSecurity at Shrivenham and the School ofManagement at Cranfield. The programmeis designed for military officers, civilservice and defence industrial executiveslooking to contribute more effectivelytowards future military initiatives and is adevelopment of the successful Associationof MBA's accredited MDA (Masters inDefence Administration) programme,which was offered at our Shrivenhamcampus for nearly 20 years. It reflects agrowing interest both within the UKdefence sector and the internationaldefence community for managementeducation.

Part OneDuring this part of the programme,students take the School of Management’sMBA core modules, studying alongsidestudents drawn from all sectors.

Part TwoIn this part of the programme, studentstake four compulsory defence modules,select one defence elective from a choiceof three and choose one general MBAelective theme. Students are also requiredto take appropriate elements of the Schoolof Management’s Personal andProfessional Development module, whichserves as the backbone of the MBAprogramme. In addition, studentscomplete a defence managementindependent research project.

The full-time option and Part One of thepart-time options take place at theCranfield campus in Bedfordshire. PartTwo of the part-time option will bedelivered on a modular basis atShrivenham.

Suitable for tri-service military officers,civil service and agency managers,defence industrial executives, as well asothers in the broad defence and securitycommunity. We welcome applicationsfrom international candidates.

Takes you on to accelerated careeradvancement within the defence sector.The MBA programme will equip you tolead and influence the development oforganisations in this rapidly evolvingsector.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy – College of Management andTechnology and Cranfield School ofManagement, who have managerialexperience and understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice.

Assessment Written examinations 50%,case study reports, class tests, grouppresentations and project work, 50%.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class UK Honoursdegree or equivalent, plus at least three years’ work experience. Alesser qualification with more work experience may beacceptable. GMAT minimum score of 600 (alternatively, it may bepossible to take the Cranfield Admission Tests provided thecandidate can come to Cranfield for interview). Students whosefirst language is not English must obtain an IELTS score of 7 orTOEFL score of 100 (internet test).

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time/modular.

Start date: Full-time: September. Part-time/modular: January.

Number of places: Full-time: 15. Part-time/modular: 20.


Application process: By completion of an MBA Defenceapplication form and criminal record declaration.

Contact details: Postgraduate Course Administration(Shrivenham)T: +44 (0)1793 785810 E: [email protected]

Course description

Master of BusinessAdministration (Defence) MBA

For information on the generalmanagement MBA and the coremodules run by the Cranfield Schoolof Management see page 214.

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Military ElectronicSystems Engineering MSc/PgDip

The duration of the Military ElectronicSystems Engineering MSc is 47 weeks,comprising a taught phase of 28 weeksfollowed by an individual project phase.

During the taught phase, the courseprogresses from introductory academicstudies through to systems topics.Because the main focus of the course iselectronic warfare in relation tocommunications and sensor systems, agood understanding of these systems isrequired before going on to look at how todefend them from electronic attack orintercept – the course also covers theseareas so that successful graduates areversed in all aspects of electronic warfare.

Throughout the latter part of the taughtphase, there is a broad range of visits toindustry and defence establishments.

In the project phase, students undertakean individual specialist project in a subjectarea of their choice, to meet their futurecareer needs. Often these projects aresupported or sponsored by researchestablishments or other agencies toreinforce this link between the course andfuture career requirements.

Suitably qualified candidates who achievean appropriate standard on the course areawarded either the MSc Degree or theCranfield University Postgraduate Diplomain Military Electronic Systems Engineering.

Suitable for officers of the armed forcesand for scientists and technical officersin government defence establishmentsand the defence industry. The coursecovers a selection of electronic warfaretopics relevant to military systems.

Takes you on to subsequent careersinvolved with the specification, analysis,development, procurement, technicalmanagement or operation of militaryradar, electro-optics, communications orinformation systems, where theemphasis is on electronic warfare.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. The defence-specific contentwill be delivered by military staff from theDefence Academy of the UnitedKingdom. Visiting lecturers includeexperts from industry, researchestablishments and Governmentdepartments. They provide specialistpresentations in support of the course.

Assessment The taught phase isassessed by written examinations andcoursework. The project is assessed bya written report and an oral examination.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or professional equivalent in electrical or electronicengineering or related subjects. Students whose first languageis not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time. PgDip: 6 months full-time.






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Operational research is used extensively inboth industry and commerce and plays animportant role in the military environment.

The increasing complexity and expense ofnew technology and the ever presentpressures on available resources lead toincreasing difficulty in military decisionmaking. The Military Operational Researchcourse provides opportunities for themodelling of specific systems andpractical experience with relevantcomputer software.

The modular form of the course, consistingof a compulsory core and a selection ofother modules, enables students to selectthe course of study most appropriate totheir particular requirements.

MSc students must complete the taughtphase, consisting of eight standardmodules (including the two core modules)and four advanced modules, followed byan individual thesis in a relevant topic.Thesis topics will be related to problems ofspecific interest to students and sponsorsor local industry wherever possible.



Each standard module consists of a one-week course of lectures and practicalsessions followed by one week ofassessed directed study.

Modules Standard modules offered include:

• Operational Research Techniques (core) • Decision Analysis (core) • Discrete and Continuous Simulation • Weapon System Performance

Assessment • Logistics Modelling • War Gaming and Combat Modelling • Statistical Analysis and Trials • Intelligent Systems • Neural Networks • Optimisation.

Advanced modules, which enable studentsto explore some areas in greater depth,are offered in most of these topics. Theseadvanced modules involve an additionaltwo weeks of assessed directed study.

Suitable for those seeking a broaderunderstanding of the principles ofoperational research and the methodsand techniques applicable to industrialand military systems which lead to betterdecision-making.

Takes you on to employment inresearch establishments, industry orcommerce or to further research leadingto a PhD before employment.




Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time.PgDip: 9 months full-time, up to 4 years part-time. PgCert: 4months full-time, up to 3 years part-time.






Course description

Military OperationalResearch MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Military Vehicle Technology MSc/PgDip

The Military Vehicle Technology course isdesigned to provide students with theprinciples of military vehicle technology.During the course, we make reference tospecific vehicles only to illustrate theseprinciples.

The course pays special attention to:

• the study of advances in vehicletechnology

• developing skills in the analysis andevaluation of new concepts againstchanges and developments in the threat

• the user requirements needed to meetthe threat and its implications.

The course aims to cover all aspects oftechnology of military fighting and logisticvehicles in depth, yet offers a degree ofchoice and specialisation to studentshaving differing backgrounds, interests, orrequirements.

The course (full-time) runs annually fromSeptember to July inclusive. The taughtcontent is divided into subject modules,which are usually one week in duration.

The core modules are designed to give abalanced, broad coverage of the wholevehicle and its sub-systems. These aresupplemented by specialised or advancedmodules, some of which are optional toenable individual students to expand theirexpertise in areas particular to their owninterests and those of their sponsors.

The modular teaching programmeculminates in an integrating ArmouredFighting Vehicle and Weapon Systemsstudy. This draws together the materialtaught in the preceding modules and

considers the design of the whole vehiclesystem. This includes the trade-offs andcompromises necessary to achieve theoptimum operational performance andreliability at a realistic cost. A visitprogramme to vehicle and subsystemmanufacturers and military unitssupplements the academic instruction.

The taught part of the course iscomplemented by an individual projectaimed to develop the student's expertise inengineering research, design ordevelopment in the field of military vehicletechnology.

Suitable for education and training atpostgraduate level for military officers,defence industry staff and governmentstaff. It is particularly suitable as apreparation for senior posts in militaryvehicle project management teams.

Takes you on to technically demandingappointments concerned with thedesign, development, procurement andoperation of military vehicles.


Assessment Written examinations,assignments and project thesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class UKHonours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics,applied science or the professional equivalent. Students whosefirst language is not English must also attain an IELTS scoreof 7.

Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time.PgDip: 28 weeks full-time, up to 5 years part-time.


Number of places: Approximately 10-12.




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Although programme management has itsroots in project management, the twodisciplines are markedly different andgood project managers do not necessarilymake good programme managers.

This course will develop both programmeand project management competence inan environment which brings together bothMinistry of Defence and public sectorsupplier personnel in a unique 'customerand supplier' environment.

Specifically, students gain the capabilitiesneeded for the implementation of strategicchange through project management orprogramme leadership in a defenceindustry or public sector context.

We provide students with an onlinelearning portal, through which they canaccess a wide range of facilities.

This portal will provide access to coursematerial and other services including:access to the library with its series ofonline databases; course administration,news and timetables; document templatesto help students set out work they have tosubmit and a communication andinformation facility.

Modules

Year One – Core Modules• Foundations of Programme and Project

Management• Business Case and Financial

Management• Planning and Control• Risk and Opportunities Management

Year Two – Core Modules andGroup Challenge• The Organisation and the Individual• Strategic Management and Supply Chain

Management

• Leading Transformational Change andOrganisational Learning

• Developing Personal Performance andGroup Action Project

Year Three – Core Modules andIndividual Project• Research Methods• Self-development Sessions• Individual Research Project or Company-

based Thesis

Suitable for senior managers andprofessionals in both the public andprivate defence sectors who aredeveloping their roles as programmeand project managers. As well aspractising programme or projectmanagers, potential applicants maycurrently be in strategic or senioroperational roles in procurement,research and development, design andmanufacturing, commerce, finance orinformation systems.

Takes you on to further senior careeropportunities in programme and projectmanagement which are increasinglybecoming an integral part oforganisational or business strategyimplementation.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology responsible for leadingresearch in programme and projectmanagement, and Governmentdepartments, particularly the MOD.

Assessment Module assessment isbased on written assignments and twohour examinations. The group projectswill be evaluated through presentationsand a written report.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class UK Honoursdegree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline. Alternatively, alesser qualification together with appropriate work experiencemay be acceptable. Students whose first language is not Englishmust attain an IELTS score of 6.5.

Duration: 3 years part-time (modular)



Funding: There are a number of wholly funded places availableto UK MOD personnel. A limited number of bursaries areavailable to suitably qualified applicants from the private sector.


Contact details:

Ellie VarricchioT: +44 (0)1234 758102E: [email protected]: www.cranfieldmsc.biz/ppm

Course description

Programme and ProjectManagement MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Student view:

“The MSc has challenged my thinkingin all aspects of programme andproject management whilst giving mepractical learning which I have beenable to employ in my current role on adaily basis.

The learning environment generated byboth the Cranfield teaching staff andthe students has been excellent,making studying for a degree bothstimulating and enjoyable. I wouldrecommend this degree to anyonewho is looking to make programmeand/or project management theircareer of choice.”

Neil Hare - Programme Delivery Manager,Commercial Enabling Team, MOD PPM student2007-2010

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Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree or relevant professional equivalent. Alternatively, a lesserqualification together with appropriate work experience may beacceptable. Students whose first language is not English mustattain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc Executive (part-time): 2½ years (8 single weekresidential schools) plus a 6-month thesis (studied at adistance). PgDip: 2 years. PgCert: 1 year.

Start date: March.




Contact details: Postgraduate Course Administration(Shrivenham)T: +44 (0)1793 785810 E: [email protected]

The perceived threat to organisations andsocieties from terrorism, natural disasters,health pandemics, and IT fraud hasincreased dramatically in recent years.Organisations and society need tounderstand and manage the risks better,and to create organisations more resilientto any disruption which may occur. This iscritical to maintain business continuity forthe organisation and nation alike, whetherin the UK, Europe or a country emergingfrom conflict.

The MSc aims to develop participants'leadership and management skills toenhance the resilience of theirorganisations or societies. By the end ofthe MSc, students should be able to:

• display knowledge of the domestic andinternational context of resilience

• understand the principles of crisismanagement and apply leadership skillsin responding to a crisis

• develop effective strategies forcommunicating crises and the risk ofcrises

• understand the management of people,information, organisations and supplychains and be able to develop andimplement strategies to strengthen anorganisation's resilience to disruption

• understand the specific issues related tomanaging corporate risk and security,natural disasters, terrorist attacks orother chosen electives, and applymanagement principles to thosescenarios.

Suitable for practising professionalmanagers and directors from the UKand overseas who need to improve theirorganisation's resilience to disruptivechallenges. It is particularly useful forcorporate risk and security managers,the emergency services, organisations inthe humanitarian sector and graduateswishing to pursue a career in thesesectors.

Takes you on to a thoroughunderstanding of resilience and itscontext, and provides the managementand leadership skills to prepare for andrecover from crises or disruptivechallenges more effectively.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice and others from across theresilience spectrum.

Assessment A variety of assessmentmethods are used includingexaminations, assignments, practicalexercises and presentations.

Resilience MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Modules

PgCert• The Resilience Context • Crisis Management • Developing Resilient Capabilities - people,

organisations and supply chains (doublemodule)

• Information Management and Assurance • Business Continuity

PgDipAll of the PgCert modules must becompleted plus:

• Communicating Risk • Strategy for Resilience (double module) • Influencing Behaviour for Resilience.

And three of the following elective modules:

• Counter-Terrorism • Managing Natural Disasters • Corporate Risk and Security • Post Conflict Challenges - Landmines and

Small Arms • Water Supply and Sanitation • Military Support to Disaster Relief • Business Continuity.

MScAll of the above plus a research project.

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Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time.PgDip: 9 months full-time, up to 4 years part-time.PgCert: 4 months full-time, up to 3 years part-time.






Course description

Scientific Computation MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The Scientific Computation course givesconsiderable emphasis to the practical,industrial and computational aspects of thesubject.

Students who complete the coursesuccessfully will be better equipped tounderstand the available numericalmethods, to develop existing algorithmsinto usable software and to exploit theavailable software.

The modular form of the course, consistingof a compulsory core and a selection ofother modules, enables students to selectthe course of study most appropriate totheir particular requirements.

MSc students must complete the taughtphase, consisting of eight standardmodules (including the two core modules)and four advanced modules, together withan individual project thesis in a relevanttopic. Wherever possible, thesis topics arerelated to problems of specific interest tostudents and sponsors or local industry.



A standard module normally consists of aone-week course of lectures and practicalsessions followed by one week ofassessed directed study.

Modules • Introduction to Numerical Methods (core) • Introduction to Programming in

Fortran 95 (core 2 ) • Programming and Software Development

in C (alternative core 2)

• Computer Graphics • Intelligent Systems • Neural Networks • High Performance and Parallel

Computing • Computational Methods for Ordinary

Differential Equations • Computational Partial Differential

Equations • Optimisation • Statistical Analysis and Trials.

Advanced modules, which enable studentsto explore some areas in greater depth, areoffered in most of these topics. Theseadvanced modules involve an additionaltwo weeks of assessed directed study.

Suitable for graduates or experiencedprofessionals who wish to gain anunderstanding of the processes throughwhich good software is developed forapplications in science and engineering,and of the numerical methods involvedin the computer solution of suchproblems. Potential students shouldhave a reasonable knowledge ofmathematics and some experience ofelementary computer programming.

Takes you on to employment inscientific computing within industry,research establishments and commerce.



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Security SectorManagement MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in an appropriate discipline or relevant professionalexperience. Students whose first language is not English mustattain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, executive up to 2 ½ years (8single week residential schools plus a thesis studied at adistance).


Number of places: 30.




This course helps individuals to acquireand apply such skills and knowledge topast and present challenges in a range oftransitional societies.

The objectives of this programme are forparticipants to be able to develop andimplement strategic security sector plansand analyse, communicate and evaluatethe broader implications for related areaswithin state and regional frameworks. Bythe end of the MSc, students should beable to:

• display knowledge of the players,processes and structures across astate's wider security sector

• understand the skill sets required toimplement the effective governance ofnational security policy and resources

• fully comprehend the way in whichnational security requirements anddevelopment priorities are managed in amutually supportive way

• develop transferable skills in areas suchas strategic management, projectmanagement and risk management

• critically analyse and evaluate strategicnational security policy, donor policy anddevelopment agenda

• produce coherent and rigorous securitysector strategies, programme plans,change management schemes andperformance assessment criteria

• implement and control national securityplans within identified constraints

• plan and implement more sophisticatedapproaches to good practice and lessonlearning

• understand and analyse the securitysector and the international legal andpolitical environments in which itoperates.

Suitable for those who work in anysecurity or development relatedorganisation – as a policy maker orpractitioner – or wish to enhanceknowledge and skills based on a relatedfirst degree.

Takes you on to the internationalorganisational job market (UnitedNations, European Union, African Union,etc), a wide range of non-governmentorganisations and policy think tankpositions, diplomatic and internationaldevelopment policy and in-countryposts; practitioner positions with post-conflict reconstruction agencies andsecurity-related departments in theprivate sector and within largemanagement consultancy organisations(PWC, KPMG, etc).

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology.

Assessment Examinations,assignments, presentations, and projectthesis.

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Modules

PgCert• The Security Sector Environment • Strategic Planning for Security and Development • Managing Security Sector Resources

(Organisations and People) • The Economics of Security • Managing Security Sector Projects and

Programmes • Managing Risk

PgDipAll of the PgCert modules must be completed plus:

• Information Management and the Role ofIntelligence

• Governance and Oversight • Change Management and Leadership • Building Operational Capacity • Performance Management • Managing Public Security and the Rule of Law.

MScAll of the above modules must be completed plusa research project thesis.

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Cranfield Defence and Security Taught courses

For the Systems Engineering for DefenceCapability course, we offer two variants ofthe MSc, PgDip and PgCert programmesof study:

• full-time • flexible part-time.

Both variants are delivered by acombination of electronic learning andclassroom-based lectures, workshops andexercises.

The taught phase provides comprehensivecoverage of modern systems engineeringprinciples, practices, methods and tools,and places great emphasis on theirpractical application.

In order to develop skills in understandingand tackling complex problems in the realworld, we make extensive use of casestudies and student investigation.

Modules • Introduction to Defence Capability and

Systems Engineering • Systems Engineering Lifecycle

Processes, including ArchitectureFrameworks

• Systems Analysis Techniques, Simulationand Synthetic Environments

• Human Factors, Availability, Reliabilityand Maintainability

• Applied Systems Engineering workshops(series of three workshops in whichsystems engineering is applied torealistic problems)

Project (MSc only)Students undertake an individual researchproject based on a real-world subject ofdirect relevance to their needs and thoseof their sponsors, aimed at delivering realbenefit from the application of systemsengineering.

Suitable for those involved in systemsdecisions throughout the acquisitioncommunity, ie MOD, DE&S, QinetiQ andindustry (prime contractors and thewider supply chain).

Takes you on to impressive careerprospects across a range of rolescommensurate with your experience.This includes membership ofmultidisciplinary teams in acquisition,supply or research organisations. Thiscould be in both general systemsengineering roles or as a focal point forspecific skills such as availability,reliability and maintenance (ARM),human factors, requirements,architecture test and evaluation, etc. It isalso applicable to key roles in MODacquisition such as IPT leader, capabilitymanager and requirements manager.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who understand thechallenges of translating theory intopractice. Visiting lecturers includeexperts from industry, the military,research establishments andGovernment departments, particularlythe MOD.

Assessment Coursework, examination,viva voce, portfolio and (MSc only) an(MSc only) individual thesis.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevantpostgraduate professional experience. Students whose firstlanguage is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, 3 to 5 years part-time(normally requiring 4 to 6 weeks attendance per year over 3years). PgDip: 29 weeks full-time, 3 years part-time (normallyrequiring 4 to 6 weeks attendance per year over 3 years).

PgCert: approximately 12 weeks full-time depending onoptional module chosen, 2 years part-time (normally requiring2 to 3 weeks attendance per year).

Start date: Full-time and part-time: September. Part-time only: January





Course description

Systems Engineeringfor Defence Capability MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Weapon and VehicleSystems MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Course description


Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honoursdegree in engineering, science or mathematics. Applicants whodo not meet these requirements may be considered if they havesufficient relevant practical experience. Students whose firstlanguage is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.







The aim of the Weapon and VehicleSystems course is to provide students withthe technical knowledge and understandingof weapon systems and military vehicles tomake them effective in their specification,design, development and assessment.

We give special attention to the study ofrecent advances in defence technology,and to training students in the analysis andevaluation of new concepts againstchanges and developments in the threat.

The course normally involves full-timeattendance for one year and runs annuallyfrom September to July. However, as analternative, it is possible for students tospread their studies over several years untilthey have successfully completed sufficientmodules to achieve the MSc award.

The taught element of the course is dividedinto subject modules. A number arecompulsory core modules, designed to givea balanced, broad coverage of keytechnologies. These are supplemented byoptional specialised or advanced modulesthat enable students to expand theirexpertise in areas particular to their owninterests and those of their sponsor.

The modular teaching programmeculminates in an integrating DesignSynthesis module. This draws together thematerial taught in the preceding modulesand considers the design of the wholeweapon system, examining thecompromises necessary to achieve anoptimum operational performance.

The academic instruction is supplementedby a programme of visits to military units,defence equipment manufacturers andgovernment establishments andpresentations by visiting lecturers.

In addition to the taught part of the course,students can opt either to undertake anindividual project or participate in a groupdesign project. The aim of the projectphase is to enable students to developexpertise in engineering research, design ordevelopment.

Suitable for military officers, defenceindustry and government staff.

Takes you on to technically demandingappointments within the defenceindustry and government concerned withthe design, development, procurementand operation of weapon systems.


Assessment Examinations, continuousassessment, group design or individualproject.

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Cranfield Health

Cranfield

HealthCranfield Health has been operating out of its newpurpose-built facility since 2008, and boasts some of thefinest facilities on campus.

The School is founded on the University’s establishedtrack record in healthcare management and education,diagnostics, novel technologies, food research andenvironment-led health issues. Cranfield Health isrenowned for its new thinking and flexibility when facedwith the ever-changing challenges of the health sector.

Contract research and consultancy activitiesensure that Cranfield Health is well-equippedto understand and meet the needs oforganisations in terms of innovative productdevelopment. The School operates at theleading-edge of research and development –an activity that continually informs our suite ofteaching programmes, ensuring they meet thefuture requirements of employers andstudents.

It is our willingness to challenge conventionalthinking and our ability to respond to thehealth sector’s needs, that distinguishesCranfield Health’s offering from that of otheruniversities’ departments.

Cranfield has an outstanding reputation forinternational health education. Our staff have

worked on every continent and our studentscome from all over the world. This multiculturalenvironment helps our students do businessinternationally.

Cranfield Health’s academic and creative workis underpinned by an industrial realism anddraws on the University’s roots inmanagement, design, medical physics,bioscience and related diagnostic andtherapeutic applications. It covers a range ofprojects, including alternatives to animaltesting in biotechnology, detecting geneticallymanipulated plants for consumer security, anddrug testing techniques for use by policeforces, airlines and schools.

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FacilitiesCranfield Health

When it comes to healthcare, Cranfield ‘thinks outsidethe box’, challenging conventional thinking andapproaching the needs of the sector from aninnovative and holistic viewpoint. These alternative waysof thinking are complemented by the open physicallayout of the building which houses the School.

Part of a £30 million investment by theUniversity, the facilities have been designedaround the philosophy of ‘working withoutwalls’ and see staff and students workingtogether in a large open-plan laboratory andoffice complex. Cranfield Health’scommitment to a multidisciplinary approach,drawing upon all the varied disciplines withinthe University, is excellently served in thisenvironment.

New teaching areas and state-of-the-artlaboratories ensure that the contractualresearch we do for companies feeds into ourforward-thinking research, which in turninforms our teaching programmes.

All the School’s customers – students,corporates and partners – benefit from theseexcellent facilities which are on a par withthose found in the commercial sector.

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ResearchCranfield Health

Cranfield Health draws on Cranfield's roots in medicalphysics, bioscience and related diagnostic andtherapeutic applications. It combines science,technology, human factors and management to providenew solutions for the health sector.

Cranfield Health's all-encompassing approach to enhancing 21st-century life is grounded in awealth of leading scientific research over seven themed areas:

• bioinformatics• biosensors and diagnostics• environment and health• food quality• healthcare operations management• smart materials• translational medicine.

Each year we have a number of openings for postgraduate research students to work alongsideour staff in modern laboratories equipped with the latest equipment. The majority of ourpostgraduate students undertake projects in collaboration with industry, giving them the addedbenefit of interacting with potential employers early in their careers. This often leads to a wealth ofopportunities on completion of their studies. For further information on our research opportunitiesplease contact us or visit our website.

For further details, contact:T: +44 (0)1234 758008E: [email protected]: www.cranfield.ac.uk/health

For information on funded research studentships please visitwww.cranfield.ac.uk/studentships

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ResearchCranfield Health

Bioinformatics An integral part of Cranfield Health is ourresearch dedicated to the development ofcomputational solutions for life scienceapplications in areas as diverse as drugdiscovery, food production, toxicology andenvironmental analysis. We have specificresearch expertise in:

• bioinformatics for mass spectrometry-basedproteomics

• chemometrics for interpretation of chemicaland metabolomic data

• data integration• parallel computing.

We apply this expertise to a range ofapplication areas including systems biology,drug discovery, toxicology, analytical methodsdevelopment, biomarker discovery and basicbiology.

Biosensors and diagnosticsOur worldwide reputation in the field ofbiomedical sensors and biosensors has beenestablished for over twenty-five years, and hasled to the development of products such asthe amperometric mediated glucose oxidasebased sensor, distributed around the globe foruse by diabetics.

Our research has the following medical,environmental and food-related applications:

• the detection of cancer and diseasebiomarkers

• the use of optical techniques for earlydiagnosis and monitoring of disease

• the detection of volatiles in breath and frombiological systems using mass spectrometrytechniques (SIFT-MS and GC-MS), semi-specific gas sensors and electronic nose

• sensors for the determination of pathogens,heavy metals, bio-toxins, environmental oilcontamination and organophosphatepesticides

• sensors which can operate in extremeenvironments

• sensors for incorporation into smart woundsensors to facilitate wound healing

• the detection of specific substances in thefood we eat

• in situ sensors for astrobiology – for thesearch for life on other planets.

We continue to build on our success anddevelop the area further with current researchfocusing on sensors for healthcare,environmental detection and food safety.

Environment and healthThe health of individuals is influenced by theirgenotype, the food they eat and theirexposure to chemicals in the workplace, homeand wider environment. The way these factorsinteract, and their impact on all aspects ofhuman health, is being studied by the Instituteof Environment and Health, a multidisciplinaryteam of scientists within Cranfield Health.

The Institute aims to promote a betterknowledge and understanding of the impactof environmental factors on human health andthe wider environment, and is recognisedinternationally for its authoritative reviews, riskassessments and policy advice. It hassponsors from UK Government departmentsand agencies with an interest in chemicalpollution, as well as industrial consortia andcharities.

Food qualityWe have an international reputation for ourexpertise in addressing pre- and post-harvestfood chain quality issues and traceability, toensure the safety of fresh and processedfoods for consumers. We develop predictivemodels to assist in the development of novelpreservation systems in foods and beveragesand in food hygiene. We also relate foodquality to nutrition and impacts on health.

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The research we undertake is currently focusedin the key areas of:

• applied mycology• plant science• predictive microbiology• nutritional quality and heath.

In applied mycology we carry out internationalresearch in the use of fungi as a tool and fungias agents of spoilage. Our plant scientistsconduct research on fresh producebiochemistry and physiology, logistics anddevelopment of rapid diagnostics for improvedfresh produce quality. Uniquely we house theonly UK university-based group solelydedicated to postharvest technology. Wedevelop novel predictive models as tools forprevention of spoilage in foods and beveragesand screening of new preservation systems.Our research in sensing and diagnosticsextends into toxin and contaminant detection,with the aim of removing affected productsfrom the food chain.

Healthcare operationsmanagementOur work in healthcare operations managementfocuses on the integration of people, processesand systems in healthcare environments. Anexample of this includes the use ofManufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)techniques and other process analysis tools tosignificantly enhance the overall managementof surgical units leading to increasedsatisfaction of patients, clinical staff andhospital management. Key research includesthe transfer of techniques from manufacturingindustries into the healthcare sector.

We have specific research expertise in:

• production planning and scheduling• business process re-engineering• organisational knowledge management• cost modelling and technology appraisal• simulation modelling.

Our aim is to focus research that leads topatient benefit and applies a multidisciplinaryapproach drawing on expertise in healthcareand non-healthcare settings.

Smart materialsOur expertise lies in the development of worldclass polymer science for solving practicalproblems in separation and sensing.

The research we carry out focuses onchemistry, computational design of functionaland smart materials, and their application inseparation, sensing and drug development.

With scientists and engineers from variousscientific backgrounds, our skills includecomputational chemistry, organic andbioorganic chemistry, biochemistry, molecularbiology, membrane and sensor technology.

Recent applications of the group’s technologyinclude:

• recovery of pharmaceutical intermediatesand finished product

• chiral separations• the development of novel drug sensors• the detection and removal of extra-cellular

and endotoxins• the generation of antimicrobial surfaces.

The group has many collaborations withhealthcare companies and a large and growingpatent portfolio.

Translational medicineTranslational medicine represents thetransformation of basic scientific findings intonew ways to prevent, diagnose and treatdisease.

The rapid progression from the laboratorybench to the patient brings with it manychallenges that must be overcome – scientific,legal, ethical and regulatory.


Our innovative research in the translationalmedicine arena encompasses every stage fromthe biomedical laboratory to bedside and backagain.

Our research is focused on several key areasincluding:

• biomarkers and disease detection• age-related changes in the immune system • clinical research• embryonic development• gene expression• hematology• immunology• neuroscience• regenerative medicine and stem cells.

Our ultimate aim is to produce research thathas significant patient benefit. This requires amultidisciplinary approach with expertise inbasic biomedical science, laboratory skills,experimental design, clinical evaluation,knowledge of the governance and ethicsprocedures required for human subjectresearch, and the application of suchtechnologies within healthcare settings.

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Analytical Biotechnology MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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The ability to measure chemical quantitiesis essential to science, engineering andmedicine, while the drive for improvedmanufacturing, product quality, health andsafety, environmental monitoring andhealthcare has fuelled the development ofimproved analysis.

This MSc has been developed in responseto extensive industry research anddemand. It is the first course in Europe tobring together biotechnology andanalytical science for the improvement ofanalysis methods and translation into newproducts.

The course will provide specialist in-depthtraining and hands-on experience of thegrowing range of new analyticaltechniques used in the biotechnologysector as well as the computational skillsused to maximise the information gainedfrom these methods.

Our Analytical Biotechnology MSc isdivided into two parts:

• a formal taught component comprisingten modules

• a four-five month research project andthesis.

Modules • Biomolecules and Analytical

Biotechnology• Research Design and Methodology• Sample Preparation and Separation

Technology• Introduction to Sensors and Biosensors• Genomic and Post-Genomic Analytical

Biotechnology• Analytical Biotechnology and Healthcare• Biomedicine as a Business Venture• Instrumentation and Software• Immunological Techniques• Bioinformatics

Suitable for graduates from a chemicalor life sciences background wishing tokick-start their career in analyticalbiotechnology. The course is also idealfor experienced professionals looking towiden their skill set and develop theircareers. Available on a full and part-timebasis the course offers flexibility andsupport for those who wish to studywhilst remaining in employment.

Takes you on to a wide variety ofopportunities in analytical biotechnologywithin areas as diverse aspharmaceuticals, post-genome analysisand the healthcare sector. Aside fromthe current lack of sufficiently trainedscientists and technologists, rapidexpansion in areas such as medicaldiagnostics, the human genome projectand homeland security has led to anincreasing demand for skilled analyticaltechnologists. The AnalyticalBiotechnology MSc providesopportunities to enter employment at amore senior level.

You will be taught by Cranfieldlecturers who are currently active inresearch and development within one ofCranfield Health's research groups –Biosensors and Diagnostics, alongsideguest lecturers from external companiesand research organisations.

Assessment The MSc is assessed byten compulsory modules and a researchproject and thesis. The marks for eachof the modules are obtained from apiece of coursework which may take theform of a portfolio, debate, laboratoryreport or presentation.

Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity, or equivalent, in a discipline such as a chemical orlife science or candidates with appropriate professionalexperience. Where applicable, students must achieve aminimum International English Language Testing System(IELTS) score of 6.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL) score of 580. Our Academic Summer Programmeoffers pre-sessional training in English.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time.



Funding: For information on funding please contactEnquiries. Please note that a formal offer of a place on thiscourse must have been received before consideration can begiven for funding.

Application process: Application form and interview.


Research projectYou will undertake a research project either inindustry or academia. This is a fantasticopportunity to apply your new knowledge in areal-life setting and also allows you to makeinvaluable contacts with potential employersbefore completing the course. Cranfield’sexcellent links with industry and close proximityto leading pharmaceutical players mean a wealthof industry placement opportunities areavailable.

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Applied Bioinformatics MSc

Bioinformatics is about solving biologicalproblems through the application ofinformation technologies. Recentadvances in bioanalytical platforms haveresulted in the ability to acquire vastamounts of biologically-important data.

Since the completion of large-scalegenome sequencing projects both thevolume and complexity of such data havefurther grown and we now have aframework on which to base what areknown as the post-genomic technologies:transcriptomics, proteomics andmetabolomics.

Cutting-edge biology is focusedincreasingly on the elucidation ofunderlying biological mechanisms forwhich bioinformatic techniques areneeded. These include advanced dataanalysis for biomarker discovery and dataintegration strategies required for systemsbiology.

This MSc aims to produce graduates whoare able to understand the needs oflaboratory-based practitioners and providethem with the tools and analysis necessaryto make the most of their data. As suchyou will be trained in the current state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools, the analyticaltechniques for understanding andhandling complex data sets and also learnto program in the two major languagesused in bioinformatics; Perl and Java.

Modules • Metabolomics with R• Introduction to Programming with Java• Gene Expression Informatics and

Genotyping• Proteomic Bioinformatics• Structural Biology• Building Web Based Tools with Perl and

MySQL• Sequence Analysis• Systems Biology

Group projectThe four-week group project is focused onbioinformatics software development. Thisis an intensive, practical, team-basedproject aimed at developing both technicaland interpersonal skills.

Research projectThe four-five month research project offersthe opportunity to explore an area ofbioinformatics in depth, often bydeveloping solutions to real-worldproblems either in industry, perhaps withone of our industrial collaborators, inacademia, here at Cranfield, within anotherUK research organisation or at one of ourEuropean partner institutes.

Suitable for graduates of life sciencesubjects such as biochemistry, biology,biomedicine, genetics, medicine,pharmacology or physiology, or peoplewith relevant experience who wish toenter this exciting new field.

Takes you on to a career in thepharmaceutical, information technologyor biotechnology industries, or intobioinformatics research or PhD study.

You will be taught by Cranfieldlecturers who are currently active inbioinformatics research anddevelopment. Frequent guest lecturesfrom external companies and researchorganisations help to ensure the coursecontinues to keep pace with this fast-moving subject.

Assessment Candidates are assessedon three elements of the course: (i) thetaught modules 40%, (ii) the groupproject 10% and (iii) a research projectand thesis 50%. The required pass markis 50%.

Course description


Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity, or equivalent, in a life science, a natural science ormedical subject covering molecular biology. In certain casesa blend of qualifications, motivation and experience may beacceptable. Where applicable, students must achieve aminimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580. OurAcademic Summer Programme offers pre-sessional training inEnglish.

Duration: 1 year full-time, normally 2 years part-time.




Application process: Application form and, wherefeasible, a telephone or face-to-face interview.

Contact details: Enquiries T: +44 (0)1234 758008 E: [email protected]

Student view:

"Every day I find myself using theknowledge and programming skillsgained from the MSc, but mostimportantly I feel that the course gaveme the confidence to seamlessly makethe transition from academic life to theforefront of real world bioinformaticsand computer science. I now have theability to interact with a wide variety ofprofessionals at all levels. I fullyunderstand their needs and requirementsand have the technical skills toimplement a solution to their problem.”

Chimdi Ekeke – Bioinformatics Officer, Centre forEcology and Hydrology, Oxford

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Clinical Research MSc/PgDip/PgCert


In the 21st Century, healthcare expendituremakes a vital contribution to theperformance of the global economy. Thedemand on the healthcare industry forhigh quality products and services makesmedical drugs and devices two of themost profitable business sectors in theworld. Against this backdrop is the need toprovide value for money, ensure theefficacy and safety of drugs and devicesand reduce the time it takes for them toreach the market. This is where clinicalresearchers make an importantcontribution.

Clinical research is conducted on a globalscale to ensure organisations provide aconsistent approach and service – nomatter where in the world it is beingdelivered.

Today’s clinical research personnel mustdemonstrate an appreciation of thediscovery process for medicalinterventions by attaining a thoroughunderstanding of experimental design andstatistical interpretation and a knowledgeof national, European and internationalregulations, guidelines, ethicalrequirements and research governance.

Increasingly employers are demandinghighly qualified and well trainedprofessional staff, who are able to workwithin a team environment and completetasks efficiently within specified timescales. The blend of skills and knowledgeoffered in this course, comprising scientificand clinical practice, communication skillsand refined project management, providean excellent starting point for a career inclinical research.

Our Clinical Research MSc is divided intothree parts:

• a formal taught component comprisingeight modules

• a group project with individual andgroup assessments

• a four-five month individual researchproject and thesis.

Modules • Discovery and Development of New

Medical Therapies, Diagnostics andTechnologies

• Experimental Methods I: ResearchDesign and Methodology

• Experimental Methods II: ExperimentalDesign, Analysis and Interpretation forStudies in Humans

• Integrated Research Governance andEthics

• Preclinical Evaluation• Practical and Scientific Perspectives of

Evaluation of Putative New MedicalInterventions

• Regulatory Requirements and Marketing-Research Interface

• Clinical Research OperationsManagement

Suitable for those wishing to enter acareer in clinical research. You are likelyto have a degree in one of the followingdisciplines: a biological science,medicine, medicinal chemistry, dentistry,nursing, pharmacology, pharmacy,physiology or toxicology.

Takes you on to a career in clinicalresearch within the pharmaceutical,medical device or biotech industries.There are also openings withingovernmental agencies such as theMHRA, the clinical research networks orthe NHS. Other possibilities includemedical writing or specialist analyst forcity companies.

You will be taught by a teamcomprising University staff and externalexperts who are practitioners in thesubjects they deliver.

Assessment The assessment methodsfor this course will be a combination ofmodule assignments and tests and thegroup and individual projects.

Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Whereapplicable, students must achieve a minimum IELTS score of6.5 or TOEFL score of 580. Our Academic SummerProgramme offers pre-sessional training in English.




Funding: Please contact Enquiries for information onfunding. Please note that a formal offer of a place on thiscourse must have been received before consideration can begiven for funding.


Contact details: EnquiriesT: +44 (0)1234 758008E: [email protected]

Course description

Group projectThis follows the taught modules. Students willwork in small teams on a project requiring theuse of all knowledge and skills gained fromthe taught modules.

Research projectThis crucial part of the course gives you thechance to apply the research skills acquiredduring the taught phase of the course to apractical problem in clinical research. Theproject can be undertaken in a variety ofsettings including academia or industry.

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Clinical Research Executive MSc/PgDip/PgCert

In the 21st century, clinical research isconducted on a truly global stage.Alongside this globalisation comes aresponsibility to ensure that anorganisation provides a consistentapproach and service – no matter where inthe world it is being delivered.

For companies to remain competitive andsuccessful in this global market, they mustsignificantly reduce the time and costtaken for products to reach the market – astrategy best achieved through employinghighly qualified and well-trainedprofessional staff.

Today’s clinical research personnel mustdemonstrate knowledge of national,European and international legislation, inorder that required standards areachieved, whilst the safety and well-beingof patients are maintained.

This MSc has been developed incollaboration with the Institute of ClinicalResearch (ICR) in order to ensure that allof these requirements are met and that thecourse content remains highly relevant andup-to-date.

The credibility afforded to the course,through Cranfield’s industrially focusedreputation and the ICR’s experience as anorganisation at the forefront of clinicalresearch, ensures that this qualification iswidely recognised by employees andcolleagues alike.

Our Clinical Research MSc is divided intotwo parts:


• an extended personal research projectand thesis.

Modules • Introduction to Clinical Trials and Clinical

Trials Practice• Biomedical Basis of Human Disease

• Experimental Methods: AdvancedDesign and Analysis

• Business Management and HealthEconomics

• Research Governance and Ethics• Pre-clinical Evaluation• Clinical Evaluation I: Practical and

Scientific Perspectives of TranslationalMedicine

• Clinical Evaluation II: CommercialAspects and Implications AffectingClinical Research

• Clinical Evaluation III: RegulatoryRequirements and Seeking Approval

• Clinical Evaluation IV: Clinical Research-Marketing Interface

Each module is delivered over two and ahalf days in our dedicated postgraduateteaching facilities at Cranfield University.

Research projectThis crucial part of the course gives youthe chance to concentrate on a particularsubject area of interest to you and youremployer. The research project is usuallyundertaken within your place of work,allowing you to focus on a topic which isrelevant to you and your field of work.

Suitable for those already working in aclinical research environment, who arelooking to gain a professionalqualification that will formally recognisetheir skills, knowledge and expertise inthis complex field. This part-time courseis especially suited to those who wish tocombine working and studying.

Takes you on to an enhanced career inclinical research.

You will be taught by a team comprisinga combination of University staff andexternal experts who are practitioners inthe subjects they deliver.

Assessment The assessment methodsfor this course will be a combination ofexamination, module assignments and ajournal portfolio.

Course description


Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity or equivalent and at least one year’s workexperience in the area of clinical research (in certain cases ablend of qualifications, motivation and relevant experience willbe acceptable). Where applicable, students must achieve aminimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580. OurAcademic Summer Programme offers pre-sessional training inEnglish.

Duration: 2-3 years part-time.



Funding: Places on this course are usually self-funded orsponsored by the student's company. For further informationplease contact Enquiries. Please note that a formal offer of aplace on this course must have been received beforeconsideration can be given for funding.


Contact details: Enquiries T: +44 (0)1234 758008 E: [email protected]

Student view:

“My MSc in Clinical Research hasallowed me to place my pre-existingknowledge of clinical research into awider context, and exposed me toareas of clinical research of which I hadno experience. Even with a full-time job Ifound that, if you plan your worksufficiently, it is relatively easy to keep upwith the demands of the course. It is abig commitment in terms of time andeffort but I found that the structure ofthe course made that commitmentpossible. The support and assistance Ireceived was superb.”

Nick May – Director of the Project CoordinationCenter, Quintiles

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Food Chain Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCert


Increasing consumer awareness anddemand regarding food quality, nutritionand safety issues coupled with intensifyingcompetition within the rapidly changingfood industry, has created a demand forindividuals who are able to drive success inthe management of food chains in amodern global economic market.

This MSc has been developed as a resultof extensive industry-led research. Itrepresents a unique offering within the UKand Europe in that it examines the whole ofthe food chain from pre-harvest to marketthrough the integration of science,technology and management, with theoverall aim of enhancing the quality andsafety of food.

The holistic approach of the MSc respondsto the increasingly integrated food supplychain (‘farm to fork’) and will equip you withthe relevant knowledge, skills and practicalexperience needed to pursue the manyopportunities available in today’s foodindustry.

Our Food Chain Systems MSc is dividedinto two parts:



Modules • Food Microbiology• Research Design and Methodology• Food Mycology• Food Diagnostics• Predictive Modelling• Postharvest Technology• Food Supply Management• Microbiological Risk Assessment of Food• Nutrition and Health• An Integration of Systems in the Food

Supply Chain

Suitable for graduates interested inpursuing a career within the foodindustry and professionals alreadyworking in industry seeking advanced in-post training. You will have a UK honoursdegree, or equivalent, in a relevantdiscipline such as a food science, foodtechnology, microbiology or otherscience or technology related subject orprofessional experience in the foodindustry.

Takes you on to a wide variety of keycareer opportunities within the foodindustry. Upon successful completion ofthe course graduates will be able topursue or enhance careers in areas suchas production, storage, supply, logistics,retail or research. Employers will exist ina variety of food-related sectorsincluding food manufacturers andproduction companies, food retailers,government agencies, logistics andsupply chain management companiesand research institutions.

You will be taught by Cranfield lecturerswho are currently active in research anddevelopment within one of CranfieldHealth’s research groups – Food Quality,alongside guest lecturers from externalcompanies and research organisations.

Assessment The MSc is assessed byten compulsory taught modules and aresearch project and thesis. The marksfor each of the modules are obtainedfrom an assignment which may take theform of a critique, report, laboratoryreport or presentation. The pass mark forall components is 50%.

Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity, or equivalent, in a discipline such as a foodscience, food technology, microbiology or other science ortechnology related subjects or candidates with appropriateprofessional experience. Where applicable, students mustachieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580.Our Academic Summer Programme offers pre-sessionaltraining in English.

Duration: 12 months full-time. Up to a maximum of 3 yearspart-time.

Start date: Full-time, October. Part-time, the start date isflexible. Please contact the Enquiries Office for furtherinformation.





Course description

Research projectYou will undertake a research project either inindustry or academia. This is a fantasticopportunity to apply your new knowledge in areal-life setting, it also allows you to makeinvaluable contacts with potential employersbefore even completing the course.

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Health and the Environment MSc/PgDip

Globally, environmental issues remain atthe top of every political agenda. The socialand economic implications of climatechange and sustainable energies are hottopics of discussion.

Influential bodies such as the HealthProtection Agency (HPA), are nowemphasising the importance of quantifyinghow much the environment contributes tothe burden of cancer, asthma, lung andheart diseases.

As we begin to investigate the linksbetween the environment that we havecreated and our health, we open up anexciting new field that demands a newapproach and a new breed of scientist –health and the environment.

This course represents a unique offeringwithin the UK and Europe. Whilst itresponds to the high media attention thatthe current environmental concerns areattracting, it differentiates itself from theestablished ‘environmental health’ coursesby focusing at a guidance level onimportant fields. These include chemicalregulation and policy, risk assessment andperception, and health impact assessment.

Our Health and the Environment MSc isdivided into two parts:



Modules There are ten compulsory two-weekmodules:

• Introduction to Human Disease and itsCauses

• Research Design, Risk AssessmentMethodology and Evidence-BasedReviews

• Anthropogenic Impacts on theEnvironment

• Environmental and OccupationalEpidemiology

• Environmental and OccupationalToxicology

• Human Exposure Monitoring• Regulation of Pollutants in the

Environment• Risk Attitudes and Communication• Health and Environmental Impact

Assessment Methodology• Application of the Principles of Risk

Assessment

Suitable for both recent graduates andscientists who are looking to acquire anadvanced understanding of how health is affected by the environmenthuman activities have created.

Takes you on to a variety of strategicpositions including central governmentdepartments, government agencies,district councils, industry, the healthsector and environmental consultancies.The course also provides advanced in-post training for a wide range ofprofessionals including governmentalrisk assessors, environmental healthofficers, graduate nurses, public healthphysicians, and health, safety andenvironment managers in a wide rangeof industries.

You will be taught by experiencedpractitioners within the University andexternal experts from industry.Importantly, Cranfield Health is home tothe Institute of Environment and Health(IEH), which is at the very centre ofresearch in this area.

Assessment In-module assessment(essays, practical work, group projects),written examination papers, researchproject thesis, and oral presentation ofthesis. The required pass mark is 50%.

Course description


Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity, or equivalent, in a discipline such as environmentalhealth, biological and chemical sciences, medicine orenvironmental science. However, a blend of qualifications,motivation and relevant experience may be acceptable. Whereapplicable, students must achieve a minimum IELTS score of6.5 or TOEFL score of 580. Our Academic SummerProgramme offers pre-sessional training in English.







Research projectThe individual project affords you theopportunity to gain excellent experience inindustry, through our links with environmentalconsultancies, councils and otherenvironmental specialists.

It allows you to actively apply knowledge to real-life projects and situations. Typicalprojects include examining air pollution,environmentally-associated cancers, andnewly emerging infectious chemical andbiological agents such as SARS and avian flu.

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Medical Diagnostics MSc/PgDip/PgCert


Medical diagnostics is the study of thetechniques and procedures involved in thescreening, detection, diagnosis andmonitoring of a human disease.

Technological advances, increasedexpectations for medicine, longer lifeexpectancy and legal, ethical andeconomic factors are all playing a role in amulti-million pound industry being createdaround medical diagnostics.

Uniquely, our Medical Diagnostics MScbrings together biomedical and analyticalscience with production technology,business management, economics andethics.

Students benefit from:

• formal training support from key figuresin industry, commerce and leadinghospitals

• a route to novel and innovative higherresearch (MPhil/PhD) which continues todrive medical diagnostics forward

• hands-on experience in industry – wecommit to providing a placement for allstudents who wish to carry out theirresearch project in industry.

Our Medical Diagnostics MSc is dividedinto three parts:

• an introductory series of lectures• a formal taught component comprising

ten modules• a four-five month research project and

thesis.

Modules • Biomedical Basis of Human Disease• Experimental Design and Methodology• Principals of Medical Diagnosis,

Screening and Monitoring• Advanced Diagnostic Technologies I:

Advanced Instrument BasedTechnologies

• Advanced Diagnostic Technologies II:Molecular Medicine

• Bioinformatics• Biomedicine as a Business Venture• Translational Medicine• Principles of Design and Production in

the Diagnostics Industry• Economics, Ethics and Legislation

Affecting Medical Diagnostics

Research projectThe individual project affords you theopportunity to gain excellent experience inindustry. You can actively apply knowledgeto real-life projects and situations gainingcontact with potential employers andpractical experience in a highly competitiveindustry.

Suitable for both recent graduates andscientists, clinicians and healthcareprofessionals from industry and medicinewho are looking to acquire a fundamentalunderstanding of the key concepts,technologies and applications of medicaldiagnostics. Students will have a gooddegree in a science or engineeringdiscipline, or appropriate experience.

Takes you on to a career within theexciting and expanding field of medicaldiagnostics, in companies such asGlaxoSmithKline, Bayer and Siemens.The degree course is also goodpreparation for a PhD and a career inresearch, or for career development as aBiomedical Scientist.

You will be taught by leadingacademics who contribute to theCranfield Health Partnership and haveclose professional contact with ourhospital partners, researchers,healthcare providers and industryspecialists.


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree,or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Where applicable,students must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 orTOEFL score of 580. Our Academic Summer Programmeoffers pre-sessional training in English.







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Medical TechnologyRegulatory Affairs MSc/PgDip/PgCert

For many years, the production andmarketing of pharmacologically activedrugs has been highly regulated andcontrolled. Until recently, however, themedical devices industry was subject tofar less regulation. Now, following theimplementation of several EU directivesand national legislation, professionalsconcerned with the regulation of medicaldevices will have to adopt and adapt tosignificantly more rigid working practices.

The aim of the Medical TechnologyRegulatory Affairs MSc is to provideprofessionals working in healthcareregulatory affairs or related areas with anadvanced theoretical understanding ofthe processes and practices central tothis area.

This course provides a detailed insightinto current and proposed legislation inthe area and education in the processesand practices required for itsimplementation. It is accredited byTOPRA, the global organisation forprofessionals in regulatory affairs.

Our Medical Technology Regulatory AffairsMSc is divided into two parts:


• a research project presented as a thesis.

Modules • Principles of European Medical

Technology Regulatory Affairs• Design, Development and Testing of

Medical Technology• Clinical Evaluation of Medical

Technology

• Management of Regulatory Affairs andits Contribution to the Medical ProductLifecycle

• Medical Device Vigilance, Post-MarketSurveillance (PMS) and RiskManagement

• Regulation Drug-Device Combinationsand other Medical Technology Products

• US Regulation of Medical Technology• Regulatory Strategy in the Market Place

Each module is delivered over three daysin our dedicated postgraduate teachingfacilities at Cranfield University.

For those students who do not wish tocomplete the full MSc course individualcourses can be attended as stand-alonethree-day short courses. Please enquirefor more details.

Suitable for graduates preferably withexperience in a relevant role within thehealthcare industry.

Takes you on to an enhanced career inregulatory affairs, especially relating tomedical technology and devices.

You will be taught by a teamcomprising a combination of Universitystaff and external experts who arepractitioners in the subjects they deliver.

Assessment Coursework and diaryportfolio. Assessment for each module isby two formally examined writtenassignments, each worth 35% of thetotal, and a course journal worth 30% ofthe total. Assessment of a thesis andoral presentation. The pass mark for allelements of the assessment is 50%.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree,or equivalent, in a science, business or management subject,preferably with experience in a relevant role within thehealthcare industry. Where applicable, students must achievea minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580.

Duration: Available on a part-time basis only. Period ofregistration for this course is a minimum of 2 years and amaximum of 5 years for the MSc, a maximum of 3 years forthe PgDip and 2 years for the PgCert.

Start date: The start date is flexible: you can enrol at anytime throughout the year.


Funding: Places on this course are usually self-funded orsponsored by the students company. For further informationplease contact Enquiries. Please note that a formal offer of aplace on this course must have been received beforeconsideration can be given for funding.


Contact details: EnquiriesT: +44 (0)1234 758008 E: [email protected]

Student view:

“I chose to study Medical TechnologyRegulatory Affairs MSc to help broadenand consolidate my knowledge in thisarea, for networking and to boost myCV. The course has underpinned mymove into regulatory affairs andenhanced my standing both within mycompany and with all the regulatoryprofessionals and agencies I interactwith. The length and format is ideal –just enough time to cover the ground ata pace without going into overload.There is a good balance betweenpresentations and practical exercisesincluding case studies. Speakers areexcellent and all are amenable topursuing threads of discussion whereverthey might lead."

Dr Sam Martin – Regulatory and Clinical AffairsManager, Ranier Technology Limited, UK

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As we enter the post-genomic era, the fieldof molecular medicine continues to expandand we are making a significant change inthe way we approach healthcare. Thisexciting time will culminate in physicianspreventing and curing sickness by treatingnot the symptoms of a disease but theactual disease process itself.

Students benefit from:

• A totally integrated approach to theteaching of molecular medicine –common themes run through the course,and modules about the application andcommercial aspects of molecularmedicine to help put the science intocontext.

• The opportunity to study at a universitywhich is conveniently situated at the verycentre of the triangle of London, Oxfordand Cambridge, where a large number ofpotential graduate employers arelocated.

• A project placement with industry oracademia, helping students contactpotential employers even before thecompletion of the degree.

Our Molecular Medicine MSc is divided intotwo parts:



Modules • Biomedical Basis of Human Disease• Experimental Design and Methodology• Analytical Chemistry and Molecular

Modelling

• Cell Biology Techniques• Molecular Methods I• Bioinformatics• Biomedicine as a Business Venture or

Self-Study Specialisations Module• Translational Medicine• Immunological Techniques• Molecular Methods II.

Research projectThe individual project gives the opportunityto gain excellent experience in industry. Youcan apply knowledge to real-life situationsgaining contact with potential employersand practical experience in a highlycompetitive industry.

Suitable for both recent graduates andscientists who are looking to acquire anin-depth knowledge and advancedunderstanding of how to apply bothmolecular and cell biology to the study,diagnosis and prevention of disease.

Takes you on to a career in researchand development, either in the academicworld or in commercial industries suchas pharmaceuticals or medical devices.

You will be taught by leadingacademics, who have close professionalcontact with our hospital partners,researchers, healthcare providers andindustry specialists.


Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity, or equivalent, in a discipline such as biology,biochemistry, biomedical science, biomedical engineering,medicine, medicinal chemistry, molecular genetics,pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology or toxicology. In certaincases a blend of qualifications, motivation and relevantexperience may be acceptable.

Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum IELTSscore of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580. Our Academic SummerProgramme offers pre-sessional training in English.




Funding: For information please contact Enquiries. Pleasenote that a formal offer of a place on this course must havebeen received before consideration can be given for funding.



Course description

Molecular Medicine MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Student view:

"The Molecular Medicine MSc coursewas heavily based on researchtechniques and technologies, and wasvery up-to-date in teaching about thetools currently used in research labs.This built on the knowledge I hadalready gained from my degree andexperience at work. The course alsofeatured a business aspect which wasbeneficial to see the bigger picturesurrounding medical research.”

Victoria James – Assay Scientist at SPDDevelopment Company

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Nanomedicine MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Course description


Entry requirements: A good Honours degree from a UKuniversity, or equivalent, in a discipline such as a science ortechnology related subject or candidates with appropriateprofessional experience. Where applicable, students mustachieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580.Our Academic Summer Programme offers pre-sessional trainingin English.




Funding: For information on funding please contact Enquiries.Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course musthave been received before consideration can be given forfunding.



The application of science and technologyat the nano-scale is revolutionisingmedicine in the 21st Century. It is enablingus to understand many diseases and isleading to new insights in diagnostics andthe development of new generations ofmedicinal products.

Increasing demand and awareness ofapplications of nanotechnology inmedicine has resulted in the emergence ofa new discipline – nanomedicine – whichis now growing at a rapid rate.

Nanomedicine is already solving manychallenges faced within variousprofessional bodies, government agenciesand industrial organisations.

Developed in response to industrydemand this unique course bridges thegap between nanotechnology andmedicine. It provides students withadvanced knowledge, skills and practicalexperience of the principles, technologyand applications within this exciting area.

Our Nanomedicine MSc is divided into twoparts:



Modules • Introduction to Nanomedicine• Research Design and Methodology• Functional Materials• Nanotechnology I• Nanobiology in Medicine• Nanotechnology II and Medical Nano-

Devices

• Nanopharmaceuticals• Nanotoxicology • Risk Communication and Perception• Nanomedicine as a Business Venture

Suitable for graduates interested inpursuing a career within the field ofnanomedicine. You will have a UKhonours degree, or equivalent, in ascience or technology related subject.

The course is also ideal for experiencedprofessionals looking to widen their skillset and develop their careers. Availableon a full and part-time basis, the courseoffers flexibility and support for thosewho wish to study whilst remaining inemployment.

Takes you on to a wide variety of careeropportunities in industrial and non-industrial areas, including: healthcaresystems, government agencies,academic institutions, industrialcompanies and charities or otherorganisations associated withnanomedicine knowledge.

You will be taught by a team of leadingacademics who are active in relevantresearch and development withinCranfield University, alongside guestlecturers from external companies andresearch organisations.

Assessment The MSc is assessed byten compulsory modules and a researchproject and thesis. The marks for each ofthe modules are obtained from a pieceof coursework which may take the formof a portfolio, essay, laboratory report,poster or oral presentation.

Research projectThe individual project gives the opportunity togain excellent experience in industry. You canapply knowledge to real-life situations gainingcontact with potential employees andpractical experience in a highly competitiveindustry.

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Organisational KnowledgeMSc/PgDip/PgCert


The need for organisations to capture,extract and make use of its knowledgeassets is greater than ever, particularly inthe area of human knowledge. Growingcompetition, changing customerrequirements and rapid economicchanges mean that organisationalknowledge is becoming increasinglyimportant in business.

Health is a business sector which hastraditionally depended on informal andundocumented knowledge. Our uniqueOrganisational Knowledge MSc coursehas been designed to equip students whohave an interest in the health sector withthe knowledge, skills and experience tomaximise knowledge assets in their currentand future roles. The course bringstogether expertise from different industrieswhich can be applied to the health sector.

Our Organisational Knowledge MSc isdivided into four parts:


• an individual research project• a group project • a business week.

Modules • Organisations and Knowledge• Business Management and Health

Economics• The Learning Organisation• Organisational Transformation and

Change

• Knowledge Acquisition• Organisational Modelling• Organisational Operations• Knowledge Management Systems

Research projectA critical part of the course is the four-month individual research project,enabling you to apply, in a real-worldsetting, the theory, processes, methods,skills and tools gained on the taughtprogramme.

Suitable for graduates from a variety ofbackgrounds wishing to acquire the skillsand capability essential to enhance theeffective operation of health-orientedorganisations.

Takes you on to a consultancy roleproviding bespoke knowledgemanagement solutions to companies, orworking in-house as a knowledge officer,project manager or service improvementmanager across a variety of sectors.

You will be taught by leadingacademics, guest lecturers from industryand leading researchers.

Assessment Written tests, courseworkassignments, case studies, oralpresentations, group project, individualresearch project, integrating examination.

Entry requirements: A minimum of a 2nd class UK Honoursdegree or equivalent. In exceptional cases, however, a candidatemay be admitted with appropriate professional experience.Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum IELTSscore of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580. Our Academic SummerProgramme offers pre-sessional training in English.




Funding: For information on funding please contact Enquiries.Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course musthave been received before consideration can be given forfunding.

Application process: Application form and, where feasible,a telephone or face-to-face interview.


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Quality Management inScientific Research andDevelopment MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Advances in science have led to majorimprovements in people's lives but this istwinned with an increasing focus on thesafety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals,devices, biologicals, agrochemicals andchemicals in humans, animals and theenvironment.

Quality management in scientific R&D hasbecome an essential tool in ensuring thatmodern developments are implementedwithin a rigorous and robust qualityframework.

Developed with the British Association ofResearch and Quality Assurance (BARQA),this unique MSc has been devised to meetincreasing demand by the healthcareindustry for senior quality managementprofessionals.

This course will enable you to develop:

• a solid foundation in regulatoryrequirements and standards

• the skills needed to manage qualityteams and systems

• your ability to deliver quality results andbusiness performance in a globalenvironment.

The course is specifically designed toprovide you with invaluable access toindustry professionals and networkingevents – preparing you for exciting careerdevelopment opportunities.

This MSc is divided into three parts:


• a personal development plan• an individual research project.

Modules • Principles and Practice of Research

Quality Management I• Principles and Practice of Research

Quality Management II

• Quality Audit Practice: General• Quality Audit Practice: Computer

Systems• Research Business Dynamics I: Quality

Management in the Global Company• Research Business Dynamics II: Quality

Improvement• Risk Management• Quality Teams

Each module is delivered over three daysin our dedicated postgraduate teachingfacilities at Cranfield University.

Personal development planThe Personal Development Plan (PDP) isrun over the duration of the course tomonitor and enhance student progressand to further develop the skills learned.

Research projectThis essential element of the coursecontributes 50% towards your final grade.The project will be agreed between youand your Cranfield Supervisor and can beundertaken at your place of work ifappropriate.

Suitable for managers, scientists,auditors or other practitioners who wishto enhance their career in the field ofquality and compliance of research anddevelopment.

Takes you on to an enhanced career inquality management or the opportunity topursue further research and professionaldevelopment activities.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff and industryprofessionals.

Assessment The assessment methodsfor this course will include written essays,journal portfolios, oral examinations andeither a dissertation for the PgDip or athesis for the MSc.

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Entry requirements: Minimum requirements are a 2:2 UKHonours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline andstudents should normally have at least two years' workexperience in a relevant role. Where applicable students mustachieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580.Our Academic Summer Programme offers pre-sessional trainingin English. You will need BARQA membership to attend thiscourse.

Duration: Available on a part-time basis only. Period ofregistration for this course is a minimum of 2 years and amaximum of 4 years for the MSc, a maximum of 3 years for thePgDip and 2 years for the PgCert.



Funding: Places on this course are usually self-funded orsponsored by the student’s company. For further informationplease contact Enquiries. Please note that a formal offer of aplace on this course must have been received beforeconsideration can be given for funding.



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Translational Medicine MSc/PgDip/PgCert


Translational medicine involves thetransformation of laboratory findings intonew ways to diagnose and treat patients,supporting programmes with the potentialto improve the health of millions of peopleall over the world.

This desire to see a rapid progressionfrom laboratory bench to hospital bedsidebrings with it huge hurdles in the drugdevelopment pipeline that must beaddressed and overcome – technological,ethical and regulatory.

This has created the need for a whole newrange of suitably trained professionals tocarry out the critical task of movingmedical research closer to commercially-ready medical technology. This new breedof scientist will be competent inexperimental design and studymanagement, protocol initiation, dataanalysis, regulatory submission andresearch governance.

Our Translational Medicine MSc is dividedinto two parts:

• ten compulsory modules structured tocover the scientific, technological,managerial, regulatory, ethical andcommercial aspects of this complex topic

• a four-five month personal researchproject, usually in industry.

Modules • Translation of New Medicinal Discoveries

into the Clinic• Experimental Methods I: Research

Design and Methodology• Experimental Methods II: Advanced

Experimental Design and Analysis• Drug Target and Biomarker Discovery

Technologies• Preclinical Research• Research Governance and Ethics• Clinical Evaluation I: Practical and

Scientific Perspectives of TranslationalMedicine

• Clinical Evaluation II: Novel approachesin Translational Medicine

• Clinical Evaluation III: RegulatoryRequirements and Marketing - Researchinterface

• Experimental Methods III: ScientificWriting

Research projectThe individual project allows you theopportunity to gain excellent experience inindustry. You can apply knowledge to real-life situations gaining contact with potentialemployers and practical experience in ahighly competitive industry.

Suitable for recent graduates of biology,biochemistry, biomedical science,biomedical engineering, medicine,medicinal chemistry, nursing,pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology,statistics, toxicology or people withindustrial experience who wish to get intoa new and innovative field.

Takes you on to a host of employmentopportunities in pharmaceuticalcompanies, contract researchorganisations, the NHS, academicinstitutions and regulatory bodies.

You will be taught by leadingacademics who have close professionalcontact with our hospital partners,researchers, healthcare providers andmarketing, PR and communicationspecialists from industry.

Assessment The MSc is assessed byten compulsory taught modules and aresearch project and thesis. The marksfor each of the modules are obtainedfrom a portfolio, written reports,presentations, group work and anintegrated examination.The pass markfor all components is 50%.

Entry requirements: Candidates must hold a 1st or 2ndclass UK Honours degree from a UK university in a disciplinesuch as biology, biochemistry, biomedical science,biomedical engineering, medicine, medicinal chemistry,nursing, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology, statistics,toxicology or an equivalent qualification. In certain cases ablend of qualifications, motivation and relevant experiencemay be acceptable. Where applicable, students must achievea minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580.

Our Academic Summer Programme offers pre-sessionaltraining in English.







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Applied SciencesThe School of Applied Sciences operates acrossmaterials, manufacturing, natural resources andsustainable systems. Our focus is on fundamentalresearch and its application to meet the needs ofindustry and society. We adopt a multidisciplinaryapproach, with research activity translated into ourteaching programmes.

We have a successful track record of workingclosely with organisations around the world.Our success is based on the expertise of ourstaff and the quality of the students whosecareers we help develop. We operate state-of-the-art facilities, many of which are unique toCranfield. This ensures we are well positionedto serve business and industry needs. Thisinfrastructure underpins the work of our staffand students, adding a practical dimension toour programmes.

There are a number of specialist centresassociated with the School. These include theIntegrated Vehicle Health Management Centre(IVHM), a collaboration with Boeing, BAESystems, Rolls-Royce plc, Thales UK andMeggitt, and the Centre for CompetitiveDesign (C4D), a partnership with the Universityof the Arts London (UAL), which aims toexplore creativity as a driver for competitivepractice in business.

Stream, a new Industrial Doctoral Centre (IDC)for the water sector, funded through theEngineering and Physical Sciences ResearchCouncil (EPSRC), allows talented researchersto develop their skills and careers within anindustrial environment, and obtain anEngineering Doctorate (EngD) degree. For more information on Stream visitwww.stream-idc.net

We offer an extensive range of full- and part-time postgraduate level courses and researchdegree opportunities. Students on our full-timecourses engage with external organisationsthrough group and individual projects, solvingreal-life problems. This experience results inexcellent career prospects for our students.Flexible, modular Masters’ programmes,designed specifically to meet the needs ofindustry, are ideally structured for professionalswishing to study part-time.

Links with leading European and internationaluniversities ensure we have a vibrant anddiverse community of students who benefitfrom the singular postgraduate focus of theSchool.

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Significant investment supports structuralintegrity testing and numerical simulation ofcomposites. Our state-of-the-art FIAapproved impact testing laboratory reflectsour commitment to motorsport safety.

The lightweight structures laboratoriesinclude composites manufacturing, polymerand ceramic processing facilities. Ourprecision machining laboratories are thebest equipped in Europe and include leading-edge micro-engineering equipment.

In relation to high temperature surfaceengineering, we operate extensive facilitiesfor Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coating,Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) coatingand plasma spray (LVPS) coating of high-temperature components. We are the onlyuniversity in Europe to run facilities for thedeposition of Electron Beam (EB)- PVDthermal barrier coatings onto blades.

Microsystems and nanotechnology activitiesbenefit from our state-of-the-art clean rooms.We operate an extensive suite of materialscharacterisation and surface analysisequipment. Supported by metallographic andmechanical testing facilities, we can prepareand identify the microstructure andcomposition of a variety of materials.

Our welding laboratory boasts the highest-power fibre laser in the UK, a record-breakinghyperbaric chamber for deep weld simulation,and state-of-the-art equipment for arc weldingprocess development, welding metallurgy,and welding process automation.

Offshore and ocean-related research andteaching benefits from facilities such ascorrosion laboratories and diving tanks. Wedevelop automated and remotely operatedvehicles for subsea engineering.

Our Cost Studio® provides real-worldexperience of product cost modellingapplication. We have facilities for enterprisemodelling, development and implementationalongside SAP R/3, Oracle e-business andSiemens PLM Software facilities for systemdesign and configuration.

Our water science facilities include a pilotplant hall at the University’s own sewagetreatment works and an unparalleledenvironmental analytical facility formicropollutants and contaminants in water,soil, waste and wastewater.

We have access to a number of major researchwaste and resource management facilities,both within the University and at major wastemanagement operations in the region.

In relation to energy, our focus is on cleanpower generation from fossil and renewablefuels. We operate unique facilities for thedevelopment of efficient technologies with lowCO2 emissions. Our pilot test rigs foradvanced fuel combustion are world leadingand allow us to capture research data at nearindustrial-scale.

Dedicated laboratories, including the CranfieldSoil Laboratory, the Soil Erosion andConservation Laboratory and the SoilDynamics Laboratory, support the study ofsoil engineering, soil erosion, soil-plant-waterinteractions, water quality, hydraulics,ecosystem behaviour, irrigation and drainage.We have specialist capabilities in soil chemistryand biology and also possess the largest soilflume in Europe. We also operate acommercially-run experimental research farmwhich is used for field scientific andengineering research.

Additional facilities exist for research inremote sensing and the management ofnatural sports surfaces.

We operate a wide range of research facilities, manyof which are unique to Cranfield.

Our Off-Road Dynamics Facility isthe only one of its type in the UKwhich supports the study of therelationship between machines andthe soil environment in controlledconditions. This provides importantresearch information to organisationsoperating across automotive,aerospace, agriculture, construction,motorsport, sports surface, defenceand telecommunications.

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School of Applied SciencesResearch

Cranfield is ranked third in the UK for the impact of itsmechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing researchfollowing the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).We received a strong result in the Agriculture Unit ofAssessment with 85% gaining international status. TheSchool of Applied Sciences is a major contributor tothese positions. We offer exciting research opportunitieswith funding up to £18,500 per annum, together withtuition fees paid*. These include EngD, PhD, MPhil andMSc by Research.

Students are strongly encouraged to publish their research and work closely with academicstaff thanks to our impressive staff-to-student ratio, the best among UK universities. Inaddition, students find that their research interests flourish in our exclusively postgraduateenvironment.

The majority of our research projects have direct industrial input. Strong links to private,public and charitable organisations lead our research students on to rewarding careers.

Our world-class facilities enable our students to undertake leading-edge research,supervised by internationally-renowned academics. Facilities underpin research in:manufacturing systems, decision engineering, materials, nanotechnology, precisionengineering, welding, land processes, natural resources management, soil, automotivetechnology, energy and offshore technology, environmental risk, resource management andefficiency, and water science.

For further details, contact:T: +44 (0)1234 754086 E: [email protected]: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas

For information on funded research studentships please visitwww.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/studentships

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ManufacturingManufacturing systems In manufacturing systems, we specialise inresearch and education in the realisation ofcompetitive manufacturing operations andservices. Our innovative research focuses oncomplex, real-life industrial issues.

Our core research activities include computersimulation techniques, industrial engineering,information systems, manufacturing systemsdesign, operations management and strategy,innovation and supply chain. We work closelywith industry and have won researchsponsorship from major global companiessuch as Ford, Rolls-Royce plc, Airbus, GE Amersham, Boeing and BMW. In addition,much of our research is supported by the UKResearch Councils such as the Engineeringand Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC) and the Technology Strategy Board(TSB). Currently, we offer researchprogrammes in relation to:

• product-service systems (PSS) – helpingmanufacturers to sell services thatcomplement their products

• manufacturing system modelling andanalysis – improving the speed ofsimulating factories

• strategy and innovation – helping firms toidentify strategic options and manageinnovation

• supply chain management – improving theresponsiveness and reliability of supplychains

• sustainable manufacturing – creating abetter understanding of a ‘low-carbon’economy and environmentally-friendlyfacilities

• factory physics and maintenance – helpingmanufacturers to improve the operationalperformance of their factories

• the future of manufacturing – identifyingfuture trends that might impact on UKmanufacturing industry.

Decision engineeringDecision engineering research focuses ondeveloping tools and techniques for informedoperational and business decision-makingwithin industry. This is achieved by usingavailable data and information together withdistributed organisational knowledge.

We undertake research to extend theboundaries of creativity and design thinking ina variety of enterprise environments. Ourfocus is on building creative design capabilityfor competitive advantage in enterprisesinvolved in product and service innovation,enabled by the development of creativecapability at the levels of the organisation, theteam and the individual.

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Research opportunities exist in relation to costengineering, applied soft computing andproduct engineering which provides the facts,techniques and infrastructure required forcompetitive design with a focus on improvingthe cost prediction at the early stage of thedesign process. Specific areas include:

• cost engineering – developing rapidlyevolving cost-estimating tool sets to reflectglobal enterprise environments, andaddressing an increasing demand bycustomers for cost transparency, withconsideration for mechanical, software andelectronics domains

• applied soft computing – addressingindustrial problems using Fuzzy Logic,Neural Networks and EvolutionaryComputing. Applications includeengineering design optimisation, physicalsystem behaviour modelling, customer andagent modelling, business process re-engineering and customer churnmanagement

• requirements’ management – providing acontrolled and transparent framework for theintegration of product development andengineering changes in challenging,extended enterprise environments

• innovative enterprise – addressing the socialand organisational elements of cross-functional step change, including theproduction of new knowledge and itseffective distribution within a manufacturingcluster

• complex systems – addressing complexityscience and social interaction

• technology plays a significant role inensuring that we are ‘in sync’ with our ownexistence in order to innovate our way out ofproblems, and devise creative solutions toenhance our lives in a sustainable manner.Research in this area intersects all others,with the common denominator being people.


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MaterialsResearch opportunities exist in relation tocoatings and high-temperature materials usingelectroplating, plasma spraying and physicaland chemical vapour deposition techniques toproduce high-temperature coatings. Ofspecial interest are thermal barrier coatings,environmental protection coatings anddiffusion barrier systems to enhanceresistance to corrosion and wear, as well as toextend the life of the coatings.

Research in materials science of polymercomposites focuses on improving theirproperty balance, while maintaining goodprocessability. Specific examples include:

• investigations of fundamental mechanismsof toughening in resin matrices

• processing and performance ofthermosetting nanocomposites

• use of novel methods of z-directionreinforcement of continuous fibrecomposites.

Composite manufacture uses key moderntechnologies for processing and assembly ofcomposite structures. An emphasis on cost-effective manufacturing is a dimension in allresearch projects. Research opportunitiesrange from process modelling to experimentalmethods of online monitoring of resin cure,and resin and fibre processing equipmentdevelopment.

There are also opportunities in relation tocomposites used across motorsport.

Damage tolerance comprises multidisciplinaryresearch in all aspects of structural integrity,damage detection and fatigue performance inpolymer matrix composites, metallic andhybrid materials.

We offer research opportunities in advancedprocessing of metals and ceramics. Thiscentres on powder production and powderconsolidation using techniques such as tapecasting and sintering, where hot isostaticpressing is deployed.

Research in advanced methods for machiningincludes photochemical machining,electrochemical machining and high-precisiondiamond grinding using very stable platforms.High performance machining researchconsiders process optimisation, monitoringand control in applications ranging from ultra-high material removal rate processes to highprecision and superfinishing. Principalresearch areas include:

• abrasive processes• precision machining processes• surface integrity• materials’ characterisation process

modelling• adaptive control.

Friction surfacing is a technology used fordeveloping coatings for wear-resistantmachine knives, turbine blade reclamationand underwater repairs. Research in thiscontext aims to expand the range of existingapplications for micro-friction surfacing usingconventional CNC machines as well as roboticequipment to coat complex 3D components.Recent development also targets integrationwith grinding technologies and the creation ofnew manufacturing processes.

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NanotechnologyMicroscale freeform fabrication research isconcerned with a range of novel materialdeposition and patterning techniques basedon low-temperature nanoparticle ceramicprocessing. We are developing a range ofmicroscale devices, incorporating functionalceramics for sensing, actuation and energygeneration.

Bionanotechnology research comprisesnanodevices for probing the human body andnanomaterials for implants. We areinvestigating nanodevices using biomoleculessuch as protein-based optical switches,parallel fabrication, and biological constructionprinciples for the design and fabrication ofdevices and materials.

Nano and microengineering research is aimedat developing a range of electronic devices forsensing, actuation, and information processingand storage, which use ferroelectric thin andthick films in micro-engineered structures.

Nanoscale science research includes thedevelopment of techniques for producingnanosized particles, surface modification andanalysis. It also covers the inclusion ofnanoparticles into novel optical and electricaldevices, and the nanoscale investigation offerroelectric materials.

Precision engineeringCranfield is world-renowned for its research inultra-precision technologies. We focus on thedesign and development of novel machinetools which operate at nano levels of accuracy.We have developed a number of ultra-precision machine tools which meet the opticalfabrication challenges for the proposed extra-large telescopes (ELTs). These arecommercially-funded activities supporting the

manufacture of next generation IR optics andscience mission-driven activities. Theseinclude the development of manufacturingtechnologies for the spectrometer slicers forNASA's James Webb Space Telescope whichwill replace the Hubble telescope.

Precision measurement research covers awide variety of techniques, includingdimensional and angular metrology usingcontact and non-contact techniques. Thesetechniques have been applied at Cranfield inrelation to ‘in-process’ for the finish grinding ofoptics, and ‘post-process’ for semiconductor,micro-electronic, optics and medicalapplications.

WeldingOur world-class welding engineering covers:

• direct additive manufacture of metalliccomponents

• the welding of high-strength aluminiumalloys for aerospace applications

• the welding of high-performance materialsfor pipelines

• adaptive and automated welding based onsensor measurements

• hyperbaric welding• high-power laser welding and laser

microjoining.

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Natural resourcesLand processesLand processes research is centred aroundthe application of biophysical science tointegrated land management. Opportunities inland resources monitoring focus on remote-sensing and geographic information systemsto support predictive modelling andassessment of land resources andproductivity. Examples of research topicsinclude:

• monitoring agricultural production, naturalland cover and landscape change

• assessment of primary production and landdegradation

• monitoring within-field variation of crops forprecision farming

• impacts of burning and agriculturalproduction on ecosystems

• aerial survey using small-format digitalframe cameras

• baseline monitoring and change-detectionin urban land cover

• application of geotechnology (optical andelectro-magnetic induction sensors, GPS,yield monitors, geostatistics and farmmapping) for precision farmingmanagement.

Our research in integrated catchmentmanagement covers developing models ofthe physical, chemical and biologicalprocesses that drive landscape, river andcoastal systems, with their application in thecontext of economics and climate change.Examples of research opportunities include:

• groundwater protection, includinggroundwater vulnerability mapping

• regional scale integrated assessment of theimpacts of climate, land use and landmanagement change

• trans-disciplinary investigations into theoperation, management and performanceof land drainage systems

• development of risk-based modellingapproaches for the catchment-scalemanagement of diffuse source pollutants

• analysis of spatial and temporal data usinggeostatistical techniques

• design of monitoring schemes forenvironmental variables

• application of robust and traditionalstatistics to soil data

• flood risk management.

Ecosystem functioning research opportunitiesfocus on developing and exploiting appliedecology to describe biological andbiophysical mechanisms and processes as abasis for biodiversity conservation andecological restoration. Research topicsinclude:

• integrated modelling of ecosystemfunctions

• restoration of ecosystems• the interaction between the microbial

community and soil structure• the production of simplified ‘ecosystem

health’ indices• relationships between biodiversity,

connectivity and thermodynamic efficiencyof ecosystems

• exploration of the feedback mechanismsbetween soil, plants and the atmosphere,and their roles in the evolution of theplanetary ecosystem

• methodology development for soilmicrobiology and laboratory ecosystemsimulations

• plant science• interactions between aquatic organisms

(freshwater, estuarine and marine fish andinvertebrates), their environment andhumans

• coastal environmental impacts of offshorerenewable energy developments

• environmental warming effects onecosystem processes.

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Natural resources management Natural resources management combinessocial sciences with applied mathematical andoperational research in order to understandthe nature of institutions, environmentaleconomics and natural resource systems andtheir relationship to land management andagricultural production. This includes analysingpolicy, including evaluation of legal frameworksencompassing regulatory, economic andvoluntary measures, fiscal measures, pricing,permits, and the management of technology(covering knowledge exchange andinnovation).

In addition, research opportunities exist inrelation to the use of anthropology andenvironmental sociology to understand humanbehaviours towards natural resources and howinstitutions regulate relationships betweenpeople and their environment, includingproperty rights and entitlements.

Our operational research uses mathematics,together with decision theory and other tools,such as risk analysis and decision supportmethods, as aids to natural resourcemanagement, and project valuation anddelivery. Research covers:

• stochastic optimisation applied tomanagement problems

• development of model-based decisionsupport systems

• quantitative risk assessment• environmental Life Cycle Assessment• agricultural land use as a function of future

scenarios• application of operational research

techniques.

SoilSoil research aims to develop and applyknowledge about the physical, chemical andbiological processes within soil and how theseprovide soil-based ecosystem services, inurban as well as rural contexts. Research alsocovers approaches to the characterisation andmonitoring of soils at different scales and thequantification of their properties and functions.In addition, research addresses modelling atscales ranging from the microbial to thecontinental.

Research opportunities exist in relation to soilresources, focusing on creating, maintainingand exploiting soil inventories and monitoringsystems. Our research is also concerned withthe development of land and soil protectionpolicy and decision-making.

Our research in soil management andconservation covers those processes whichexpose or protect soils from threats (egorganic matter loss, erosion, contamination,compaction, loss of biodiversity and sealing).In particular, research is undertaken in soilconservation, soil erosion risk assessment,experimentation in erosion and developingtechnology for soil protection.

Sports surfaces-related research focuses onadvancing the design, construction andmaintenance of natural and synthetic sportssurfaces for improved performance, injuryreduction and increased sustainability.


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Sustainable systemsAutomotive technology Our automotive technology research focuseson innovative and sustainable research-intensive technology solutions in the key areasof motorsport, road crash-safety and off-roaddynamics. Focusing on the end user and lifecycle interactions with the environment, ourresearch is based on advanced technologiesand tools. These include:

• simulation-based real world analysis,including physical prototyping, testing andvalidation

• impact testing, design and rating• robust optimisation, reliability analysis and

stochastic modelling methods• biomechanics modelling• mechatronics design and multi-criteria

optimisation integration• materials and composites testing and

modelling• cost-benefit analysis• multi-physics.

Energy and offshore technology We undertake leading research in offshoreand subsea technology, risk and reliabilityengineering and advanced power generationtechnology. We offer specialist expertise inwet and dry renewable energy, biomass andenergy from waste, process simulation, divingand underwater technology and offshorematerials engineering. Our research covers:

• high-temperature materials• manufacturing• advanced combustion technologies• hot gas cleaning• process development

• component life modelling for bothconventional and advanced powergeneration systems.

Our offshore technology research focuses onmaterials development and structures. Weinvestigate high-strength steels for offshoreapplications; the effect of welding on thefatigue and corrosion-fatigue behaviour ofsteels; hydrogen-induced cracking in steel;and microbial corrosion. In underwatertechnology our research interests are relatedto inspection, repair and maintenance.Research opportunities include:

• underwater imaging using lasers• underwater communications• underwater welding• well-head erosion modelling• robotic systems for underwater working.

We also undertake innovative research inrelation to diver safety, including re-breatherapplications.

The main thrust of our research in riskmanagement and reliability engineering is tocreate risk-based tools and managementframeworks which enable industry andGovernment to effectively manage technicalrisk and employ reliable engineeringstrategies. Research also covers thedevelopment of risk models linking underlyingvariables, such as system architecture,material behaviour, stress, and defects andmanufacturing quality to high-level systemperformance. Our research also addressesdesign safety, design reliability and corporaterisk management.

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Environmental riskOur research in understanding and managingnatural and environmental risk concentrates onthe policy-relevant themes of strategic riskappraisal, risk and evidence and riskmanagement maturity. Our staff provideresearch support to the Department forEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)through a newly-established strategicpartnership between Cranfield University andDefra, Engineering and Physical SciencesCouncil (EPSRC), Economic and SocialResearch Council (ESRC) and NaturalEnvironment Research Council (NERC).Alongside this, we undertake research,consulting and training for a range of otherindustrial and Government clients seeking tobuild and improve their organisationalcapabilities in environmental risk management.

Research opportunities exist in relation to:

• risk-benefit analysis and comparative riskanalysis

• technology assessment• environmental risk analysis• communication and stakeholder

engagement, and risk governance• risk-based asset management and

investment• policy appraisal.

Resource management andefficiencyPractical and policy-relevant, our researchopportunities in resource management andefficiency cover waste and related resourcemanagement. Our staff are key contributors tothe UK Government’s funded EnvironmentalKnowledge Transfer Network (EnvironmentalKTN) in integrated pollution management –IPM-net. Research opportunities exist in theareas of:

• landfill science• risk assessment and decision making• amenity impacts• regulatory science• sustainable resource recovery• contaminated land• new waste technologies• life cycle engineering• policy appraisal and implementation.

Water scienceThe largest specialist group of its kind inEurope with an international reputation in thescience, engineering and management ofwater, our activities encompass treatmenttechnologies, engineering, irrigation,socioeconomics and policy where these relateto the improvement of water quality in thenatural, human and industrial environments.Our staff advise international water utilities aswell as the World Bank and Oxfam on watermanagement. Research areas include:

• advanced oxidisation processes (AOPs)• membranes, including MBRs• desalination• natural organic matter (NOM)• odours• scale and corrosion• sludge treatment• water recycling• irrigation• water technology and management in

developing countries• strategic water resources planning• stakeholder engagement and participative

planning• risk management and water safety plans• modelling and decision support.


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Agricultural andEnvironmental Engineering MSc by Research

The research project is the key element ofthe Agricultural and EnvironmentalEngineering MSc by Research andprovides the opportunity to specialise in aparticular area of study in line withstudents’ career interests and aspirations.To reflect the current pan-Europeanapproach of many multinationalorganisations, many of the projects can beundertaken in continental Europe.

As well as the latest computer hardwareand software facilities – includingcomputer aided engineering (CAE), finiteelement analysis (FEA), geographicalinformation systems (GIS), digital terrainmodelling (DTM) and satellite imageanalysis – students use the following state-of-the-art research facilities:

• comprehensive land equipmentlaboratory

• unique UK soil dynamics laboratory • unique Off-Road Vehicle Dynamics

facility • irrigation and drainage laboratory,

including impressive rainfall simulatorequipment

• soil physics and mechanics laboratory • biological and chemical analysis

facilities.

Suitable for those wishing to go on to arewarding and dynamic engineeringcareer in either the agricultural orenvironmental sectors.

Takes you on to a career either inagricultural or environmentalengineering, which are increasinglybecoming multinational, pan-Europeanindustries. This MSc will provide a routeinto high-level industrial R&D anddesign, consultancy, management oracademia. Companies such as Claasand environmental agencies haveemployed graduates from this course.

You will be supported by expert staff,many of whom have internationalreputations. Cranfield University'sresearch scientists and engineers havecontributed to the technologicaladvancement of both the agriculturaland environmental industries throughthe development of advancedequipment, techniques and processesthroughout the world.

Assessment The MSc by Research isassessed on the basis of the thesis andan oral examination.

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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevantqualifications, together with significant experience, may beconsidered. Applicants wishing to benefit from the MatchingSection route towards Chartered Status must possess anaccredited BEng degree.


Start date: Full-time: October. Part-time: throughout theyear.

Number of places: Dependent on specific subject area.

Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-time students, sponsorship is organised by their employers.

Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course musthave been received before consideration can be given forfunding. For more information on funding opportunities pleasevisit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.

Application process: Application form, two confidentialreferences, a 300-400 word statement of research interestsand an interview where possible.

Contact details: Enquiries T: 44 (0)1234 754086E: [email protected]

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“To me, the programme is a verycomprehensive introduction toresearch. It fills the gaps I had leftfrom my previous programme inGermany. All the expert knowledgeand the very good library serviceswere of great benefit to me. Iespecially enjoyed the close andstraightforward teamwork.”

Christopher Haag – graduate from CologneUniversity, Germany, MSc by Research student

“This MSc programme gave me thebest opportunities as well aschallenges which I was able toovercome due to the excellentsupport of the people I worked withat Cranfield.”

Dirk Ansorge – double-degree student fromHohenheim University, Germany

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First yearStudents register initially for the degree ofMPhil/PhD. During the first six months theyattend a programme of taught modulesand undertake an individual researchreview.

Students are required to pass theassessment of these modules in order tocontinue with the rest of the programme.During this time they also develop theirinitial research idea. Towards the end ofthe first year the initial literature review willbe completed, the programme of workplanned and preliminary investigations carried out.

Following their assessment at the end ofthe first year, students make the decisionwhether to change registration to PhD.

Second year Students work full-time on the researchproject with regular assessment. Duringthis assessment they are required todemonstrate a high level of initiative andoriginal thought to develop and carry outthe in-depth research as well asunderstand the broad context in which thework is undertaken.

Third and subsequent half year Students complete their researchprogramme in the first six months of thethird year. This leaves a year to write upwork, submit a thesis and defend it in anoral examination. The PhD will be awardedfor the thesis, but students are expected todemonstrate the value and applicability oftheir findings to their subject area duringthe oral examination.

Depending on students’ specific interestsor those of their sponsor, it may bepossible to take other modules from ourMSc programmes. Students may seekexemption from one or more modules onthe basis of prior accredited learning, inwhich case another module from one ofour other MSc programmes can beselected as an alternative.

Specialist programmes can be developedshould students wish to use specifictechniques as a basis for their research,eg remote sensing and geographicalinformation systems.

Suitable for candidates wishing tocombine the depth of a doctoral coursewith a broad foundation of knowledgeand skills related to land and watermanagement.

Takes you on to international researchand management careers in a multitudeof industries, including environmental,agricultural and water, and governmentand non-government organisations.Further opportunities will be in researchand teaching careers in universities andcolleges.

You will be taught by experts withinspecialist areas who have extensive linkswith industry, government agencies, andother academic institutions both in theUK and internationally.

Assessment Each component of thetaught Integrated Studies is assessed.The PhD is assessed on the basis of thethesis and an oral examination.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications,together with significant experience, may be considered.

Duration: 3½ years full-time.

Start date: Throughout the year.


Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers.Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course musthave been received before consideration can be given forfunding. For information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.

Application process: Application form, and a 300-400word statement of research interests. UK students may beinvited to attend an interview. Overseas and EU students maybe interviewed by telephone.


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Land and Water Management PhD with Integrated Studies

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ManufacturingPhD with Integrated Studies

First yearStudents register initially for the degree ofMPhil/PhD. During the first six to ninemonths they attend a programme oftaught modules and complete a groupproject. Students take eight one-weektaught modules – three core and fivespecialist – selected from a large range(details available on request), covering avariety of manufacturing topics.

On successful completion of thesemodules, students continue with the rest ofthe programme. They develop their initialresearch idea in the first year, complete theinitial literature review, plan the programmeof work and carry out preliminaryinvestigations.

Following the assessment at the end of thefirst year, students make the decisionwhether to formally change registration toPhD. As a doctoral researcher, studentswork in an exciting and industrially-orientedresearch environment. Students are eitherinvolved in mainstream industrial researchprogrammes or in investigating scientificideas that enable future developments tooccur.

Second year Students work full-time on the researchproject with regular assessment. Duringthis assessment they are required todemonstrate a high level of initiative andoriginal thought to develop and carry outthe in-depth research as well asunderstand the broad context in which thework is undertaken.

Third and subsequent half year Completion of the research programmeoccurs in the first six months of the thirdyear. This leaves the remaining time towrite up work, submit a thesis and defendit in an oral examination. The PhD will beawarded for the thesis, but students areexpected to demonstrate the value andapplicability of their findings to theirsubject area during the oral exam.

Suitable for students wishing to developa broad appreciation of manufacturing,while also studying the rigour and depthof a doctoral PhD.

Takes you on to enhanced careeropportunities. This qualification will opendoors to academic teaching posts inuniversities and colleges and toresearch careers in academiaand industry.

You will be taught and supervised byspecialists in the subject areas whohave extensive industrial links togetherwith experience of working closely withother commercial and academicinstitutions.

Assessment Examinations,assignments, project work, thesis andoral examination.

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Duration: 3½-4 years full-time.



Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers.Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course musthave been received before consideration can be given forfunding. For more information on funding opportunities pleasevisit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.

Application process: Application form. UK students arenormally expected to attend an interview and financial supportis best discussed at that time. Overseas and EU students maybe interviewed by telephone.


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Sports Surface Technology MSc by Research


Over the past ten years, sports and leisurehas been one of the fastest growingindustries across Europe. Advances insports surface engineering andtechnologies are required to cope with thisincreased activity, and there is an urgentneed for multidisciplinary managers,advisors and consultants for sportssurface management.

Cranfield University's Sports SurfaceTechnology MSc by Research aims toprovide you with an advanced theoreticaland specialist understanding of theprocesses and practical tools necessaryfor effective sports turf management andto address real organisational problems insports surface technology andmanagement.

The research project is the key element ofthe Sports Surface Technology MSc byResearch and provides the opportunity tospecialise in a particular area of study inline with students’ career interests andaspirations.

Students attend a research trainingmodule and up to three other appropriatetechnical modules depending upon priorlearning and project requirements.

The MSc by Research is currently thehighest level qualification available in thisarea. Students use our facilities forresearch into the playability, engineeringand management of natural sports

surfaces, including our soil dynamicslaboratory, soil physics and mechanicslaboratory, irrigation and drainagelaboratory, biological and chemical analysisfacilities. The latest computer hardware andsoftware facilities, including computeraided engineering (CAE), geographicalinformation systems (GIS), digital terrainmodelling (DTM) and satellite imageanalysis will also be available to you.

Suitable for science, agriculture, sportsscience, sports engineering andengineering graduates seeking todevelop their skills in the successfulengineering and management of sportssurfaces.

Takes you on to a consulting ormanagerial career in a variety of sportsand at a range of sporting venues.

You will be taught by expert staff, manyof whom have international reputations.Cranfield University's research scientistsand engineers have contributed to thetechnological advancement of theenvironmental industries through thedevelopment of advanced equipment,techniques and processes throughoutthe world.

Assessment The MSc by Research isassessed on the basis of the thesis andan oral examination.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as science, engineeringand management. Other relevant qualifications, together withsignificant experience, may be considered.





Application process: Application form, two confidentialreferences, a 300-400 word statement of research interestsand an interview where possible.


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Student view:

“The structure of the MTech course isexcellent as the knowledge gained inthe taught modules is immediately putinto practice in the form of the designprojects. The thesis placement allowsyou to gain experience in real workingenvironments, and to make contactswithin the water industry. Lectures aregiven by both academic staff andexperts from industry, and this ensuresthat information is current and relevantto today’s water industry. The coursewill not only enhance youropportunities for employment withinthe water industry, it will also provideyou with the knowledge andexperience to be successful.”

Richard Harnett – Water Processes MTech,student with Anglian Water

Advanced ProfessionalMaster'sMTech

The innovative Master of Technology(MTech) programme is unique to Cranfield.It combines taught course MSc study,company-based research, professionaldevelopment and industrial experience.The total study period is two years andoffers teaching and research to developeffective academic expertise as well asdirectly relevant industrial researchexperience to progress your career.

Where company sponsorship has beensecured, MTech opportunities exist inrelation to a number of our courses. Forinformation on the modules relating to theMTech programmes below, please refer tothe specific MSc page in this prospectus.

• Advanced Materials (p105)• Enterprise System Implementation

(p110)• Innovation and Creativity in Industry

(p114)• IT for Product Engineering (p117)• Knowledge Management for Innovation

(p118)• Land Management (p119)• Microsystems and Nanotechnology

(p127)• Motorsport Engineering and

Management (p128)• Offshore and Ocean Technology (p129)• Ultra Precision Technologies (p138)• Waste and Resource Management

(p139)• Water Management (p142)• Water Processes (p147).

Students on MTech programmes benefitfrom:

• access to significant funding through thesponsoring organisations

• contact with industry professionalsthrough Cranfield’s strong relationshipswith companies

• the opportunity to undertake real-lifeproject work, applying the skills andknowledge developed in the taughtelement of the course

• a programme which is closely aligned tothe recruitment needs of the supportingorganisations.

The programme comprises eight assessedmodules, group projects, an individualresearch project portfolio (the MTechthesis), and an industrial placement report.

Students spend from October toDecember at Cranfield undertaking fivecompulsory modules. The following 12months are then spent on placement inthe students’ sponsoring companyundertaking a portfolio of project work,before returning to Cranfield to completethe remaining taught modules and thegroup design projects over a period of fourmonths.

Students subsequently return to theirsponsoring companies for two to threemonths in order to complete the MTechdegree placement by writing andsubmitting a portfolio-based thesis.

Where an individual is seeking tostrengthen their technical expertise as wellas gain extensive research experience theMTech provides a dedicated and fundedroute to achieve this objective whensponsorship opportunities exist.

Suitable for science and engineeringgraduates.

Takes you on to enhanced careeropportunities. The MTech qualificationprovides the potential for progress tosenior management positions.

You will be taught by subjectspecialists from the academic andresearch community at Cranfield andfrom outside the University, includingindustry professionals.

Assessment Taught modules 20%,group project 10%, industrial placementreport 5%, individual research projectportfolio 65%.

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School of Applied SciencesTaught courses

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevantqualifications, together with significant experience, may beconsidered.

Duration: 2 years full-time.


Number of places: 5-10 per course.

Funding: Where opportunities exist, sponsoringorganisations provide £10,500 per annum available to suitablyqualified students plus fees (at UK/EU rate) and laptop. Formore information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/mtech.

Application process: Application form, with shortlistedapplicants invited to a joint interview between CranfieldUniversity and sponsoring company.


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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant science, engineering or relateddiscipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significantexperience, may be considered.


Start date: Full-time: October. Part-time: throughout the year.


Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-timestudents sponsorship is organised by their employers. Pleasenote that a formal offer of a place on this course must havebeen received before consideration can be given for funding.For more information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorialsand are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. Coveringboth the technical aspects and training intechnology management and transferableskills, they provide the tools required for thegroup and individual projects.

• Composites Performance • Engineering Polymers and Polymers for

Composites • Failure of Materials and Structures • Finite Element Analysis and Materials

Modelling • General Management • Materials Selection • Properties and Processing of Metals • Surface Science and Engineering

AccreditationOn successful completion of this course,students gain automatic recognition thatthey meet the required educationalstandards for registration with the UKEngineering Council and the Institute ofMaterials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) forChartered Engineer (CEng MIMMM).

Industry needs materials experts.Developments in the design of aircraft,cars, electronic equipment and domesticappliances depend critically upon theavailability of novel materials. Of equalimportance is an understanding of bothadvanced processing techniques and thelatest computer-based design procedures,essential for product commercialisationfrom the concept phase. Technological,economic and environmental pressureswill ensure that the demand for materialsexperts will increase in the future.

This course provides a fundamentalunderstanding of materials’ properties andtheir processing. It also aims to developpersonal skills in problem solving,research methods, teamwork andmanagement techniques. Students benefitfrom the use of a wide range of facilities,including exceptional materials preparationand characterisation equipment, 100 m2 ofclean rooms, extensive coatings facilities,composite, impact and motorsportlaboratories.

The course comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project andan individual project. For the individualproject, students can specialise in anumber of areas, including advancedmaterials, aerospace materials, automotivematerials, composites, materialsprocessing, materials characterisation andanalysis, materials recycling andsustainability, motorsport, nanotechnologyand nanoscale engineering, polymerengineering, and surface science andengineering.

Students undertaking the PostgraduateDiploma (PgDip) will be expected tocomplete the eight taught modules andgroup project. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students will be expected tocomplete six modules, which must includeMaterials Selection, Properties andProcessing of Metals, and EngineeringPolymers and Polymers for Composites.

Group projectThe group project experience is highlyvalued by both students and prospectiveemployers. Teams of students work tosolve an industrial problem. The projectapplies technical knowledge and providestraining in teamwork and the opportunity todevelop non-technical aspects of thetaught programme. Part-time students canprepare a dissertation on an agreed topicin place of the group project.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems.

Suitable for science and engineeringgraduates with an interest in thedevelopment or exploitation of materials.The part-time option allows practitionersto enhance their professionaldevelopment within their currentemployment.

Takes you on to a wide range ofcareers involving materials, withresponsibilities in research,development, design, engineering,consultancy and management inindustries including aerospace,automotive, medical, sports, food anddrink processing, chemical processingand power generation.

You will be taught by a wide range ofenthusiastic and internationally reputedexperts from the academic staff atCranfield.

Assessment Taught modules 40%,group project 20% (dissertation for part-time students), individual project 40%.

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Advanced MaterialsMSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

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Cost Engineering PgCert

Cost engineering is a well established areaof research, training and development atCranfield University.

Cost engineers urgently need recognitionto promote their profession. It isrecognised that improving costengineering capabilities within theengineering industry contributes to thedevelopment of affordable products andtechnologies. There is a growing demandinternationally for cost engineers who canimpart cost and affordability engineeringknowledge to support organisationaleffectiveness.

Our unique Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) in Cost Engineering, developed incollaboration with industry, will create anew generation of cost engineers.

The course content provides a sound,broadly-based education covering thefundamental principles of cost engineering,data management, product and project lifecycle and business processes. It alsocontributes to the increased efficiency ofengineers and streamlines communicationwith both customers and suppliers.Learning is enhanced by the sharing ofbest practice across different industrysectors.

Students are introduced to generalmanagement concepts and practice in theteaching modules as well as individualprojects. The facilities available include aCAD work station, SAP R/3, Cost Studio®,CAM facilities, 3D printer and industry-leading process modelling and simulationsoftware.

The course comprises four one-weekassessed modules which include lecturesand tutorials, and an individual project.

Individual projectThe individual project is selected inassociation with the student’s sponsoringcompany to deliver results that are ofrelevance to the company, as well asmeeting the academic requirements. Thecareer ambitions of the individual studentare also considered. The project issupervised by Cranfield Universityacademic staff.

Suitable for existing and early careerengineers, buyers and people withcommercial backgrounds. It is alsosuitable for practitioners who seekrecognition of their cost engineeringprofession.

Takes you on to positions asprofessional cost engineers within arange of sectors. In addition, studentshave secured positions in business riskawareness and reduction.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield and industry with substantialexperience in teaching, projectsupervision, research and consultancy incost and affordability engineering.

Assessment Taught modules 65%,individual project 35%.

Course description


Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualificationstogether with significant experience may be considered.


Start date: Throughout the year (October preferred).


Funding: The majority of part-time students are eithersponsored by their employer or self-funded. For moreinformation on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.

Application process: Application form. UK students arenormally expected to attend an interview. Overseas and EUstudents may be interviewed by telephone.


ModulesStudents complete two compulsory moduleswith a further two optional modules selectedfrom one of two 'streams', allowing students tospecialise in cost engineering within themanufacturing or process industry sectors.

Compulsory modules• Cost Engineering • Data Management

Optional modulesManufacturing industry stream• Business Process Analysis and Engineering • Enterprise Systems and Management • Knowledge Management Systems • Manufacturing Technology Management • Operations Management • Product Evaluation and Validation • Product Life Cycle Management • Requirements Engineering and Concept

Creation • Whole System Design

Process industry stream• Business Process Analysis and Engineering • Enterprise Systems and Management • Introduction to Process Systems Engineering • Knowledge Management Systems • Process Plant Operations • Project Management • Requirements Engineering and Concept

Creation • Subsea Oil and Gas Exploitation • Whole System Design

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ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. These providethe tools required for the group and individualprojects.

• Cost Engineering • Decision Science • Data Management • Knowledge Acquisition and Creation • Strategic Knowledge Management • Intelligent Information Systems • Product Life Cycle Management • Enterprise Systems and Management


Increasing competition, continuing changein economic circumstances, and the arrivalof sophisticated information communicationtechnology (ICT) all greatly increase thecomplexity of organisations. Effectivedecision making is now a much greaterchallenge. Decision engineering focuses onorganisations developing and using toolsand techniques to enable informedoperational and business decision-makingby utilising existing organisationalknowledge and information. It is necessaryif managers within an organisation are tomake effective day-to-day decisions.

This course is designed to equipcandidates with skills, capabilities andknowledge on fact-based decision-makingapproaches to improve organisationeffectiveness using a range of industrystandard ICT tools and practices to formallycapture and re-use existing organisationalknowledge, information and data.

The MSc comprises an induction weekfollowed by eight one-week assessedmodules, a group project (or work-baseddissertation for part-time students) andindividual thesis project.

Students undertaking the PostgraduateDiploma (PgDip) complete the eightmodules and a thesis. PostgraduateCertificate (PgCert) students complete sixmodules.

Group projectThe major learning experience for full-timestudents is the group project. This involvesstudents working in teams to fulfildemanding objectives within a tighttimescale, applying state-of-the-arttechnologies and approaches anddelivering results to a high professionalstandard. Projects are industrially orientatedand have the support of externalorganisations. Experience gained is highlyvalued by both students and prospectiveemployers.

For part-time students a work-baseddissertation usually replaces the groupproject. Sponsoring organisations benefitfrom consultancy service provided by ouracademics through academic supervision.

Individual projectEither industrially or academically driven,students select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Itprovides students with the opportunity todemonstrate their ability to carry outindependent research, think and work in anoriginal way, contribute to knowledge, andovercome genuine manufacturingproblems. Many of the projects aresupported by external organisations.

Suitable for graduates with science,engineering, IT and business relateddegrees keen to enhance their careersin engineering or related industries, andgraduates currently working in industrykeen to extend their skills to enablefuture progression to seniormanagement positions.

Takes you on to senior positions withina wide range of careers where decisionengineering expertise is required.Graduates will be able to immediatelydeliver significant business benefits totheir employer/sponsoring company.

You will be taught by internationallyleading academics and practitioners,ensuring you are informed of cutting-edge tools, techniques and innovations.The course is directed by an IndustrialAdvisory Committee comprising seniorrepresentatives from leadingorganisations, ensuring the knowledgeyou gain is relevant to employersrequirements.

Assessment Taught modules 40%,group project 20% (dissertation part-time students), individual project 40%.


Duration: 1 year full-time. 2-3 years part-time.



Funding: For the majority of part-time students sponsorship isorganised by their employers. For more information on fundingopportunities please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



Course description

Decision EngineeringMSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Economics for Natural Resource and EnvironmentalManagement MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The current emphasis on sustainablemanagement across the globe is aconsequence of a growing awareness ofthe impact of modern society on theenvironment. Such concerns are clearlyevident in recent high profile studies suchas the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.

As a result, there is a pressinginternational need for people with theability to apply economic principles andtechniques to support decision making forthe effective and efficient management ofnatural resources and the environment.

This course provides graduates with anunderstanding of the complex relationshipbetween environmental issues and theimpact of economic decision making.Students critically appraise alternativeenvironmental measures and develop theability to identify and recommend suitablesolutions for effective environmentalmanagement.

The course comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, an introductorymodule, a group project and an individualresearch project. Students undertaking thePostgraduate Diploma (PgDip) completeeight modules, the introductory moduleand the group project. PostgraduateCertificate (PgCert) students complete sixmodules.

Group projectThe group project is an applied teambased activity, in which students applytheir knowledge of natural resource andenvironmental economics to address real-world problems. Success depends on theintegration of various activities in relation toagreed objectives, deadlines and budgets.Students submit a project report andpresent their findings to representativesfrom the public sector and/or industry.

Individual projectStudents select an individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Itprovides students with the opportunity todevelop and demonstrate independentresearch ability, working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets. Part-time students usually undertake theirindividual project at their place of work.

Suitable for graduates with natural,physical, engineering science andbusiness-related degrees keen to re-orient their careers toward naturalresource and environmental economics,or graduates with a degree ineconomics seeking to develop aspecialist knowledge of natural resourceand environmental economics.

Takes you on to a wide range ofcareers as professional economists inthe public and private sectors.

You will be taught by a wide range ofexperts from the academic staff atCranfield as well as professionaleconomists from the public and privatesectors. To ensure the programme isaligned to industry needs, the course isdirected by its own Industrial AdvisoryCommittee.

Assessment Taught modules 40%,group project 20% (dissertation for part-time students), individual thesis project40%.

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Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers.Please note that a formal offer of a place on the course musthave been received before consideration can be given forfunding. For more information on funding opportunities pleasevisit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. These providethe knowledge of theory and techniquesrequired for the group and individual projects.

• The Economy in the Environment(Introductory)

• Principles of Economics • Welfare Economics and the Environment • Environmental Valuation • Environmental Econometrics • Natural Resource Economics • Environmental Policy • Institutions and Natural Resource

Management • Globalisation and Environmental Change

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Engineering and Managementof Manufacturing Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCert


This course is continually developed tomeet the requirements of themanufacturing sector. Current trends are inthe development of lean and agilemanufacturing systems and their supplychains, the design of web-basedmanufacturing information systems andthe development of consulting skills.

Students gain a thorough understanding ofthe processes, skills and behavioursneeded to create and manage competitivemanufacturing operations. It concentrateson industrially relevant projects, teamworking and transferable skills.

The MSc course is accredited by theInstitution of Engineering and Technology(IET), the Institution of MechanicalEngineers (IMechE), and the RoyalAeronautical Society (RAeS) for meetingthe further learning requirements forChartered Engineer registration.

Students benefit from dedicated state-of-the-art facilities, including cutting-edgemanufacturing laboratories, specialistsoftware for discrete event simulation,statistical analysis, systems analysis andpreparation of multimedia task supportsystems.

Students undertake a carefully integratedand structured series of eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project andan individual project.

Group projectThe major learning experience for full-timestudents is the group project. This involvesstudents working in teams to fulfildemanding objectives within a tighttimescale, applying state-of-the-arttechnologies and approaches anddelivering results to a high professionalstandard. Projects are industriallyorientated and have the support of externalorganisations. Experience gained is highlyvalued by both students and prospectiveemployers. For part-time students adissertation usually replaces the groupproject.

Individual projectEither industrially or academically driven,students select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Itprovides students with the opportunity todemonstrate their ability to carry outindependent research, think and work inan original way, contribute to knowledge,and overcome genuine manufacturingproblems. Many of the projects aresupported by external organisations.

Suitable for graduates keen to developskills and knowledge in the design andoperation of modern manufacturingsystems and supply chains. The part-time option enables practitioners toextend their professional developmentwithin their current employment.

Takes you on to a wide range ofmanufacturing and associated rolessuch as management, operations,logistics, IT and consultancy withinorganisations throughout the world.Many graduates find employment withone of their project sponsors.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield and industry, with substantialexperience in teaching, projectsupervision, research and consultancy.The academics have published inleading journals and books and workclosely with world-class manufacturers.


Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as agriculture,engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, geography orgeology. Other relevant qualifications, together with significantexperience, may be considered.







Course description

ModulesThe modules cover the technical aspects andtraining in technology management as well astransferable skills. Modules include lectures andtutorials, and are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments.

• Enterprise Information Systems • General Management • Manufacturing Strategy • Manufacturing Systems Engineering • Manufacturing Technology Management • Operations Analysis • Operations Management • Supply Chain Management

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Enterprise SystemImplementation MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

In business, government, charity and evenhome environments, computer systems areplaying an integral role. The introduction ofInformation and CommunicationTechnology (ICT) is a complex process withmany reported difficulties. Many of thesefailures are due to companies neglecting'organisational and people' changesintroduced by the new technology. WithEuropean Commission support and anetwork of European partners, Cranfieldhas completed in-depth research onunderstanding the soft issues in ICTimplementation. This MSc is designed toaddress the knowledge gap identified inthis research.

This course equips students with theintegrative approach and practical skillsrequired to ensure success of suchprojects. On completion students will beable to make an immediate contribution tothe design and management of projectswithin a wide range of manufacturing,commercial business and public serviceorganisational contexts.

To complement the soft skills, studentshave access to a range of enterprisesystems in the Enterprise SystemsLaboratory. This expanding laboratoryincludes SAP R/3, Oracle e-business suiteand UGS Teamcentre Engineeringsystems.

The MSc comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project andan individual project. Students undertakingthe Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)complete the eight modules and the groupproject. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)students complete six modules.

Group projectStudents form teams to work full-time on aconsultancy-type project, usuallysponsored by industry. The projectrequires students to apply their learningand take responsibility for solving a realbusiness problem, under academicsupervision. Students develop their

teamwork and project management skillsin an applied context. Success isdependent on the integration of variousactivities and working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets. Projectsponsors include major organisations suchas Ford and Airbus. For part-time studentsa dissertation usually replaces the groupproject.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director.Students are provided with the opportunityto demonstrate their ability to carry outindependent research, think and work inan original way, contribute to knowledge,and overcome genuine problems. Many ofthe projects are supported by externalorganisations. Previously, students havebeen placed with companies such as SAP,the largest business software company inthe world.

Suitable for graduates frommanagement, IT, manufacturing,engineering, science, applied scienceand related disciplines. The part-timeoption allows practitioners to enhancetheir professional development withintheir current employment.

Takes you on to senior positions in boththe private and public sectors in ICT andoperations management with direct andindirect responsibilities for IT/ICT,including project management. Thereare also corresponding opportunities inIT and management consultancy.

You will be taught by academics fromCranfield, complemented byexperienced practitioners in IT andchange management drawn fromCranfield’s extensive network ofpartners, including SAP, Microsoft, IBM,BT Global Services and Atos Origin.


Course description


Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications,together with significant industrial experience, may beconsidered.




Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-timestudents sponsorship is organised by their employers. Formore information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



ModulesModules are structured to support learningin the areas of enterprise systems, businessorganisation and project management.

Business Organisation• Business Process Analysis and

Engineering • General Management • Organisation Analysis and Design • Socio-Technical System Design

Enterprise Systems• Enterprise Modelling • Enterprise Systems

Project Management• Business Change Management • Project and Programme Management

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Environmental Diagnosticsand Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert


Environmental diagnostics is the processby which we assess an environmentalsituation and identify and quantify relevantcomponents. We then design orimplement solutions to reduce or eliminatethe problems we have determined. Thisrequires scientific knowledge of theenvironment, detection and monitoringtechniques, remedial processes, as well asawareness of legislative frameworks andproject management tools.

The course describes most topics from thebasis of the underpinning science, therelevance and appropriateness of thetopics in environmental situations andexamples of their implementation. As wellas benefiting from specialist technicalmodules, students will also develop arange of academic and transferable skills.

The course is accredited by the CharteredInstitution for Water and EnvironmentalManagement (CIWEM) and the Institute ofEnvironmental Management andAssessment (IEMA).

The MSc course comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group project,and an individual design project.

Group projectThe group project experience is highlyvalued by both students and prospectiveemployers. It provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, working withinagreed objectives, deadlines and budgets.For part-time students a dissertation canreplace the group project.

Individual design projectThe individual project, usually incollaboration with an external organisation,provides students with the opportunity todemonstrate their ability to carry outindependent research, think and work inan original way, contribute to knowledge,and overcome genuine problems.

Suitable for science and engineeringgraduates who are looking to develop acareer in environmental protection withcommercially relevant skills. The courseis designed both for students who haverecently successfully completed theirfirst degree and those who have severalyears’ work experience and wish tofocus on environmental protection.

Takes you on to a role in industry,education or the public sector, perhapsas a consultant, researcher or manager.The course is designed to prepareparticipants to meet the increasingdemand for environmental scientists,advisors and officers. Graduates also goon to research degrees in environmentaldiagnostics.

You will be taught by a teamcomprising a combination of Universitystaff and external experts who arepractitioners in the subjects they deliver.Over the last 25 years CranfieldUniversity has established itselfinternationally in the areas ofenvironmental sensing and diagnostics.As such, teaching staff are uniquelyplaced to deliver this important course.

Assessment Taught modules 40%,group projects 20% (dissertation forpart-time students), individual project40%.








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ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials andare assessed through written examinations andassignments.

• Principles of Sustainability • Evaluating and Communicating Sustainability • Project and Contract Management • Environmental Regulation in Practice • Soil Pollution and Monitoring Methods • Water Pollution and Monitoring Methods • Air Pollution and Monitoring Methods • Pollution and Remediation Technologies

The first four modules are shared with otherenvironmental courses within the School ofApplied Sciences, allowing students to engagewith a wider peer group before specialising inenvironmental diagnostics.

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ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorialsand are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. There is anemphasis on analysis of real problems, withpractical case studies to reinforce learning.This provides the tools required for thegroup and individual projects.

• Principles of Sustainability • Evaluating and Communicating

Sustainability • Project and Contract Management • Environmental Regulation in Practice • Environmental Economics • Environmental Policy • Technology, Environment and Society • Globalisation and Environmental Change

Environmental Managementfor Business MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The concept of sustainable development,which aims to harmonise the economic,social and environmental dimensions ofdevelopment strategy, is now a key featureof policy making by governmentsthroughout the world. A major challenge inthe 21st century is to change patterns ofproduction and consumption to achievesustainable development objectiveswithout compromising the future viability ofnatural and human systems.

Businesses will need to develop strategiesthat further improve products andprocesses in response to both consumerdemand and the needs of theenvironment. A new breed of professionalis required with insight, skills, knowledgeand ability to appreciate all sides of thedebate in order to get results.

Accredited by the Chartered Institution ofWater and Environmental Management(CIWEM) and the Institute of EnvironmentalManagement and Assessment (IEMA), thiscourse integrates interests andapplications from business to economicsand policy development and review. Thisincludes a range of environmentalmanagement tools such as environmentalauditing and environmental managementsystems, as well as analysis of currentlegal, policy and strategic frameworks, andglobal issues such as climate change.Graduates will be able to develop andimplement best practice strategies in thepublic and private sectors.

The MSc comprises eight assessedmodules, a group project and an individualproject. Students undertaking thePostgraduate Diploma (PgDip) completethe eight modules and the group project.Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) studentscomplete six modules.

Group projectThis provides students with the opportunityto take responsibility for a consultancy-type project, while working under academicsupervision. Success is dependent on the

integration of various activities and workingwithin agreed objectives, deadlines andbudgets. For part-time students a portfolioor dissertation usually replaces the groupproject.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems in environmental management.

A number of the projects are supported byexternal organisations.

Suitable for graduates with science,engineering, social sciences orbusiness-related degrees keen topursue careers in environmental orresource management, or professionalskeen to extend their qualifications. Thepart-time option enables practitioners toenhance their professional developmentwithin their current employment.

Takes you on to diverse and rewardingcareers in government ministries, non-governmental organisations (NGOs),environmental and businessconsultancies, public sectororganisations, and the manufacturingand service industries in the privatesector. It also provides an idealgrounding for research positions andPhD studentships.

You will be taught by academic staffwith an established track record, whoappreciate the necessity of an integratedapproach to management and use ofthe world’s environmental resources.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 100%.Group projects (portfolio or dissertationfor part-time students) MSc 20%, PgDip33.3%. Individual project MSc 40%.

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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as business,management or natural, environmental, physical or socialsciences. Other relevant qualifications, together withsignificant experience, may be considered.




Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers.Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course musthave been received before consideration can be given forfunding. For more information on funding opportunitiesplease visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



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Geographical Information Management(GIM) is an exciting and rapidly growingbranch of Information Technology (IT),incorporating satellite remote sensing,aerial photography, geographicalinformation systems (GIS) and globalpositioning systems (GPS), to deriveinformation which is essential for themanagement of the earth’s resources.

Accredited by the Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyors (RICS), this courseprovides students with a thorough trainingin the technical, analytical, research andknowledge skills required to developinnovative, quality-assured solutions byintegrating components from geographicinformation technologies.

Students develop a sound understandingof the principles of remote sensing,geographical information systems, globalpositioning systems, field methods andstatistical analysis. This will be appliedpractically through the use of marketleading image processing, spatial analysissoftware and access to a coarse resolutionsatellite receiving station as well as what isprobably the largest archive of satellitedata held by a UK university.

The MSc course consists of eight taughtmodules, two group projects, aconsultancy project and an individualresearch project. Students undertaking thePostgraduate Diploma (PgDip) completethe eight modules, the group projects andthe consultancy group project.

Group projectsThe group project experience during thecourse is highly valued by both studentsand prospective employers. They providestudents with the opportunity to takeresponsibility for a consultancy-typeproject, while working under academicsupervision. Projects are:

• Application of Geographic Information • Land Cover Assessment• Consultancy Project.

Students work in small teams focusing ona brief provided by an external customerinvolving the application and integration ofcomponent technologies (GIS, GPS andremote sensing, field methods, statisticalanalysis) to produce quality-assuredinnovative solutions.

Individual projectThe individual project provides studentswith the opportunity to demonstrate theirability to carry out independent research,think and work in an original way,contribute to knowledge, and overcomegenuine problems in geographicalinformation management. Many of theprojects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for graduates wishing tospecialise in, or develop knowledge inthe practical application of thegeographical information technologies ofremote sensing, geographicalinformation systems (GIS), spatial datamanagement and the global positioningsystem (GPS). The part-time optionallows practitioners to enhance theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a wide range of careeropportunities in government, advisoryservices, environmental agencies,universities, research organisations andcommercial consultancies.

You will be taught by a wide range ofsubject specialists from the academiccommunity at Cranfield and from outsidethe University, including practitionersfrom industry.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%, PgDip66.6%. Group projects (dissertation forpart-time students) MSc 20%, PgDip33.3%. Individual project MSc 40%.



Start date: Full-time: October. Part-time: throughoutthe year.



Application process: Application form. UK students arenormally expected to attend an interview and financial supportis best discussed at the time. Overseas and EU students maybe interview by telephone.


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Geographical InformationManagement (GIM) MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Photogrammetry • Geographical Resource Survey • GIS Fundamentals • Image Processing and Analysis • Physical Principles and Technology of

Remote Sensing • Spatial Data and the Internet • Spatial Data Management

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Innovation and Creativity inIndustry Master of Design MDes/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

Creativity and innovation are essential ifbusiness and industry are to competeinternationally. Increasing recognition bygovernment and industry of the need toenhance the role of creativity in all aspectsof business has resulted in the demand forgraduates of engineering, technology andscience-based disciplines who possessthe creative skills and insight needed toimprove organisation effectiveness.

Cranfield’s Master of Design (MDes) forInnovation and Creativity in Industry hasbeen developed in collaboration withemployers to address this demand. Thecourse integrates the different elements ofcreativity, technology and business todevelop creative design literate engineers,scientists and management postgraduatesable to bring the ‘creative’ sector to thecore activities of industry.

The course is jointly administered byCranfield and the University of the ArtsLondon (UAL), ensuring students benefitfrom the expertise of two organisationsrecognised as leaders in their fields.

The course comprises eight one-weekassessed modules (seven compulsory andone elective), a group design project,which includes individual conceptdevelopment through collaboration, and anindividual design project resulting in apublic exhibition.

Students undertaking the PostgraduateDiploma (PgDip) complete the eightmodules and the group project.Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) studentscomplete six modules.

Group projectThe group project provides students withthe opportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, while workingunder academic supervision. Success isdependent on the integration of variousactivities and working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets. Itaddresses a real-life challenge in creative

design practice and develops and refinesstudents’ organisational, management andteamwork skills. For part-time students adissertation usually replaces the groupproject.

Individual design projectThe individual project provides studentswith the opportunity to demonstrate theirability to carry out independent research,think and work in an original way,contribute to knowledge, and overcomegenuine problems in creative design. Manyof the projects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for graduates of science,engineering, business, technology orrelated disciplines keen to pursuecareers as engineering or managementprofessionals with creative designcapability. The part-time option allowspractitioners from the engineering orscience-based industries to enhancetheir knowledge of how creativepractices can improve product andservice development within their currentemployment.

Takes you on to positions within a rangeof sectors. Roles are varied, rangingfrom managers of people to designmanagers, creative engineers orconsultants. Graduates of this course willpossess a combination of science-based skills with creative insight which isincreasingly desirable for employerslooking to enhance productivityperformance in an increasinglycompetitive marketplace.

You will be taught by a wide range ofsubject specialists from Cranfield andfrom outside the University, who draw ontheir research expertise and industrialexperience to provide relevant andstimulating teaching.


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Start date: Full-time: October. Part-time:throughout the year.


Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-timestudents sponsorship is organised by their employers. Pleasenote that a formal offer of a place on this course must have beenreceived before consideration can be given for funding. Formore information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.

Application process: Application form. UK students arenormally expected to attend an interview and financial support isbest discussed at that time. Overseas and EU students may beinterviewed by telephone.


ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials, andare assessed through written examinations andassignments. These provide the tools requiredfor the group and individual projects.

Compulsory modules• Creative Design Practice • Integrated Strategy, Communication and

Branding • Customer Lifestyle Requirements Engineering • Use of Novel Materials and Manufacturing

Techniques • Concept Evaluation and Prototyping • Innovation and Technology Management • Programme and Project Management

Elective modules• Creative Design Management and Leadership • Creative Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Innovation and Design for Sustainability

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Innovation and Design for Sustainability isthe holistic consideration of theenvironmental, social and economicimpacts of products, processes andsystems. It is about rethinking our materialworld now and in the future.

This course aims to address the emergingbusiness and social agenda forsustainable development. Uniquely, it doesthis through a focus on the specification ofour living environment, creativity andinnovation. Students are encouraged topose questions in relation to the globalcontext of production (resource use) andconsumption (waste). The impact of thisimbalance on business processes isexplored. Sustainable solutions and themethods of evaluating options to theseissues are then explored.

Students are introduced to environmentalmanagement processes and specificecodesign tools including life cycleanalysis and the principles of carbonfootprinting, together with a range ofenvironmental legislation that impact ondesign and business activities. This equipsstudents with the requisite technicalknowledge and skills to achieve moresustainable interventions.

The course is accredited by the CharteredInstitution of Water and EnvironmentalManagement (CIWEM).

The MSc comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project andan individual project. Students undertakingthe Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)complete the eight modules and the groupproject. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)students complete six modules.

Group projectThe group project provides students withthe opportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, while workingunder academic supervision. Success isdependent on the integration of variousactivities and working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets. Itaddresses a real-life design for

sustainability problem and develops andrefines students’ organisational,management and teamworking skills. Forpart-time students a dissertation usuallyreplaces the group project.

Individual projectThe individual project provides studentswith the opportunity to demonstrate theirability to carry out independent research,think and work in an original way,contribute to knowledge, and overcomegenuine problems in innovation anddesign for sustainability. Many of theprojects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for graduates from a widerange of disciplines. A design orengineering background is not essential;the important consideration is an interestin sustainable development and a desireto think differently in order to achievesustainability. The part-time optionallows practitioners to enhance theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to positions where aknowledge and experience ofsustainability, innovation andenvironmental management areessential attributes in reframingindividual and organisational success.These include careers as environmentaland sustainability managers,ecodesigners, design managers,environmental and design consultants,researchers and educationalists.

You will be taught by a wide range ofsubject specialists from Cranfield andfrom outside the University, who draw ontheir research expertise and industrialexperience to provide relevant andstimulating teaching.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 100%. Groupprojects (dissertation for part-timestudents) MSc 20%, PgDip 33.3%.Individual project MSc 40%.








Course description

Innovation and Design forSustainability MSc/PgDip/PgCert

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. These providethe tools required for the group and individualprojects.

• Principles of Sustainability • Project and Contract Management • Environmental Regulation in Practice • Environmental Economics • Designing for Sustainability • Whole System Design • Evaluating and Communicating Sustainability • Innovation

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Innovative Manufacturing MRes

This course provides students with thenecessary research skills and approachdemanded by the manufacturing industry,with a view to career progression. Itssuccess and relevance to the UKmanufacturing industry is reflected in itsexcellent employment record, with 90% ofour students finding immediateemployment and 10% preferring toprogress to doctorate studies.

The course comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project and anindividual thesis project.

Group projectThe group project provides students withthe opportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, while workingunder academic supervision. Studentsdevelop their teamwork and projectmanagement skills in an applied context.Success is dependent on the integration ofvarious activities and working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets.Experience gained is highly valued by bothstudents and prospective employers.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuinemanufacturing problems. Many of theprojects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for science, engineering orbusiness graduates keen to pursue acareer in manufacturing or relatedindustries.

Takes you on to opportunities inindustrial research and development andmanagement within a broad spectrum ofindustries, where a sound understandingof a company’s research anddevelopment capabilities is essential inmaking key business decisions.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield and industry, with substantialexperience in teaching, projectsupervision, research and consultancy.Our academics have published inleading journals and books and workedclosely with world-class manufacturingorganisations.

Assessment Taught modules 40%,group project 20%, individual project40%.

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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or upper 2nd class Honours degree,or equivalent, in engineering, science, management or otherrelevant numerate discipline. Other relevant qualifications,together with significant industrial experience, may beconsidered.




Funding: EPSRC CTA bursaries are available to full-timestudents who meet the eligibility criteria for these awards. Theseare offered on a competitive basis. Other funding opportunitiesexist, such as School bursaries. For more information onfunding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorialsand are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. These providethe tools required for the group and individualthesis projects. There are two mandatorymodules in the areas of:

• Research Techniques • General Management.

The remaining six lecture modules areselected from associated MSc course options.

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Cost-effective and time-efficientengineering of complex and sustainableproducts using a supply chain, demandsthe support of modern informationtechnology (IT) tools. These tools assist inlifecycle information management anddigital product development and testing.

This course aims to address the shortageof high-calibre engineers aware of thepotential of, and able to use, IT-basedsystems effectively during productengineering. The course will significantlyimprove the efficiency of engineers andstreamline communication with bothcustomers and suppliers.

Students benefit from access to a CADworkstation, SAP R/3, state-of-the-artsoftware, engineering server facilities, andCAM facilities.

The MSc course comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group projectand an individual project. Studentsundertaking the Postgraduate Diploma(PgDip) complete eight modules and agroup project. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete six modules.

Group projectThe group project, supported by industry,gives valuable experience working in ateam to complete a consultancy-type,industrial project within a company.Success is dependent on the integration ofvarious activities, working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets. Forpart-time students a dissertation replacesthe group project.

Individual thesis projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems. Projects are supported byexternal organisations.

Suitable for science, computer, IT andengineering graduates seekingspecialised IT skills to address productengineering challenges. The part-timeoption allows practitioners to extendtheir professional development withintheir current employment.

Takes you on to roles in product datamanagement consultancy ormanagement, CAD/CAM consultancy,enterprise resource planningconsultancy, SAP R/3 consultancy, andteam and project management.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield and industry with substantialexperience in teaching, projectsupervision, research and consultancy.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 100%. Groupproject MSc 20%, PgDip 33.3%.Individual project MSc 40%.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent, in general engineering, computer science,information technology, physics, chemistry or businessmanagement. Other relevant qualifications, together withsignificant industrial experience, may be considered.







Course description

IT for Product Engineering MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials andare assessed through written examinations andassignments. These modules provide the toolsrequired for the group and individual projects.

• Cost Engineering • Enterprise Systems and Management • General Management • Intelligent Information Systems • Product Definition • Product Evaluation and Validation • Product Life Cycle Management • Requirements Engineering and Concept

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Knowledge Managementfor Innovation MSc/MTech*/PgDip (*see page 104)

In an increasingly competitiveenvironment, where new businesspractices and products are regularlyintroduced, organisations have to beinnovative to survive. Such innovation isdependent upon companies developingeffective knowledge managementinternally as well as through externalinteraction.

This course aims to create the nextgeneration of technical and businessleaders who can drive strategic innovationand collaboration by effectivemanagement of organisational knowledgewithin their specialised domains.

The course develops leadership skills,teamworking skills, creativity andknowledge, enabling individuals toimplement management practice to aidthe development of business.

It prepares students for a career inengineering extended enterprise bycombining rigorous academic activity andpractical work with the use of industrysoftware and real-life experience throughindustry sponsored project work.

Students benefit from access to SAP R/3,a CAD workstation, state-of-the-artsoftware, engineering server facilities andCAM facilities.

The course comprises eight assessedmodules, a group project and an individualproject.

Group projectThis project, usually undertaken within acompany, provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, while working

under academic supervision. Success isdependent on the integration of variousactivities, working within agreed objectives,deadlines and budgets. For part-timestudents a dissertation usually replacesthe group project.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems. The projects are sponsored byexternal organisations.

Suitable for science, engineering, ITand business graduates who want todevelop their creativity, knowledge,leadership and team working skills toenable them to implement knowledgemanagement practice to drive businessinnovation and collaboration.

Takes you on to positions of influencein most aspects of business,manufacturing, banking, consultancy,healthcare and government, as one ofthe new generation of knowledgepractitioners.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield University and the businesscommunity with substantial experiencein teaching, project supervision andconsultancy.


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ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorialsand are assessed either by writtenexamination or assignment. Guest lecturersfrom industry are invited to provide real-lifecase studies for the taught modules.

• Knowledge Acquisition and Creation • Strategic Knowledge Management • Innovation • Knowledge System Design • Data Management • General Management • Enterprise Modelling • Enterprise Systems and Management

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The Land Management MSc bringstogether our current scientificunderstanding of environmental processeswith relevant social, economic andmanagement subjects to provide anintegrated approach to land use. Thisapproach is then applied through thecourse at relevant scales including field,city, catchment, national and global.

A significant aspect of the course is theholistic approach, ensuring land ismanaged to deliver a full range ofecosystem services, including agriculture,forestry, biodiversity conservation,environmental protection, watermanagement and heritage conservation,with due regard to social and economicconsequences.

Graduates from this programme are highlysought-after by government agencies,businesses, consultancies, and non-government organisations.

Students select one of the followingspecialised options:

• Ecological Conservation • Ecotechnology for Cities • Land Reclamation and Restoration • Natural Resource Management • Soil Management.

Each option provides direct training in arange of skills, such as geographicalinformation management, projectmanagement, environmental impactassessment and critical analysis, whichcan aid the planning and implementationof land management projects.

Students also benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities, including geographicalinformation systems (GIS) and remotesensing laboratories, land resourceplanning laboratory, and soil and waterlaboratories.

The course comprises eight assessedmodules, two group project modules, anintegrated four-week group project, and anindividual thesis project. The modulesprovide the tools required for the groupand individual projects.

Students undertaking the PostgraduateDiploma (PgDip) complete the eight taughtmodules and the two group projects.Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) studentscomplete five taught modules, a projectand a personal development portfolio.

Suitable for graduates with a science,geography or engineering backgroundor professionals with appropriateexperience in environmental or relatedtechnical background. The part-timeoption allows practitioners to enhancetheir professional development withintheir current employment.

Takes you on to a wide range of careerpaths, including opportunities withprivate environmental companies,central government, local authorities,statutory agencies and non-governmentorganisations, development agencies, orresearch organisations.

You will be taught by a wide range ofexperts from Cranfield and from industry.To ensure the programme is aligned toindustry needs, the course is directed byits own Industrial Advisory Committee.

Assessment MSc taught modules 40%,group project modules 10%, integratedgroup project 10% (dissertation for part-time students), individual thesis project40%.








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In the wake of the Millenium EcosystemAssessment and the implementation ofEuropean legislation (eg Habitats Directive,Birds Directive and the Water FrameworkDirective), the management of ourenvironment for ecological objectives is arapidly expanding field of activity. Tomaintain biodiversity, ecological resourcesrequire careful management based onsound scientific principles.

This course aims to provide knowledge anddevelop understanding about theacquisition and management of ecologicaldata for the economic conservation ofbiodiversity and restoration of damagedecosystems. It provides the skills to assess,plan, execute and implement programmesof ecological management which reconcilethe needs of wildlife and other ecosystemservices, such as agriculture, forestry andwater management.

Students benefit from dedicatedlaboratories for the study of soilengineering, soil, plant and waterinteractions, and ecosystem behaviour.New laboratories have specialistcapabilities in soil chemistry and biology,and we own land which is used for fieldtrials and research investigations.

The MSc course comprises eight assessedmodules, two group project modules, anintegrated group project and an individualproject. Students undertaking thePostgraduate Diploma (PgDip) completethe eight modules and the two groupprojects. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)students complete five modules, a projectand a personal development portfolio.

Integrated group projectThis project provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for acommercially-orientated, consultancy-typeproject while working in teams underacademic supervision. It involves survey

design, data collection and analysis, andsynthesis and presentation of results to theclient.

Individual thesis projectThis project provides an opportunity toconcentrate on a particular aspect ofecological conservation. It providesstudents with the opportunity todemonstrate their ability to researchindependently, to think and work in anoriginal way, to contribute to knowledge,and to overcome genuine problems in thisspecialist area of land management. Manyof the projects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for science, geography andengineering graduates or professionalsfrom either a science or technicalbackground. The part-time option allowspractitioners to enhance theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a number of differentcareer paths, including opportunities withprivate environmental companies, localauthorities, statutory agencies and non-governmental organisations andresearch organisations.

You will be taught by our internationallyrenowned academic staff and leadingindustry specialists, who will providescience, technical and managementexpertise in acquisition and managementof ecological data for the economicconservation of biodiversity andmanagement or restoration ofecosystems.


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Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-timestudents sponsorship is organised by their employers. Pleasenote that a formal offer of a place on the course must have beenreceived before consideration can be given for funding. Formore information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. Theseprovide the tools required for the group andindividual projects.

• Earth Observation • Ecological Restoration • Economics of Environment and Resources

Management • Ecosystem Auditing • GIS Fundamentals • Introduction to the Global Ecosystem • Management of Project Specification and

Implementation • Soil Plant Environment Science

Group project modules• Environmental Impact and Assessment • Watershed Management for Soil

Conservation • Integrated Land Management

Ecological Conservation Option of Land Management MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

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Approximately 50% of the world’spopulation now lives in cities, increasingthe pressures placed on such areas. Inresponse to growing pressures on the builtenvironment, such as climate change,higher density occupation, flooding andloss of aquifer re-charge, widespread useof innovative soil technology is emerging,for example green roof technology andsustainable drainage systems.

This course aims to educate aninternational group of specialists in theintegration of artificial and modified soilsystems for sustainable cities. It covers thedesign and project management of thesesystems within the context of overalldevelopments in urban design.

Students benefit from dedicatedlaboratories for the study of soilengineering, soil, plant and waterinteractions, and ecosystem behaviour.New laboratories have specialistcapabilities in soil chemistry and biology,and we own land which is used for fieldtrials and research investigations.

The MSc course comprises eightassessed modules, two group projectmodules, an integrated group project andan individual project. Students undertakingthe Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)complete the eight modules and the twogroup projects. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete five modules,a project and a personal developmentportfolio.

Integrated group projectThis project provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for acommercially-orientated, consultancy-typeproject while working in teams underacademic supervision. It involves surveydesign, data collection and analysis, andsynthesis and presentation of results to theclient.

Individual thesis projectThis project provides an opportunity toconcentrate on a particular aspect ofecotechnology for cities. It providesstudents with the opportunity todemonstrate their ability to researchindependently, to think and work in anoriginal way, to contribute to knowledge,and to overcome genuine problems in thisspecialist area of land management. Manyof the projects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for graduates in biologicalsciences, earth sciences, environmentalsciences, engineering, built environmentstudies, geography or other relatedsubjects, or professionals from either ascience or technical background. Thepart-time option allows practitioners toenhance their professional developmentwithin their current employment.

Takes you on to a number of differentopportunities, including careers asconsulting engineers, consultingarchitects, environmental and designplanners and consultants, sustainabilitymanagers, researchers andeducationalists.

You will be taught by ourinternationally-renowned academic staffand leading industry specialists. Theteam consists of scientists in soilchemistry, physics, biology andengineering with industrial and researchexperience.

Assessment MSc taught modules 40%,group project 20% (dissertation for part-time students), individual project 40%.





Funding: EPSRC CTA bursaries are available to full-timestudents opting for the Ecotechnology for Cities option whomeet the eligibility criteria for these awards. Other fundingopportunities exist, such as industrial sponsorship and Schoolbursaries. For the majority of part-time students sponsorshipis organised by their employers. Please note that a formaloffer of a place on this course must have been received beforeconsideration can be given for funding. For more informationon funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.


Contact details: EnquiriesT: +44 (0)1234 754086 E: [email protected]

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Ecotechnology for Cities Option of Land Management MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through written examinationsand assignments. These provide the toolsrequired for the group and individual projects.

• Brownfield Management • GIS Fundamentals • Introduction to the Global Ecosystem • Economics of Environment and Resource

Management • Management of Project Specification and

Implementation • Soil Plant Environment Science • Urban Land and Water Management • Urban Policy and Legislation

Group project modules• Integrated Land Management • Urban Ecosystem Design

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Land reclamation and restoration isdesigned to meet the increasing demandsto manage and restore greenfield andbrownfield sites to the amenity, naturalhabitat or agricultural use engendered byUK Government and EU directives.

Industry acknowledges the need for highlytrained engineers and science-basedprofessionals able to implementmanagement strategies in response tothese demands.

Accredited by the Institute of AgriculturalEngineers (IAgrE) and the LandscapeInstitute, this course aims to provide theknowledge and skills required to bridge thegap between damaged land and fullyrestored ecosystems. It provides the skillsto assess, plan and implement strategiesneeded to restore, reclaim and remediatedamaged land in the public and corporatesectors. Visits to relevant land reclamationand ecological restoration sites form amajor part of the programme.

Students benefit from dedicatedlaboratories for the study of soilengineering, soil, plant and waterinteractions, and ecosystem behaviour. Ournew laboratories have specialistcapabilities in soil chemistry and biologyand we own land which is used for fieldtrials and research investigations.


Integrated group projectThis project provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for acommercially-orientated, consultancy-typeproject while working in teams underacademic supervision. It involves surveydesign, data collection and analysis, andsynthesis and presentation of results to theclient.

Individual thesis projectThis project provides an opportunity toconcentrate on a particular aspect of landreclamation and restoration. It also allowsstudents to demonstrate their ability toresearch independently, to think and workin an original way, to contribute toknowledge, and to overcome genuineproblems in this specialist area of landmanagement. Many of the projects aresupported by external organisations.

Suitable for science, geography andengineering graduates, or professionalsfrom either a science or technicalbackground. The part-time option allowspractitioners to enhance theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to career opportunities inconsultancy, research, education, publicand private sector industry.

You will be taught by our internationally-renowned academic staff and leadingindustry specialists, who will providescience, technical and managementexpertise in the remediation of degradedland, through reclamation to ecosystemrestoration.


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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as engineering,agriculture, environmental science or physical geography. Otherrelevant qualifications, together with significant experience, maybe considered.








• Ecological Restoration • Ecosystem Auditing • GIS Fundamentals • Introduction to the Global Ecosystem • Management of Project Specification and

Implementation • Soil Plant Environment Science • Land Improvement Engineering • Soil Tillage and Management

Group project modules• Integrated Land Management • Site Investigation • Soil Erosion, Conservation and

Bioengineering

Land Reclamation andRestoration Option of Land Management MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

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Increases in global population andstandards of living and greater awarenessof our environmental impact, mean wemust learn to manage both our naturalresources (biodiversity, soil, land andwater) and ourselves in new ways. Asfuture natural resource managers, we needto integrate a scientific understanding ofenvironmental processes with a matureappreciation of the role of institutions andsocio-economics.

This course aims to provide the knowledgeand skills to apply social, economic,scientific and engineering principles toplan, implement and evaluate sustainablenatural resource management projectsand programmes. It provides training inthe use of geographic information systems(GIS), stakeholder analysis andenvironmental impact assessment.

Students benefit from dedicated state-of-the-art facilities including GIS and remotesensing laboratories, land resourceplanning laboratory, and soil and waterlaboratories.

The MSc course comprises eightassessed modules, two group projectmodules, an integrated group project andan individual project. Students undertakingthe Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)complete the eight modules and the twogroup projects. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete five modules,a project and a personal developmentportfolio.

Integrated group projectThis project provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for acommercially-orientated, consultancy-typeproject while working in teams underacademic supervision. It involves surveydesign, data collection and analysis, andsynthesis and presentation of results tothe client.

Individual thesis projectThis project provides an opportunity toconcentrate on a particular aspect ofnatural resource management. It allowsstudents to demonstrate their ability toresearch independently, to think and workin an original way, to contribute toknowledge, and to overcome genuineproblems in this specialist area of landmanagement. Many of the projects aresupported by external organisations.

Suitable for graduates with a scientific,engineering, agricultural or socialsciences degree, or professionals fromeither a science or technicalbackground. The part-time option allowspractitioners to enhance theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a number of differentcareer paths, including opportunitieswith private environmental companies,local authorities, statutory agencies andnon-government organisations andresearch organisations.

You will be taught by industry-activeresearch academics with an establishedtrack record. The relevance of theprogramme to industry is exemplified bythe group project which is undertakenfor an external client.

Assessment MSc taught modules 40%,group project modules 10%, integratedgroup project 10% (dissertation for part-time students), individual project 40%.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as agriculture,biological sciences, earth sciences, economics, environmentalscience or geography. Other relevant qualifications, togetherwith significant experience, may be considered.







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Natural Resource Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert *(see page 104)

ModulesModules include lectures and tutorials, and areassessed through written examinations andassignments. These provide the tools requiredfor the group and individual projects.

• Earth Observation • Economics of Environment and Resource

Management • GIS Fundamentals • Introduction to the Global Ecosystem • Land and Social Resource Survey and

Planning • Management of Project Specification and

Implementation • Resource Survey • Soil Plant Environment Science

Group project modules• Environmental Impact and Assessment • Integrated Land Management • Watershed Management for Soil

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Soil Management Option of Land Management MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

Soil is a key natural resource that needs tobe managed successfully to supportsustainable development. It is growing ineconomic importance because of abroader environmental agenda and newlegislation. Poor soil management in manyparts of the world, including Europe, hasprogressively degraded productive soils.This is putting global food security at risk inthe context of a growing and increasinglywealthy global population.

The course is accredited by the Institute ofAgricultural Engineers (IAgrE). It contributesto professional assessment towardschartered status through the Society for theEnvironment and the Engineering Council.

It provides students with expertise in themanagement of soil in agricultural andrural land systems, enabling them todevelop, evaluate and implement soilmanagement solutions that provideoptimum economic productivity whilstprotecting the environment and conservingbiodiversity.

Students benefit from dedicatedlaboratories for the study of soilengineering, soil plant and waterinteractions, soil physics and mechanics,soil dynamics, soil erosion, GIS andremote sensing.


Integrated group project This project provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for acommercially-orientated, consultancy-type

project while working in teams underacademic supervision. It involves surveydesign, data collection and analysis, andsynthesis and presentation of results tothe client.

Individual thesis projectThis project provides an opportunity toconcentrate on a particular aspect of soilmanagement. It allows students todemonstrate their ability to researchindependently, to think and work in anoriginal way, to contribute to knowledge,and to overcome genuine problems in thisspecialist area of land management. Manyof the projects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for graduates from anagronomic or geographical science,applied biology or other related subjects,or professionals from either a science ortechnical background. The part-timeoption allows practitioners to enhancetheir professional development withintheir current employment.

Takes you on to a career in agribusinesswithin farm advisory and the majorregulatory bodies such as the Departmentfor Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,the Environment Agency, major landmanagement businesses, and large agri-food businesses.

You will be taught by our nationally andinternationally-renowned multidisciplinaryacademic team. The team consists ofscientists in soil chemistry, physics,biology and engineering with industrialand research experience.


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• GIS Fundamentals • Introduction to the Global Ecosystem • Land Improvement Engineering • Resource Survey • Soil Carbon, Nutrients and Contamination • Soil Plant Environmental Science • Soil Plant Water Management • Soil Tillage and Management

Group project modules• Integrated Land Management • Soil Policy and Legislation • Soil Erosion, Conservation and

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This multidisciplinary and practical courseprepares students for careers where thetimely provision and management ofinformation is essential to businesssuccess. It provides knowledge of bothmanagement and information systems,and closes the gap that exists in industrial,commercial and governmentalorganisations between managers whounderstand the business but are‘frightened’ of the technology, and the‘techies’ who are good at their jobs buthave little knowledge of how to run abusiness.


The course objectives are achievedthrough a carefully integrated andstructured series of eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project andan individual project. 60% of the courseinvolves industrial project work within UKorganisations. In many cases this has leddirectly to employment opportunities withthe companies concerned.

Group projectThe group project provides students withthe opportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, while workingunder academic supervision. Success isdependent on the integration of variousactivities and working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets.Experience gained is highly valued by bothstudents and prospective employers. Forpart-time students a dissertation usuallyreplaces the group project.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems in management and IT systems.Many of the projects are supported byexternal organisations.

Suitable for graduates keen to developtheir careers in the application ofinformation-based technologies tomanufacturing and other industries. Thepart-time option allows practitioners toextend their professional developmentwithin their current employment.

Takes you on to positions such asbusiness systems analysts,management consultants, informationsystems managers, IT consultants, ISand e-commerce developers,knowledge managers, lecturers andresearchers. Past students haveprogressed to positions of IT Director,Chief Information Officer and ManagingDirector.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield and industry with substantialexperience in teaching, projectsupervision, research and consultancy.The academics have published inleading journals and books and workedclosely with world-class manufacturers.





Number of places: 10-20.




Course description

Management and Information Systems MSc/PgDip/PgCert

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorialsand are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. Thesemodules provide the tools required for thegroup and individual projects.

• Business Management • Enterprise Information Systems • General Management • Information Systems and e-Business • Knowledge Management Systems • Operations Analysis • Operations Management • Simulation and Programming

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ManufacturingConsultancy MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Change is the common theme withintoday's manufacturing industry. Sustainablegrowth depends on organisations meetingchanging customer expectations andembracing new technologies and businessprocesses.

This course has been developed inresponse to the growing demand for multi-skilled professionals with the knowledge of,and ability in, implementing change acrossan organisation, from the factory floor tomanagement, to achieve the competitiveadvantage.

There is a strong emphasis on applyingknowledge in the industrial environment,and all teaching is in the context ofindustrial application. Many features of thiscourse are shared with the Engineeringand Management of ManufacturingSystems MSc, but it favours individualswho already have industrial experience asit better prepares them for a career inconsultancy.

Students benefit from our wide range ofstate-of-the-art equipment, analysis toolsand specialist software packages. Thecourse objectives are achieved through acarefully integrated and structured series ofeight one-week assessed modules, agroup project and an individual project.


Group projectThe major learning experience for full-timestudents is the group project. This involvesworking in teams to fulfil demandingobjectives within agreed deadlines,

applying state-of-the-art technologies andapproaches, and delivering results to ahigh professional standard. Industriallyoriented, projects have support fromindustry and other external organisations.For part-time students a dissertationusually replaces the group project.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuinemanufacturing problems. Many of theprojects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for graduates keen to developthe manufacturing knowledge and skillsnecessary for a career in consultancy.The part-time option allows practitionersto extend their professional developmentwithin their current employment.

Takes you on to positions inconsultancy organisations or within largemanufacturing organisations that employinternal consultants as major changeagents. Many graduates findemployment with one of their projectsponsors.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield and industry with substantialexperience in teaching, projectsupervision, research and consultancy.The academics have published inleading journals and books and workedclosely with world-class manufacturers.


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Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and School bursaries. For the majority of part-timestudents sponsorship is organised by their employers. Pleasenote that a formal offer of a place on this course must have beenreceived before consideration can be given for funding. For moreinformation on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



ModulesThe modules include lectures, workshops,case studies, tutorials and company visits,and are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. Thesemodules provide the tools required for thegroup and individual projects.

• Consultancy Skills 1 • Consultancy Skills 2 • Enterprise Information Systems • General Management • Manufacturing Systems Engineering • Manufacturing Strategy • Operations Analysis • Operations Management

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Nanotechnology is moving from the realmof science fiction into manufacturingreality. Many large organisations such asUnilever and QinetiQ see the value ofintegrating miniature and nanosystems.

This course provides students with athorough grounding in the skills necessaryfor a technical-based career in new high-tech industries coupled with skills ingeneral and technology management. Itcovers technologies used to design,realise and analyse micro and nano-scaledevices, materials and systems. Examplesinclude 3D micromanufacture, sensorsand actuators and microelectronicmechanical systems (MEMS). This,supported by project work, ensuresgraduates emerge trained in a wide rangeof technical and management skills, andhave a critical appreciation of therelevance of the subject to industrialneeds.

Students benefit from extensive state-of-the-art analytical facilities, and 100 m2 ofclean-room space dedicated to thefabrication of microsystems devices whichare equipped with a wide range of thin filmdeposition, photolithographic and testfacilities.

The course comprises eight assessedmodules, a group project, and anindividual project. Students undertakingthe Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)complete the eight modules and the groupproject.

Group projectThe group project experience is highlyvalued by both students and prospectiveemployers. They provide students with theopportunity to solve an industrial problemwhile working under academic supervision.Success is dependent on the integration ofvarious activities and working withinagreed objectives, deadlines and budgets.Part-time students can prepare adissertation on an agreed topic in place ofthe group project.

Individual projectThe individual project is either based withina company or a relevant research areawithin Cranfield University. It providesstudents with the opportunity todemonstrate their ability to carry outindependent research, think and work inan original way, contribute to knowledge,and overcome genuine problems.

Suitable for graduates from science,engineering and related disciplines whoare keen to develop skills andknowledge at the cutting edge of microengineering. The part-time option allowspractitioners to extend their professionaldevelopment within their currentemployment.

Takes you on to careers in thedeveloping microsystems andnanotechnology-based industries as wellas more traditional industries requiringskills related to those taught, such asaerospace, automotive, medical,healthcare and precision engineering.

You will be taught by a wide range ofexperts from Cranfield and from outsidethe University, including experiencedpractitioners from industry. Most of theacademics have establishedinternational reputations for their work onindustrially relevant R&D programmes,which is regularly published at majorconferences and in leading journals.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%. Group project(dissertation for part-time students) MSc20%, PgDip 33.3%. Individual projectMSc 40%.








Course description

Microsystems andNanotechnology MSc/MTech*/PgDip (*see page 104)

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorialsand are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. Thesemodules provide the tools required for thegroup and individual projects.

• Foundation in Microsystems andNanotechnology

• Functional Materials • General Management • Microsystems Technology 1 • Microsystems Technology 2 • Microsystems Design • Nanotechnology 1 • Nanotechnology 2

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Motorsport Engineering and Management MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

This programme will hone your skills andexpertise in relation to motorsport,providing you with an understanding of keytechnologies. In addition, the MSc coursewill provide you with managementdevelopment tailored towards thediscipline, a requirement demanded bymany motorsport businesses.

Cranfield has a range of facilities relating tomotorsport including wind tunnels, theCranfield Impact Centre (CIC), the Off-Road Dynamics Facility, and compositesand advanced materials laboratories.

Students compete for a number of prizesput forward by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE,Visiting Professor Adrian Reynard, theBritish Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) andthe Motor Sports Association (MSA).

The MSc course consists of eight one-week assessed modules, a group projectand an individual thesis project. Studentsundertaking the Postgraduate Diploma(PgDip) complete eight modules and anindividual project. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete the inductionmodule, five modules and an assignment.

The course is accredited by the Institutionof Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) forfulfilling further learning requirements forCEng, and the PgDip course for IEng.Cranfield University also now holds theapproval 'Motorsport Academy UKRecognised Educator (Post-Graduate)'through the Motorsport Academy’sEmployer Recognition Scheme foreducators and trainers.

Group projectThe objective of the group project is toprovide the students with experience ofworking as part of a team, organising thevarious elements of the project within agroup, managing resources anddeveloping their reporting and presentationskills. Experience gained is highly valued

by both students and prospectiveemployers. For part-time students adissertation usually replaces the groupproject.

Individual thesis projectThe individual thesis project is designed tobe relevant to motorsport. This gives youthe opportunity to develop solutions to realproblems. Projects are either undertakenwithin a company or working here atCranfield, using the University's equipmentand facilities. Companies such as Prodrive,Williams F1, Lola, McLaren Racing,Audisport North America and Red BullTechnology have backed projects.

Suitable for graduates in engineering,aerospace, materials science andclosely related disciplines who wish togain knowledge of the engineering,management, science and technologiesrelevant to motorsport. The part-timeoption allows practitioners to extend theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to the possibility of acareer in motorsport. Former studentshave gone onto careers with companiessuch as Williams F1, McLaren Racing,Ferrari, BMW Sauber, Red BullTechnology, Renault F1, Mercedes HighPerformance Engines, DAMS, UltimateMotorsport, M-Sport, Prodrive and Xtrac.Graduates also go onto highly rewardingcareers in other sectors such asaerospace, automotive and energy.

You will be taught by members ofresearch and academic staff at CranfieldUniversity.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 100%. Groupproject (dissertation for part-timestudents) MSc 20%, PgDip 33.3%.Individual project MSc 40%.

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Funding: The majority of part-time students are sponsored bytheir employers. Please note that a formal offer of a place on thiscourse must have been received before consideration can begiven for funding. For more information on funding opportunitiesplease visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



Modules• Composite Structures for Motorsport • Metallic Structures for Motorsport • Motorsport Aerodynamics and

Computational Fluid Dynamics • Motorsport Electronics and Data Acquisition • Motorsport Power Train Design • Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics • Project and Financial Management for

Motorsport • The Business of Motorsport

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The UK is a maritime nation, receiving asignificant contribution to its economy fromsea-related activities. It is estimated thatthese activities account for nearly 5% ofGross Domestic Product (GDP) and provideemployment for almost one million people.

Demand for well-qualified personnel withexpertise across a number of fields is highand is likely to remain so. With teachingdriven by up-to-date research and a historyof expertise in this area, graduates of theOffshore and Ocean Technology courseare well respected and highly sought-afterby organisations operating in this sector.

The course aims to provide anunderstanding of the underlying scienceand engineering principles and relevantmanagement techniques in relation to astudent’s chosen specialisation. It will raisestudents’ awareness of recent technicaldevelopments within the relevant industriesand improve communication, presentation,analytical and problem-solving skills.

Students select one of six specialisedoptions:

• Diving Science and Technology • Offshore Materials Engineering • Offshore Renewable Energy • Pipeline Engineering • Risk Management • Subsea Engineering.

This MSc course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Scienceand Technology (IMarEST) for CMarTechand MIMarEST. All options, except DivingScience and Technology, are alsoaccredited for CEng. In addition, the MSchas been approved by the Energy Institute(EI) for membership, and as meeting theEngineering Council UK's further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration under UK-SPEC.

Students on this course benefit fromaccess to state-of-the-art corrosionlaboratories, diving tanks, autonomousand remotely operated vehicles forundersea applications, and a hyperbaricchamber for deep water welding.

The course comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project, andan individual thesis project. The modulesprovide the tools required for the groupand individual projects.

Group projectThere is a strong emphasis on applyingknowledge in the industrial environment.As a result, a major learning experience forfull-time students is the industrial groupproject. This involves working in teams tofulfil objectives within a time schedule,applying state-of-the-art technologies andapproaches, and delivering results to ahigh, professional standard.

Individual thesis projectThe individual thesis could be based withina company or on any relevant researcharea within Cranfield University. It providesstudents with the opportunity todemonstrate independent research ability,the ability to think and work in an originalway, contribute to knowledge andovercome genuine problems.

Suitable for engineering and sciencegraduates keen to pursue careers withinthe offshore sector. The part-time optionallows practitioners to extend theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a rewarding career inthe exciting and challenging fields ofoffshore gas and oil exploration,underwater engineering, pipelineengineering, technical diving, riskmanagement in offshore and marineoperations and the emerging offshorerenewable energy industry.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield's Offshore Technology Group,staff from other academic departmentsand industrial representatives.


Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant science, engineering or relateddiscipline. Other relevant qualifications, together withsignificant experience, may be considered.



Number of places: 30 across all options.

Funding: Suitably qualified applicants can apply for fundingthrough the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT). Otherfunding opportunities exist, such as School bursaries. For themajority of part-time students sponsorship is organised bytheir employers. Please note that a formal offer of a place onthis course must have been received before consideration canbe given for funding. For more information on fundingopportunities please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



Course description

Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech* (*see page 104)(See options below)

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Despite its importance to the nation’seconomy, oil and gas production is by nomeans the only activity associated with thesea. This fact is recognised by our DivingScience and Technology option whichcovers the requirements of a range ofindustries that need to work underwater.

In particular, the option addresses theproblems faced by the scientific andtechnical diving communities as they striveto work in deeper water with the minimumof surface support.

The MSc course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Scienceand Technology (IMarEST) for CMarTechand MIMarEST. The MSc has also beenapproved by the Energy Institute (EI) formembership, and as meeting theEngineering Council UK's further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration under UK-SPEC.

Students use the Offshore TechnologyCentre’s diving tanks and take part in aone-week diving course at Fort William inScotland.

The course comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project, andan individual thesis project.

Group projectThe group project is an appliedmultidisciplinary, team-based activity. Itprovides students with the opportunity totake responsibility for a consultancy-typeproject, while working under academicsupervision. Success is dependent on theintegration of various activities and workingwithin agreed objectives, deadlines andbudgets. For part-time students adissertation replaces the group project.

Individual thesis projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Itprovides students with the opportunity todemonstrate their ability to carry outindependent research, think and work in anoriginal way, contribute to knowledge, andovercome genuine problems in theoffshore industry. Many of the projects aresupported by external organisations.

Suitable for science and engineeringgraduates from various backgroundsand disciplines and those working in therelevant sectors of the offshore andocean-related industries.

Takes you on to careers associated withthe offshore and ocean-related sectors,such as commercial diving andunderwater technologies.

You will be taught by experts from theOffshore Technology Centre, staff fromother academic departments andindustrial representatives.


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Funding: Suitably qualified applicants can apply for fundingthrough the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT). Otherfunding opportunities exist, such as School bursaries. For themajority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by theiremployers. Please note that a formal offer of a place on thiscourse must have been received before consideration can begiven for funding. For more information on funding opportunitiesplease visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



ModulesStudents complete six core modules with afurther two optional modules selected inconsultation with the Course Director. Theseprovide the tools required for the group andindividual projects.

Core modules• Corrosion in the Offshore Environment • Diving Science and Technology • Offshore Inspection • Project Management • Safety, Risk and Reliability Offshore • Underwater Vehicles and Systems

Optional modules• Failure of Materials • Materials in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Pipeline Design and Installation • Offshore Renewable Energy – Technology • Offshore Renewable Energy – Management • Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk

Management • Subsea Oil and Gas Exploitation • Commercial Diving Acquaintance (non-

assessed module)

Diving Science and TechnologyOption of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech* (*see page 104)

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The offshore environment can beextremely hostile, placing heavy demandson both fixed and floating structures. It iscrucial that the behaviour of the materialsfrom which they are built is fullyunderstood.

A very large number of structuresassociated with oil/gas already exist and inthe future there are likely to be many moreassociated with renewable sources ofenergy. The Offshore MaterialsEngineering option focuses onunderstanding the influences on thechoice and use of materials offshore andhow different materials can be selected tohelp overcome some of the problems.

The MSc course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Scienceand Technology (IMarEST) for CEng,CMarTech and MIMarEST. The MSc hasalso been approved by the Energy Institute(EI) for membership, and as meeting theEngineering Council UK's further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration under UK-SPEC.

Students benefit from access to a range offacilities including our state of-the-artcorrosion laboratories to supportinvestigations of materials used offshore.The course comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project, andan individual thesis project.

Group projectThe group project is an appliedmultidisciplinary, team-based activity. Itprovides students with the opportunity totake responsibility for a consultancy-typeproject while working under academicsupervision. Success is dependent on theintegration of various activities and workingwithin agreed objectives, deadlines andbudgets.

Individual thesis projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems in the offshore industry. Many ofthe projects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for science and engineeringgraduates from various backgroundsand disciplines, and those working inthe relevant sectors of the offshore andocean-related industries.

Takes you on to careers in the offshoreand ocean-related sectors such asoffshore structural engineering in oil/gasand renewable energy applications.

You will be taught by experts from theOffshore Technology Group, staff fromother academic departments andindustrial representatives.









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Offshore Materials Engineering Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech* (*see page 104)


Core modules• Corrosion in the Offshore Environment • Failure of Materials • Materials in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Inspection • Project Management • Safety, Risk and Reliability Offshore

Optional modules• Diving Science and Technology • Offshore Pipeline Design and Installation • Offshore Renewable Energy – Technology • Offshore Renewable Energy – Management • Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk

Management • Subsea Oil and Gas Exploitation • Underwater Vehicles and Systems

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Offshore Renewable Energy Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech* (*see page 104)

The offshore renewable energy market isgrowing rapidly in the UK and Europe, withthe EU's target that 20% of its energyshould be from renewable sources by2020. Many of the issues faced by this newactivity are similar to those faced manyyears ago by the offshore oil and gasindustry and this course takes fulladvantage of the experience gained in thissector.

This option focuses on the technology andmanagement issues of offshore renewabledevices, with a strong background in thekey technologies for offshore use.

The MSc course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science andTechnology (IMarEST) for CEng, CMarTechand MIMarEST. In addition, the MSc hasbeen approved by the Energy Institute (EI)for membership, and as meeting theEngineering Council UK's further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration under UK-SPEC.

Students benefit from access to a range offacilities to investigate materials andequipment used within the offshorerenewable energy industry.




Suitable for science and engineeringgraduates from various backgroundsand disciplines, and those working in therelevant sectors of the offshore andocean-related industries.

Takes you on to careers in the offshoreand ocean-related sectors such asrenewable energy activities.



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Core modules• Corrosion in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Inspection • Offshore Renewable Energy – Technology • Offshore Renewable Energy – Management • Project Management • Safety, Risk and Reliability Offshore

Optional modules• Diving Science and Technology • Failure of Materials • Materials in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Pipeline Design and Installation • Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk


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Subsea pipelines are key to both fielddevelopment and the transportation of oiland gas on a global scale. The PipelineEngineering option focuses on the skillsrequired to understand the materials,installation and maintenance issuesassociated with this importantinfrastructure.

The MSc course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Scienceand Technology (IMarEST) for CEng,CMarTech and MIMarEST. The MSc hasalso been approved by the Energy Institute(EI) for membership, and as meeting theEngineering Council UK's further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration under UK-SPEC.

Students on this course benefit fromaccess to a range of facilities including theWelding Engineering Research Centre’sspecialist facilities for pipeline-relatedwork.





Takes you on to careers in the offshoreand ocean-related sectors such aspipeline design and installation.










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Pipeline Engineering Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech* (*see page 104)


Core modules• Corrosion in the Offshore Environment • Materials in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Inspection • Offshore Pipeline Design and Installation • Safety, Risk and Reliability Offshore • Project Management

Optional modules• Diving Science and Technology • Failure of Materials • Offshore Renewable Energy – Technology • Offshore Renewable Energy – Management • Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk


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Risk Management Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech* (*see page 104)

Risk management is now the bedrock ofmany industries. A risk-based approachhas been almost universally adopted in theoffshore industry with the aim of providingbetter safety and improved protection forthe environment.

The Risk Management option focuses onthe key techniques used in the offshoreindustry. It addresses both qualitative andquantitative methodologies, and explainswhich techniques are appropriate todifferent applications.

The MSc course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Scienceand Technology (IMarEST) for CEng,CMarTech and MIMarEST. The MSc hasalso been approved by the Energy Institute(EI) for membership, and as meeting theEngineering Council UK's further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration under UK-SPEC. The coursecomprises eight one-week modules, agroup design project and an individualthesis project.



Suitable for management, science andengineering graduates from variousbackgrounds and disciplines and thoseworking in the relevant sectors of theoffshore and ocean-related industries.

Takes you on to careers associated withproject, system and asset riskmanagement in the offshore and ocean-related sectors.

You will be taught by experts from theReliability Engineering and RiskManagement and Offshore Technologygroups, together with staff from otheracademic departments and industrialrepresentatives.


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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant science, engineering or other relevantdiscipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significantexperience, may be considered.








Core modules• Corrosion in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Inspection • Project Management • Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk

Management • Safety, Risk and Reliability Offshore • Subsea Oil and Gas Exploitation

Optional modules• Diving Science and Technology • Failure of Materials • Materials in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Pipeline Design and Installation • Offshore Renewable Energy – Technology • Offshore Renewable Energy – Management • Underwater Vehicles and Systems

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Subsea engineering focuses on thedeepwater issues of oil and gasexploitation. Operations have moved fromrelatively shallow water to depths that nowdemand totally different engineeringsolutions. The Subsea Engineering optionaddresses both the hardware usedsubsea, such as wellheads andseparators, as well as important issuessuch as field layout, flow assurance andinstallation/maintenance.

This MSc course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Scienceand Technology (IMarEST) for CEng,CMarTech and MIMarEST. The MSc hasalso been approved by the Energy Institute(EI) for membership, and as meeting theEngineering Council UK's further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration under UK-SPEC.

Students on this course benefit fromaccess to a range of facilities includingtanks where equipment used for subseaengineering can be tested.





Takes you on to careers associatedwith the offshore and ocean-relatedsectors, such as subsea oil and gasexploitation.










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Subsea Engineering Option of Offshore and Ocean Technology MSc/MTech* (*see page 104)


Core modules• Corrosion in the Offshore Environment • Materials in the Offshore Environment • Offshore Inspection • Project Management • Safety, Risk and Reliability Offshore • Subsea Oil and Gas Exploitation

Optional modules• Diving Science and Technology • Failure of Materials • Offshore Pipeline Design and Installation • Offshore Renewable Energy – Technology • Offshore Renewable Energy – Management • Reliability Engineering and Asset Risk

Management • Underwater Vehicles and Systems

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Operations ExcellenceMSc

The Operations Excellence MSc has beendeveloped in conjunction with Rolls-Royceplc and is accredited by the Institution ofEngineering and Technology (IET), theInstitution of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE), and the Royal AeronauticalSociety (RAeS) for meeting the furtherlearning requirements for CharteredEngineer registration.

The course is delivered at both Cranfieldand the University of Cambridge.

The course is not intended to be aknowledge transfer exercise, but aneducational experience that will helpdevelop students to lead theimplementation of change in business.Rather than just being presented withaccepted classic business theory, studentsare exposed to the latest research andthinking, challenging them to debate andtest what they have learned.

Students study all aspects of the supplychain, from introducing new products,operating effective factories, through tomanaging new technology and workingwith suppliers.

The course comprises eight one-weektaught modules, in which students gain anunderstanding of world-class businesspractice and work on a group project aswell as an individual thesis project.

In the group project, students apply theirlearning in delivering major change to thebusiness. For the thesis, they research,develop and apply frameworks in theirchosen area, developing a breadth ofunderstanding in delivering a world-classbusiness. There is also a non-assessedone-week study tour.

Modules • Business and Manufacturing Strategy

(Cambridge) • Effective Factories (Cranfield) • Management Accounting and HRM

(Cranfield) • Manufacturing Assessment and

Improvement (Cranfield) • Innovation Management (Cranfield)• Production Planning and Control

(Cranfield) • Realising Competitive Manufacture

(Cranfield) • Technology Management (Cambridge)

Suitable for professionals who have thepotential for senior management roles inthe development of the operationssupply chain, both domestic andprocured. This includes manufacturingengineers, capacity owners, plantleaders and logistics professionals, aswell as members of the procurementcommunity.

Takes you on to positions that enableyou to deliver significant businessbenefits within your current role. Inaddition the greater depth and breadthof skills will better equip you for morechallenging future roles.

You will be taught by academicspecialists from Cranfield University andthe Institute for Manufacturing at theUniversity of Cambridge, with supportfrom industry practitioners who areexperts in their field.

Assessment Taught modules 40%,group project 20%, individual project40%.

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Duration: 2 years part-time.



Funding: Students must be company sponsored.



Student view:

“Overall the course proved to beextremely enjoyable and interesting,although it was demanding on timecommitments. An additional benefitis the excellent networkingopportunity it provides to gain andshare knowledge with otherengineers across the country.”

Pat Ruddy – Manufacturing Operations,Rolls-Royce plc, UK

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The manufacturing sector is facinggrowing pressures to reduce costs andmanufacture products using processesthat minimise negative environmentalimpacts. Increasing environmentallegislation and energy costs, together withchanging attitudes to what is acceptablepractice in society generally, has resultedin the adoption of low carbon technologiesand the need to reduce the carbonfootprint of manufacturing operations.

This course develops your ability to blendmanufacturing engineering and operationsconcepts, tools and techniques with thevalues, thinking and techniques requiredto lead projects that will reduce materialuse, energy use and waste. With anacknowledged skills shortage in thisdeveloping area of manufacturing,graduates from this programme will behighly sought after by industry.

The course objectives are achievedthrough a carefully integrated andstructured series of eight one-weekassessed modules, a group project andan individual project. 60% of the courseinvolves industrial project work. The courseis designed to meet the further learningrequirements for Chartered Engineerregistration.

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)comprises eight modules and two groupdesign projects. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete five modulesand a design project.

Group design projectThe major learning experience for full-timestudents is the industrial group project.This involves working in teams to fulfildemanding objectives within a tight timeschedule, applying state-of-the-arttechnologies and approaches, anddelivering results to a high professionalstandard. Industrially oriented, projectshave support from industry and otherexternal organisations.

Individual projectThe individual research project is eitherindustrially or academically driven.Individual projects provide students withthe opportunity to demonstrateindependent research skills working onindustry sponsored projects. Part-timestudents usually undertake their individualproject with their employer.

Suitable for graduates with science,engineering, IT or business relateddegrees keen to pursue careers inmanufacturing or related industries, aswell as academia, with a particularemphasis on sustainability. The part-timeoption allows practitioners to extendtheir professional development withintheir current employment.

Takes you on to careers with a widerange of manufacturing enterprises or,increasingly, sectors from financialservices through to health care.Graduates will benefit from increasedopportunities for individual specialism inindustry and/or consultancy and thecapability to make a real contribution tothe competitiveness of businessorganisations.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield and industry with substantialexperience in teaching, projectsupervision, research and consultancy.The academics have published work inleading journals and books and workedclosely with world-class manufacturers.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 83.3%. Groupprojects (design project for part-timestudents) MSc 20%, PgDip 33.3%,PgCert 16.7%. Individual project MSc40%.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevantqualifications, together with significant experience, may beconsidered.




Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialbursaries and School bursaries. For the majority of part-timestudents sponsorship is organised by their employers. Pleasenote that a formal offer of a place on this course must havebeen received before consideration can be given for funding.For more information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



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Sustainable Manufacturing MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Modules• Environmental Economics • Environmental Regulation in Practice • General Management • Manufacturing Strategy for Sustainability • Manufacturing Systems Engineering • Operations Analysis • Supply Chain Management • Sustainable Operations

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High-technology products fundamentallydepend on a range of ultra precisionsystems and processes. Next generationproducts for space, aerospace, energyproduction, displays, sensors andadvanced medical devices demand ultraprecision technologies in order to achievetheir superior functionality.

The course has been designed to equipengineers and scientists with anunderstanding of the underlying principlesof important ultra precision technologies aswell as provide exposure andunderstanding of their state-of-the-artapplications.

Students will study all aspects of ultraprecision technologies including thephilosophy of determinism, fundamentalprecision design and metrology principles,critical computer-based design andapplication tools, detailed knowledge ofultra precision processes and theirapplications. Strategic approaches tosafeguard technology management,intellectual property and product innovationare reviewed.

The Ultra Precision Technologiesprogramme is truly world-class, led byCranfield University, with support from theOpto-electronics Technology and IncubationCentre (OpTIC) in North Wales, the OpticalScience Laboratory of University CollegeLondon and the Institute for Manufacturingat the University of Cambridge. Coursemodules are delivered at three locations –Cranfield, OpTIC and Cambridge.

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) studentscomplete eight modules and the groupproject. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)students complete five modules and anassignment.

Group projectThere is a strong emphasis on applyingknowledge in the industrial environment.This involves working in teams to fulfil

demanding objectives within a tighttimescale, applying state-of-the-arttechnologies and approaches, anddelivering results to a high professionalstandard. For part-time students adissertation usually replaces the groupproject.

Individual projectThe individual project provides studentswith the opportunity to research, developand apply technologies in their chosenarea, developing their depth ofunderstanding and ability to provide ultraprecision solutions. Many of the projectsare supported by external organisations.

Suitable for physics and engineeringgraduates with an interest in thedevelopment of ultra precision systemsand processes for high-technologyproducts. The part-time option allowspractitioners to enhance theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a wide range of careersinvolving ultra precision systems andprocesses, with responsibilities inresearch, development, design andmanagement in a range of marketsincluding opto-electronics and displays,medical devices, aerospace, space,defence, and automotive.

You will be taught by world-renownedexperts in ultra precision from CranfieldUniversity, with support from subjectspecialists at the Opto-electronicsTechnology and Incubation Centre(OpTIC), the Optical Science Laboratoryof University College London and theInstitute of Manufacturing at theUniversity of Cambridge.


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Funding: Funding opportunities exist, such as industrialsponsorship and bursaries. For the majority of part-time studentssponsorship is organised by their employers. Please note that aformal offer of a place on the course must have been receivedbefore consideration can be given for funding. For moreinformation on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



Modules• Precision Engineering • Metrology and Optical Testing • Managing Innovation and New Product

Development • Computer-aided Engineering for Ultra

Precision • Optical Design and Fabrication • Surface Engineering and Coatings • Modern Optical Technologies • Laser Micromachining and Surface

Structuring

Ultra Precision TechnologiesMSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

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A shortage of suitably trained, high-calibregraduates available to join the waste andresource management sector willjeopardise its ability to implement thechanges required to meet aggressivebusiness targets. The waste industryrecognises that it urgently needs well-qualified, technical staff with managementexpertise who can meet the challenges ofany future agenda. This course has beendeveloped, with considerable input fromthe sector, to address this demand. Thecourse is accredited by the CharteredInstitution of Wastes Management (CIWM)and the Chartered Institution of Water andEnvironmental Management (CIWEM).

The Centre for Resource Management andEfficiency has access to a number ofmajor research facilities includinglaboratories at the University. We also haveaccess to major waste managementoperations in the region. Students go onsite visits to industrial facilities, including athree-day UK/international study tour.

The MSc course comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group project,and an individual design project. Studentsundertaking the Postgraduate Diploma(PgDip) complete eight modules and adesign project. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete five modulesand a group design project.

Group projectThe group project experience is highlyvalued by both students and prospectiveemployers. It provides students with theopportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, while workingunder academic supervision. Success isdependent on the integration of variousactivities and working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets. Manyprojects are supported by externalorganisations. For part-time students adissertation can replace the group project.

Individual design projectStudents select the individual designproject in consultation with the CourseDirector. The individual project, usually incollaboration with an external organisation,allows students to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems. An integral part is theproduction of a journal paper as part ofthe thesis.

Suitable for graduates with science,engineering, environmental or relateddisciplines keen to develop their careersin the environment sector. It is alsosuitable for candidates working in wastemanagement. The part-time optionallows practitioners to extend theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to employment in thewaste and resource managementindustry, waste regulation, localauthorities, environmental consultancies,process contractors, equipmentmanufacturers and suppliers serving theinternational waste and environmentsectors. Graduates also go on toresearch degrees in waste and resourcemanagement.

You will be taught by members ofresearch and academic staff within theCentre for Resource Management andEfficiency, staff from other academicdepartments and industrialrepresentatives.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 80%, PgCert 80%. Group projectMSc 20%, PgDip 20%, PgCert 20%.Individual project MSc 40%.





Funding: EPSRC CTA bursaries are available to full-timestudents who meet the eligibility criteria for these awards.Other funding opportunities exist, such as School bursaries.For the majority of part-time students sponsorship isorganised by their employers. Please note that a formal offerof a place on this course must have been received beforeconsideration can be given for funding. For more informationon funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



Course description

Waste and ResourceManagement MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorialsand are assessed through either a writtenexamination or assignment. These provide thetools required for the group and individualprojects.

• Principles of Sustainability • Process Science and Engineering – Waste • Waste Management Principles • Sustainable Landfill • Project and Contract Management • Waste Treatment Processes • Risk Management and Reliability

Engineering for the Utility Sector • Toxicology, Exposure and Health

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This course is ideal for individuals who wantto make a difference to delivering reliablewater supplies, or maintaining andenhancing river and ground water quality.

Accredited by the Chartered Institution ofWater and Environmental Management(CIWEM), it provides students withknowledge and skills in process, hydraulicsand pumping systems for water andwastewater treatment. Graduates areequipped to move into process and designengineering positions within the watersector, and many students are offered a jobbefore they have completed the course.

Facilities available to students include thesewage treatment works and pilot planthall, a grey water treatment facility, andstate-of-the-art microbiology and cleanwater laboratories.

The course comprises eight assessedmodules, two group design projects (singlework-based design project for part timestudents) and an individual thesis project.The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)comprises eight modules and two groupdesign projects. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete five modulesand a design project.

Students compete annually for the BritishWater Group Design Project Award, theLorch Foundation Prize for Best LaboratoryGroup, the Degremont Prize for BestStudent and the Institution of ChemicalEngineers Prize for Best Thesis.

Group design projectGroup projects are undertaken in relation tothe design of a potable and a wastewatertreatment works and provide students withexperience of team working and theopportunity to apply principles taughtduring modules.

Individual projectIndividual projects provide students with theopportunity to demonstrate independentresearch skills working on industrysponsored projects. Projects have beenoffered by UK and French water utilities,multinational companies and SMEs. Part-time students usually undertake theirindividual project with their employer.

Suitable for graduates with chemical,mechanical, civil and environmentalengineering, physical and life sciencesdegrees keen to develop process anddesign engineering and engineeringmanagement careers in the water andenvironmental sectors.

Takes you on to employment in thewater utilities, environmental engineeringconsultancies, process contractors,equipment manufacturers, suppliersserving the UK and international waterand environment sectors and companieswhere water and wastewater processingare a major concern. Graduates mayalso pursue research degrees in waterand wastewater treatment.

You will be taught by members ofresearch and academic staff, andindustrial representatives. Our Centre forWater Science is the UK’s largestacademic group specialising in processtechnologies, engineering and policy forwater quality improvement.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 83.3%. Groupprojects (design project for part-timestudents) MSc 20%, PgDip 33.3%, PgCert16.7%. Individual project MSc 40%.

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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess or be expectedto achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalentin a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications, togetherwith significant experience, may be considered.




Funding: The Lorch Foundation MSc student bursary isavailable to suitably qualified full-time students. Other fundingopportunities exist, such as the Royal Academy of Engineering(RAE) Panasonic Trust Fellowships and School bursaries. Allstudents benefit from industrial sponsorship of their individualthesis project placement. For the majority of part-time studentssponsorship is organised by their employers. Please note that aformal offer of a place on this course must have been receivedbefore consideration can be given for funding.

For more information on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.



Modules

Foundation modules (mandatory)• Engineering Hydraulics • Process Science and Engineering • Pumps and Pumping Systems • Water and Wastewater Treatment Principles

Technical modules (mandatory)• Biological Processes • Chemical Processes • Physical Processes

Technical modules (optional)• Desalination and Membrane Technology

Management modules (select one)• Conservation and Re-Use • Project, Financial and Contract Management • Risk Management and Reliability Engineering

Water and Wastewater Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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This course is ideal for individuals whowant to make a real difference to deliveringreliable water supplies, or maintaining andenhancing river and ground water quality.

Accredited by the Chartered Institution ofWater and Environmental Management(CIWEM), it provides students withknowledge and skills in process scienceand management for water andwastewater treatment. Graduates areequipped to move into process science,technology and asset management roleswithin the water sector, and many studentsare offered a job before they complete thecourse.

Facilities available to students include thesewage treatment works and pilot planthall, a grey treatment water facility, andstate-of-the-art microbiology and cleanwater laboratories.

The course comprises eight assessedmodules, two group design projects(single work-based design project for part-time students) and an individual thesisproject. The Postgraduate Diploma(PgDip) comprises eight modules and thetwo group design projects. PostgraduateCertificate (PgCert) students complete fivemodules and a short design project.

Students compete annually for the BritishWater Group Design Project Award, theLorch Foundation Prize for Best LaboratoryGroup, the Degremont Prize for BestStudent and the Institution of ChemicalEngineers Prize for Best Thesis.

Group design projectGroup projects are undertaken in relationto potable and wastewater treatmentworks, and provide students withexperience of team working and theopportunity to apply principles taughtduring modules.

Individual projectIndividual projects provide students withthe opportunity to demonstrateindependent research skills working onindustry sponsored projects, often onplacement. Projects have been offered byUK and French water utilities, as well asmultinational companies and SMEsoperating in the water sector. Part-timestudents usually undertake their individualproject with their employer.

Suitable for graduates in physical andlife sciences, engineering andenvironmental sciences who wish todevelop their careers as processscientists, technologists and assetmanagers in the water and environmentsectors.

Takes you on to a career in the waterutilities, environmental engineeringconsultancies, process contractors,equipment manufacturers,environmental agencies, suppliersserving the UK and international waterand environment sectors andcompanies where water and wastewaterprocessing are a major concern.Graduates may also pursue researchdegrees in this area.

You will be taught by members ofresearch and academic staff, andindustrial representatives. Our Centre forWater Science is the UK’s largestacademic group specialising in processtechnologies, engineering and policy forwater quality improvement.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 83.3%. Groupprojects (design project for part-timestudents) MSc 20%, PgDip 33.3%, PgCert16.7%. Individual project MSc 40%.





Funding: The Lorch Foundation MSc student bursary isavailable to suitably qualified full-time students. Other fundingopportunities exist, such as the Royal Academy of Engineering(RAE) Panasonic Trust Fellowships and School bursaries. Allstudents benefit from industrial sponsorship of their individualthesis project placement. Please note that a formal offer of aplace on this course must have been received beforeconsideration can be given for funding. For more informationon funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.


Contact details: Enquiries, T: +44 (0)1234 754086E: [email protected]

Course description

Water and Wastewater Technology MSc/PgDip/PgCert

ModulesStudents are able to tailor the emphasis of thecourse (technology/management/engineering) tomeet their particular interests and careeraspirations.

Foundation modules (mandatory)• Process Science and Engineering • Water and Wastewater Treatment Principles

Technical modules (select three or four)• Physical Processes (mandatory) • Chemical Processes (mandatory) • Biological Processes (mandatory) • Desalination and Membrane Technology

Management modules (select one or two)• Conservation and Re-Use • Project, Finance and Contract Management • Risk Management and Reliability Engineering

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Water Management MSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)(See options below)

Water is essential to life and is arguablyour most precious resource. The ever-increasing demand for water – whenharnessed to climate change,technological advances, new legislationand regulations – has focused attention onthe need for a holistic approach to watermanagement.

Our Water Management MSc will enablestudents to integrate and apply social,scientific and engineering skills to thesustainable management of water innatural, semi-natural and man-madeenvironments.

Students select one of four specialisedoptions (further details on each arefeatured over the following pages):

• Advanced Irrigation • Community Water and Sanitation • Environmental Water Management • Water and Society

On completion, graduates have a broadernetwork of global contacts, increasedopportunities for individual specialism intheir chosen career, and the capability tomake an immediate and real contributionto improved water management. Cranfieldwater management graduates are highlysought after by employers.

The MSc, PgDip and PgCert programmeshave been accredited by the CharteredInstitution of Water and EnvironmentalManagement (CIWEM), recognising thatthose completing the course have theskills, knowledge, awareness andconfidence to find relevant and challengingemployment and develop exciting careers.Students benefit from facilities includingour soil and water laboratories, hydraulicslaboratory, soil erosion research laboratory,groundwater training facility, water qualitylaboratory and field irrigation laboratory.

The course comprises eight assessedmodules, two group projects and anindividual project. The modules provide thetools required for the group and individualprojects.

Students undertaking the PostgraduateDiploma (PgDip) complete the eightmodules and the group projects associatedwith their chosen option. PostgraduateCertificate (PgCert) students complete sixmodules selected from any of the options.

Suitable for graduates andprofessionals wishing to develop theexpertise needed to solve watermanagement problems in an integratedway. The part-time option allowspractitioners to extend their professionaldevelopment within their currentemployment.

Takes you on to a wide range ofexciting career possibilities withinenvironmental regulation agencies, watercompanies, government ministries,environmental and engineeringconsultants, aid and emergency relieforganisations. The course also providesan ideal grounding for research positionsand PhD studentships.

You will be taught by a multidisciplinaryteam of staff with internationalexperience of solving real life watermanagement problems worldwide. Theteam includes ecologists, biologists,hydrologists, engineers, social scientistsand economists. In addition toconsiderable research and consultancyexperience in their specialist fields, mostof the team are members of the HigherEducation Academy.


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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as engineering,agriculture, environmental science or physical geography. Otherrelevant qualifications, together with significant experience, maybe considered.







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An ever-increasing demand on water forfood production and environmentalimprovements places growing pressure onworldwide water resources. Efficient waterirrigation has a major role to play inmanaging demand. This option providesthe appropriate science and technologybackground required to manage waterboth effectively and efficiently, whether foragriculture, horticulture, plantations,amenity or sports turf. The commonthemes are the scientific assessment ofplant water requirements and waterresources, and the design andmanagement of efficient irrigation systems.

Students benefit from dedicated state-of-the-art facilities, including field irrigationlaboratories, soil and water laboratories, ahydraulics laboratory, a soil erosionresearch laboratory, a groundwater trainingfacility, and water quality laboratories.

The MSc course comprises eightassessed modules, two group projects,and an individual project. Studentsundertaking the Postgraduate Diploma(PgDip) complete the eight modules andthe two group projects. PostgraduateCertificate (PgCert) students complete sixmodules selected from any of the WaterManagement options.

Group projectsThe group projects provide students withthe opportunity to take responsibility for aconsultancy-type project, while workingunder academic supervision. Success isdependent on the integration of variousactivities and working within agreedobjectives, deadlines and budgets.

Projects are:• Irrigation Design • Irrigation Management and Evaluation.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, thinkand work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems in water management. Many ofthe projects are supported by externalorganisations.

Suitable for graduates wishing todevelop expertise to enable them tosolve water management problems in anintegrated way. The part-time optionallows practitioners to extend theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a wide range of rolesin irrigation design, irrigationmanagement and water managementwith government ministries, universities,research stations, non-governmentalorganisations, consultants and irrigationequipment companies. The course alsoprovides an ideal grounding for researchpositions and PhD studentships.

You will be taught by our internationallyrenowned research and academic staffwith skills in agronomy, engineering,hydrology and economics, who haveextensive international experience ofsolving real-life irrigation problems.Combining professional experience withhigh-quality teaching skills, most aremembers of the Higher EducationAcademy.

Assessment Taught modules. MSc40%, PgDip 66.6%. Group projects(dissertation for part-time students). MSc20%, PgDip 33.3%. Individual project.MSc 40%.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as engineering,agriculture, environmental science or physical geography.Other relevant qualifications, together with significantexperience, may be considered.







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Advanced Irrigation Option of Water ManagementMSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through appropriateassignments. There is an emphasis onanalysis of real problems, with practical fieldwork to reinforce learning. This provides thetools required for the group and individualprojects.

• Economics of Environment and ResourceManagement

• Managing Water for Agriculture • Soil Plant Water Management • Soil Plant Water Relationships • Soil Science • Surface and Groundwater Hydrology • Water Management • Water Source Engineering

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Over one billion people in the developingworld remain without access to drinkingwater from improved sources, and morethan double this number are still lackingaccess to basic sanitation. This optionprovides students with the essential skillsand knowledge required to plan andimplement, with communities, water supplyand sanitation projects and programmesworldwide, particularly in less developedcountries.

Students benefit from dedicated state-of-the-art facilities, including soil and waterlaboratories, a hydraulics laboratory, a soilerosion research laboratory, a groundwatertraining facility, water quality laboratoriesand a field irrigation laboratory.

The MSc course comprises eight assessedmodules, two group projects, and anindividual project. Students undertaking thePostgraduate Diploma (PgDip) completethe eight modules and the two groupprojects. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)students complete six modules selectedfrom any of the Water Managementoptions.


Projects are:• Drinking Water Quality Management • Water Source Engineering.

Individual projectStudents select the individual project inconsultation with the Course Director. Theindividual project provides students withthe opportunity to demonstrate their abilityto carry out independent research, think

and work in an original way, contribute toknowledge, and overcome genuineproblems in water management. Many ofthe projects are supported by externalorganisations and are based in low-incomecountries.

Suitable for graduates who wish to workin the planning, implementation andmanagement of sustainable water supplyand sanitation projects with rural andurban communities in low and middle-income countries. The part-time optionallows practitioners to extend theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a wide range ofexciting career possibilities in water andsanitation development with non-governmental organisations, emergencyrelief agencies, UN and similarinternational bodies. The course alsoprovides an ideal grounding for researchpositions and PhD programmes.

You will be taught by our internationallyrenowned research and academic staffwith skills in natural and social sciencesand engineering, all of whom haveextensive experience of solving real-lifewater management problems. Many staffare actively involved in the preparationand evaluation of water supply andsanitation programmes in developingcountries on behalf of non-governmentalorganisations and internationalorganisations. They successfullycombine professional experience withhigh-quality teaching and research skills.Most are members of the HigherEducation Academy.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 66.6%. Group projects(dissertation for part-time students) MSc20%, PgDip 33.3%. Individual projectMSc 40%.

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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as engineering,environmental science, geography, development studies, earthscience or other related subjects.







ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through appropriateassignments. There is an emphasis onanalysis of real problems, with practical fieldwork, including a week of drilling, to reinforcelearning.

• Communities and Development • Emergency Water Supply and

Environmental Sanitation • GIS and Social Data Management • Health, Sanitation and Wastewater

Management • Managing and Financing World Water and

Wastewater • Social and Economic Aspects of

Development • Surface and Groundwater Hydrology • Water Management

Community Water andSanitation Option of Water ManagementMSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

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Human effects on the quality and quantityof water represent the single greatestthreat to species, habitats and ecosystemfunctions around the world. This courseprovides students with essential skills andknowledge required to solve complexproblems involving vulnerable wildlife andtheir habitats, water supply, irrigatedagriculture, industry, recreation and thenatural environment. It addresses issuesrelated to water resources, hydrology,flooding and water quality management,habitat creation and management, and theeconomic, policy and legal environment inwhich water managers work.

Students benefit from dedicated state-of-the-art facilities, including soil and waterlaboratories, a hydraulics laboratory, a soilerosion research laboratory, a groundwatertraining facility, water quality laboratories,aquatic field sampling equipment andindustry specific computer software.

The MSc course comprises eightassessed modules, two group projects,and an individual project. Studentsundertaking the Postgraduate Diploma(PgDip) complete the eight modules andthe two group projects. PostgraduateCertificate (PgCert) students complete sixmodules selected from any of the WaterManagement options.


Projects are:• Catchment Management and GIS • Environmental Management and

Restoration of Rivers.


Suitable for graduates wishing todevelop the expertise needed to solveenvironmental water managementproblems through integratedunderstanding of the major issues, andfactors affecting these at differentscales. The part-time option allowspractitioners to extend their professionaldevelopment within their currentemployment.

Takes you on to a wide range of rolesincluding management of water quality,water resources, aquatic habitat andwildlife, flood defence, and policy withinorganisations. The course also providesan ideal grounding for researchpositions and PhD studentships with anapplied focus.

You will be taught by our internationallyrenowned research and academic staffwith skills in hydrology, ecology,engineering and policy who haveextensive international experience ofsolving real-life water managementproblems. They successfully combineprofessional experience with high-qualityteaching skills, and most are membersof the Higher Education Academy.


Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or be expectedto achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalent ina relevant discipline such as geography, environmental, orbiological science. Other relevant qualifications, together withsignificant experience, may be considered.




Funding: A number of Natural Environment Research Council(NERC) studentships are available to suitably qualified students.These cover course fees and include a stipend and a contributiontowards research and fieldwork costs. Additional fundingopportunities exist, such as industrial sponsorship and Schoolbursaries. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship isorganised by their employers. Please note that a formal offer of aplace on this course must have been received before considerationcan be given for funding. For more information on fundingopportunities please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.


Contact details: EnquiriesT: +44 (0)1234 754086, E: [email protected]

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Environmental WaterManagement Option of Water ManagementMSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through appropriateassignments. There is an emphasis onanalysis of real problems, with practical fieldwork to reinforce learning.


• Flood Risk Management • Modelling Hydrological Systems • Soil Science • Surface and Groundwater Hydrology • Water Management • Water Quality Monitoring • Wetland Water Management and Water

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Water and Society Option of Water ManagementMSc/MTech*/PgDip/PgCert (*see page 104)

There is a growing demand for technically-competent managers in the water sectorwith an appreciation of social, legal andorganisational factors in watermanagement. This option providesstudents with the essential skills andknowledge required to work in a number ofareas across the water sector, such asmanaging multidisciplinary teams andassessing the factors which drive change.

It focuses on the ‘supply’ perspective ofwater and sanitation providers; the‘demand’ perspective of customers,consumers and users; and the‘governance’ perspective of law andregulatory frameworks – all within thecontext of long-term environmentalsustainability and the challenge of climatechange.

The MSc course comprises eight assessedmodules, two group projects, and anindividual project. Students undertaking thePostgraduate Diploma (PgDip) completethe eight modules and the two groupprojects. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)students complete six modules selectedfrom any of the Water Managementoptions.


Projects are:• Catchment Management and GIS • Society and Water Policy Evaluation.


Suitable for graduates wishing todevelop the expertise and technicalcompetence to address the broaderchallenges of water with an appreciationof social, legal and institutional factors inwater management. The part-time optionallows practitioners to extend theirprofessional development within theircurrent employment.

Takes you on to a wide range of excitingcareer opportunities in water utilities andwater, environment, technical andmanagement consultants; governments;environmental regulation agencies; non-governmental organisations; industry andbusinesses in the water, agricultural,manufacturing and recreational sectors.The course also provides an idealgrounding for research positions andPhD studentships.

You will be taught by our internationallyrenowned research and academic staffwith skills in policy, planning,management, hydrology and economicswho have extensive internationalexperience of solving real-life watermanagement problems. Theysuccessfully combine professionalexperience with high-quality teachingskills and most are members of theHigher Education Academy.


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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline such as environmentalscience, social science or engineering. Other relevantqualifications, together with significant experience, may beconsidered.







ModulesThe modules include lectures and tutorials,and are assessed through writtenexaminations and assignments. There is anemphasis on analysis of real problems, withpractical field work to reinforce learning.


• Managing and Financing World Water andWastewater

• Surface and Groundwater Hydrology • Water Law • Water Management • Water Politics, Globalisation and Climate

Change • Water Quality Monitoring • World Water and Sanitation Technology

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This programme has been developed inconjunction with the Water Sciences’Course Advisory Committee, an industrialliaison committee whose members includemajor UK water utilities, internationalengineering consultancies andcontractors, and the Energy and UtilitySector Skills Council.

Combining a taught Master’s withcompany-based project work, thisinnovative programme will provide a solidacademic base and a rich experience withwhich to develop a career in the watersector.

The course is specifically designed to:

• educate students in the fundamentalsand application of process science foradvanced water and wastewatertreatment

• educate students in relevantmanagement disciplines

• develop the capability of each student toundertake applied industrial researchand project work both individually and inteams.

Students are registered full-time andcomplete a combined programme ofcampus and company-based study over afixed period of two years. The courseprovides suitably qualified candidates with£10,500 per annum plus fees (at UK/ECrate) and a laptop.

Our facilities include a sewage treatmentworks and pilot-plant hall, a grey watertreatment facility, and state-of-the-artmicrobiology and clean water laboratories.

The course is designed to fulfil therequirements of the Chartered Institution ofWater and Environmental Management(CIWEM) and the Institution of WaterOfficers (IWO).

Suitable for science and engineeringgraduates keen to pursue careers withinutilities and companies involved indesigning, engineering and managingprocesses and assets for water supplyand wastewater service provision.

Takes you on to positions within thewater sector as process engineers andtechnologists, able to make acontribution to the ongoing performanceand operation of utilities and companieswithin the water sector, and with thepotential for progression to seniormanagement positions.

You will be taught by members ofresearch and academic staff andindustrial representatives, with directindustrial supervision from sponsoringcompanies. Our Centre for WaterScience is the UK’s largest academicgroup specialising in processtechnologies, engineering and policy forwater quality improvement.

Assessment Taught modules 20%,group project 10%, industrial placementreport 5%, individual research projectportfolio 65%.


Duration: 2 years full-time.



Funding: £10,500 per annum available to suitably qualifiedstudents plus fees (at UK/EU rate) and laptop. For moreinformation on funding opportunities please visit:www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/funding.

Application process: Application form, with shortlistedapplicants invited to a joint interview between CranfieldUniversity and sponsoring company.


Course description

Water Processes MTech* (*see page 104)

ModulesThe eight modules include five compulsory(marked * below), and three electivemodules. The latter are determined by thesponsoring company’s business and theintended role of the student within thecompany, and are agreed in consultation withthe Course Director at Cranfield.

Foundation modules• Process Science and Engineering* • Water and Wastewater Treatment Principles*

Technical modules• Biological Processes* • Chemical Processes* • Physical Processes* • Desalination and Membrane Technology.

Management modules• Conservation and Re-Use • Project, Finance and Contract Management • Risk Management and Reliability

Engineering • Water Policy, Legislation and Regulation

Engineering modules • Engineering Hydraulics • Pumps and Pumping Systems

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Welding Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Welding is integral to the manufacture of awide range of products, from high-powerlaser welding of large ships, to microjoiningof thin wires to circuit boards. Theapplication of welding and joiningcontinues to expand in the oil, gas, andpetrochemical industries, in transport(including automotive, aerospace andshipbuilding), in the manufacture ofelectronic systems, in defence industriesand in general manufacturing.

This course covers areas such asautomation, metallurgy and materialsscience, welding processes, design andquality. It provides students with afundamental understanding of weldingtechnologies and an awareness of recenttechnical developments, such as laserwelding.

Students benefit from dedicated state-of-the-art welding facilities, including thelatest robotic, laser, and arc weldingequipment, and also have access tomodern metallographic and testingfacilities.

This qualification may also contribute to theassessment of candidates applying via theAlternative Route to study for theInternational Welding Engineer/Technologist/Specialist Diploma availablethrough The Welding Institute (TWI).

The MSc comprises eight one-weekassessed modules, a group design projectand an individual thesis project.Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) studentscomplete the eight modules and thedesign project. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students complete five modulesand a short design project. Part-timestudents can complete the course usingdistance learning methods combined withattendance on campus.

Group design projectThis provides experience of working inresponse to a design brief. The aim is to

provide conclusions and recommendationsthat an engineer might present to seniormanagement, based on either anexperimental program to solve a technicalissue, or an information-based study. Full-time students normally undertake thedesign project as part of a group of threeor four students. Part-time students usuallyprepare an individual design dissertation,often based around one of their workprojects.

Individual research projectThis provides experience of undertakingresearch into a specific welding issue thatis of interest and benefit to a company. Theproject is usually on a topic of directrelevance to industry. Part-time studentsmust have access to appropriate facilitiesin order to carry out the research project,usually based around a work project.

Suitable for science, materials andengineering graduates and thoseworking in welding manufacturing,design of welded structures, weldingprocess applications, robotic andautomated welding and management ofwelding operations.

Takes you on to positions ofengineering and managementresponsibility in a wide range oforganisations using weldingtechnologies. These includemanagement of welding manufacturingoperations and management of designand fabrication of welded structures.

You will be taught by Cranfieldacademic staff with extensive experiencein industrial application of welding and inwelding research. Lectures are alsogiven by industry experts in specificareas.

Assessment Taught modules MSc 40%,PgDip 67%, PgCert 83%. Design projectMSc 20%, PgDip 33%, PgCert 17%.Individual research project MSc 40%.

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Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or beexpected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevantqualifications, together with significant experience, maybe considered.







ModulesThe modules include lectures, workshops, casestudies, tutorials and company visits coveringthe following areas:

• Welding Systems and Research Methods • Design of Welded Structures (e-learning) • Management of Weld Quality (e-learning) • An Introduction to Materials Engineering • Advanced Welding Processes • Welding Metallurgy (e-learning) • Welding Processes and Equipment 1

(e-learning) • Welding Processes and Equipment 2

(e-learning).

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School of

EngineeringThe School of Engineering is one of the largest providersof postgraduate engineering education and research inthe UK, serving the key industrial sectors of aerospace,energy, transport and process engineering.

It brings together the heritage of the College ofAeronautics and the School of MechanicalEngineering. Both have contributed strongly tothe world’s aerospace and related industriessince Cranfield was established as aninstitution in 1946.

The School of Engineering is dedicated tocarrying out fundamental research andapplying it to meet the needs of society andindustry. This is reflected in the latest ResearchAssessment Exercise results which rankedCranfield third in the UK for the impact of ourmechanical, aeronautical and manufacturingresearch.

We educate a large proportion of the UK’spostgraduate engineers working in theaerospace field and enjoy close relationshipswith major aerospace companies such asAirbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Rolls-Royce plcand AVIC 1. These close links with industrymean that many School of Engineeringstudents receive offers of employment beforethe end of their studies.

Ours is the only school in the UK whichoperates its own flight test aircraft and has fourcommercial pilots on its staff engaged inteaching and research. We run large nearindustry-scale facilities, such as a multiphaseflow rig, icing wind tunnels, clean rooms, cabinevacuation facilities and flight simulators.These are used by students at Cranfield, otheruniversities and the wider industrial communityfor testing and product development. Thesefacilities, combined with our high staff-to-student ratio are at the heart of the Cranfieldexperience.

The staff and students at the School ofEngineering work in eleven key areas:

• Aerospace engineering• Air transport management• Automotive engineering• Human factors and safety• Mechanics and structures• Offshore engineering• Photonics and optical engineering• Power and propulsion• Process engineering• Simulation and computational engineering• Systems engineering.

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School of EngineeringFacilities

FacilitiesSchool of Engineering

The National Flying Laboratory Centre(NFLC) operates a Jetstream turbo-propaircraft fitted out as a flying laboratory.Students on a number of courses perform aseries of practical airborne exercises tosupport their theoretical studies. Somestudents also experience hands-on flyingexercises in the single-engined Bulldogaircraft also operated by the Centre.

There are 11 wind tunnels available, rangingfrom an industrial-scale low-speed tunnel witha rolling road to a Mach 12 gun tunnel forevaluating scale models of missiles andre-entry vehicles.

We have developed a £1 million engineeringflight simulator, which allows rapidprototyping of flight control systems, avionicsand modelling of crew performance.

Our Cabin Safety Research Facility includestwo large-scale simulators and enables usto build and test any current aircraft cabinconfiguration, and future concepts,investigating cabin evacuation in full-scaleaircraft safety trials.

The Multiphase Flow Research Laboratoryenables applied and fundamental studies ofoil and gas production and transportation.The three phase plant (gas, water, oil) isequipped with the state-of-the-art web-basedplant control and management system forresearch and MSc teaching. Individual testloops include three (10 in, 4 in and 2 in) highrisers, an inclinable (up to 20 degrees) 20 mlong flow loop for sand transport studies, acompact separator and multiphase jet pumprig for production boosting work.

The icing tunnel facilities are the largest andnewest of their type in the UK. The main icingtunnel is used for a combination of industrial

R&D and academic research. The droplettunnel provides a unique facility for studyingaircraft icing at the near microscopic scale.

The accident investigation laboratorysupports research and teaching for aircraft,railway and marine accident investigators. Itincludes a range of accident damagedvehicles including fixed-wing and rotary-wingaircraft, piston and turbine engines, a boatand numerous smaller-scale evidencesamples. It can be used to supportinvestigations and for hands-on experience.

There are six computing laboratoriesproviding high-end PC facilities for students.These are dual-boot machines supplied witha range of engineering software. There areapproximately 100 PCs available for students.Researchers and students in the School ofEngineering have access to the Cambridge-Cranfield High Performance ComputingFacility. This is a state-of-the-art dedicatedfacility with 856 processors with a maximumtheoretical speed of over 9TFlops.

The School of Engineering also operates aself-contained eight-hectare research sitewith workshop, fitting facilities, and test cellswith a large air supply. A number of test cellsare equipped with standard test stands for full-scale compressor and combustor studies. Inaddition, the School has modern laboratoriesin which smaller experimental rigs are situated.

The School uses industrial-standard designsoftware, including the CATIA CAD system.This is used in the rapid prototypinglaboratory where physical models areconstructed. These include aircraft andspacecraft display models.

The School has extensive structural testingfacilities for both static and dynamic testing.

Our research facilities are extensive, with much that isunique in the university sector.

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School of EngineeringResearch

The high level of income earned from UK industry forresearch puts Cranfield University in a unique position.Our research is strategic and practical and can befound making a difference in organisations throughoutthe world. As such, our research programmes aredemanding and require dedication – it takes a specialkind of person to complete a Cranfield researchdegree.

The School of Engineering offers PhD, EngD, MPhil andMSc by Research programmes.

Our research activities are focused on the following areas:

• Aerospace engineering• Air transport management• Automotive engineering• Human factors and safety• Mechanics and structures• Offshore engineering• Photonics and optical engineering• Power and propulsion• Process engineering• Simulation and computational engineering• Systems engineering.

For further details, contact:T: +44 (0)1234 754749 E: [email protected]: www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe

For information on funded research studentships in the School ofEngineering please visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/phd

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Aerospace engineeringAerospace engineering is led by ProfessorJohn Fielding and comprises the followingareas of activity:

Aircraft designLed by Dr Howard Smith, the current activitiesof the Aircraft Design Group cover conceptualand preliminary design of a range of aircrafttypes and the areas of aeronauticalengineering that feed into these.

Current research topics include: unmanned airvehicles; laminar flow aircraft; advancedaircraft design concepts; design methods foroperational effectiveness; design of advancedairframe systems and design ofenvironmentally benign aircraft.

The Department is leading the FLAVIIRintegrated programme to produce theDEMON flying demonstrator of an unmannedair vehicle (UAV) to demonstrate flapless flight.

Airframe systems are assuming anincreasingly important role in aircraft design,and research is being performed in the areasof more-electric aircraft and design methodsfor system reliability, maintainability andsurvivability. The Department has extensiveexperience in CAD. The research andteaching activities are supported by UAVdevelopment labs, a systems integration rig,rapid prototype facility and flying UAVs.

AvionicsResearch here is primarily into: flight simulationand modelling; synthetic display environments;future ATM systems; integrated modularavionics design databases simulation;distributed sensor fusion for navigation,guidance and control systems design; andavionics system safety assessment. Tworesearch flight simulators provide a modularrapid-prototyping environment to design andevaluate avionics systems, and an electronicslaboratory has been recently commissioned.

Contact: Dr Howard SmithT: +44 (0)1234 750111 ext 5145E: [email protected]

Aircraft structuresCurrent research topics include: metallic andcomposite structures and designoptimisation; fatigue and damage tolerance;aeroelastic tailoring using smart materials;development of flapping-wing micro airvehicles; active multi-functional structures;finite element modelling; residual stressinfluence and fatigue life prediction;composite impact damage; patch repair;and airworthiness and certification. TheDepartment has a composite structuredevelopment laboratory, together withextensive structural testing facilities.

Contact: Dr Xiang ZhangT: +44 (0)1234 754621E: [email protected]

Advanced engineering methodsProfessor Marin Guenov leads this researcharea which is focused on the development ofadvanced processes, methods and tools forintegrated product development in aerospace.

Main themes include numerical andknowledge-based methods for the capture,decomposition and management of functionalrequirements and engineering of systems andservices; multidisciplinary design analysis andoptimisation; modelling and simulationenvironments and intelligent design formanufacture.

Current projects include: EU/Airbus fundedresearch on modelling and simulation fordigital behavioural aircraft (DBA),multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO)and uncertainty in MDO.

EPSRC and BAE Systems-funded projectshave recently been performed on MDO,design change impact analysis,decomposition and integration of complex

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systems, and customer elicitation models foradvanced acquisition in aerospace.

Contact: Professor Marin GuenovT: +44 (0)1234 754612E: [email protected]

Space Research CentreCranfield Space Research Centre’s (SRC)principal research theme is Distributed SpaceSystems. Our aim is to develop space systemswhich are more capable, lower cost andcleaner for space science and commercialapplications. The Centre’s funding comes fromthe European Space Agency (ESA), theEngineering and Physical Sciences ResearchCouncil (EPSRC) and the UK space industry.

Specific research areas are:

• spacecraft design and manufacture(including business case studies)

• astrodynamics and formation flying• space sensor systems (planetary

exploration, radar remote sensing andspacecraft health management)

• space debris prevention and mitigation.

Cranfield SRC runs the conference series onDynamics and Control of Systems andStructures in Space (the ‘Cranfield SpaceConference’), and its staff have professionalresponsibilities in space industrystandardisation and insurance.

In parallel with our research work, a successfulMSc course in Astronautics and SpaceEngineering trains graduates for careers in thespace industry. Research students areencouraged to attend MSc modules relevantto their research areas.

The Centre collaborates with other Cranfieldcentres of expertise and most of our projectsare partnerships with the UK and Europeanspace industry. Facilities available include aCubesat used for education and research,professional engineering software, and a clean

room designed for the integration of completespacecraft.

Contact: Dr Steve HobbsT: +44 (0)1234 750111 ext 5121E: [email protected]

Aerospace sciencesThe Department of Aerospace Sciences, ledby Professor Dimitris Drikakis comprises threegroups:

• Aerodynamics, Performance and Control• Dynamics, Simulation and Control • Fluid Mechanics and Computational

Science.

The Department of Aerospace Sciences atCranfield University offers three taught Masters’programmes, MSc by Research and PhDprogrammes as well as professionaldevelopment courses. It also has a broadportfolio of research activities funded by theEngineering and Physical Sciences ResearchCouncil, European Union and industry, in theUK and abroad. Its areas of specialisationinclude computational fluid dynamics,experimental fluid mechanics, instrumentation,scientific computing, wind tunnel activities,aerodynamics, flight dynamics and control,flight simulation, autonomous systems, microand nanotechnology, acoustics, materialsmodelling, energy and environmentalapplications, combustion, and technologymanagement. Recent high-profile clients haveincluded the European Commission, Ministry ofDefence, BAE Systems, Airbus, Rolls-Royce plc,AWE, UKAEA and MBDA among many others.

Aerodynamics, performance andcontrolThe Aerodynamics, Performance and ControlGroup includes both academic and researchstaff with a wide range of skills encompassingexperimental fluid mechanics andinstrumentation. Many have international


reputations in their respective fields withmembers responsible for several importantadvances in the understanding of fluid flowcontrol. Experimental simulation capabilitiesrange from flows around buildings within theatmospheric shear layer to aerospace planestravelling at speeds of up to Mach 12. In thesubsonic flow region, the Group is activelyinvolved in studies of external flow control onaircraft wings and engine nacelles.

Contact: Professor Kevin GarryT: +44 (0)1234 750111 ext 5135E: [email protected]

Dynamics, simulation and control(DSC)The Dynamics, Simulation and Control Groupis concerned with the theoretical andexperimental aspects of the dynamics, stabilityand control of all classes of air vehicles.Particular interests include classical stabilityand control, modern control system design,command and stability augmentation,guidance systems design, flying and handlingqualities assessment, aircraft performance,aircraft parameter identification, flightsimulation and flight test. Staff of the Grouphave many years relevant industrial experiencewith proven expertise in the above fields ofinterest. Facilities available to the Group, forboth teaching and research, include variouswind tunnels and dynamic test rigs, the JohnShepherd Systems Laboratory, a large fixed-base flight simulator, a professionalexperimental test pilot and a fully instrumentedflying laboratory aircraft.

Contact: Dr James WhidborneT: +44 (0)1234 750111 ext 5060E: [email protected]

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Fluid mechanics and computational science The Fluid Mechanics and ComputationalScience Group (FMaCS), led by ProfessorDimitris Drikakis, specialises in: fluidmechanics (compressible and incompressibleflows); Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD);aerodynamics, particularly unsteadyaerodynamics; transition, turbulence,instabilities and turbulent mixing; multispeciesand multiphase flows; heat transfer; shock-material interaction; nanotechnology andnanoscience, eg fluid-material interfaces,micro/nanofluidics, particles, multi-walledcarbon nanotubes, membranes; materialsmodelling, particularly multi-scale methods forflows and materials; acoustics –computational aeroacoustics (CAA) andacoustic analogy models, with applications in:

• aerospace and defence• nuclear and mechanical engineering• energy and environment• bio-medicine.

The Group’s activities include bothfundamental and applied research carried outusing theory, advanced modelling andsimulation in conjunction with large-scaleparallel computing, as well as experimentaltesting. The Group has ongoing collaborationwith several academic, industrial andresearch institutions in the UK, Europe andthe USA. Our research is funded by EPSRC,EU, MOD and several researchestablishments and industries such as: DSTL,AWE, UKAEA, MBDA, Eaton Aerospace Ltd,Eurocopter (Germany), DLR (Germany),QinetiQ, BAE Systems, BritishHydromechanics Research (BHR), LosAlamos National Lab (USA), National PhysicalLaboratory, Daresbury Laboratory, Turbomeca(France), Gamesa (Spain), Lambda GmbH(Austria), Lionix (The Netherlands), StAndrews Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns(Essex), Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Trust(London), among others. The computationalnanotechnology (CNT) activity includes

materials modelling, multi-scale modelling(coupling of CFD and molecular dynamicsmethods) and micro/nanofluidics. Within theabove scope, the Group develops methods,models and computer codes and appliesthem to problems in defence, aerospace,mechanical, civil, environmental, chemicaland process engineering, biomedical andnanotechnology sectors.

The Group has access to a broad range ofcomputational facilities including the CranfieldHigh-Performance Computing (HPC) Facility –an HPC cluster designed for massivelyparallel simulations; a 60-processor HPCdedicated to the development of CFD andCNT methods; and the nationalsupercomputing facility at DaresbusryLaboratory, through EPSRC-funded researchconsortia.

Contact: Professor Dimitris DrikakisT: +44 (0)1234 754796E: [email protected]

Air transport managementThe Department of Air Transport at CranfieldUniversity is one of few worldwide thatprovides a team of aviation specialists thathave been working together on the type ofprojects below for almost 20 years. The teamof 20 staff members offers the range ofexpertise required, and a track record ofworking together on air transport researchand consultancy that is second to none.

Research focuses on four key areas:

Airline business developments, including:

• low cost and charter airline businessmodels and operations

• airline operations in remote regions (publicservice routes)

• airline productivity and efficiency• airline distribution and travel planning• airline revenue management• airline alliances

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• environmental costs and policy• aircraft operations and evaluation.

Airport economics and operations,including:

• benchmarking of airport and groundhandling charges

• economic regulation of airports• air traffic forecasting• provision of air transport infrastructure in

remote regions.

Aircraft operations and planning, including:

• fleet planning and aircraft acquisition• aircraft financing• environmental impact of aircraft operations• corporate and business aviation.

Safety and accident investigation, including:

• safety management systems• aircraft safety assessment• aviation operations management• accident and incident investigation (including

air, rail and marine)• risk assessment• airworthiness.

Some of this research is published in the formof either the Department’s own researchreports or articles/papers by staff from theDepartment in academic and otherpublications.

The client list includes major internationalbodies such as the International Civil AviationOrganisation (ICAO), United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP), the WorldBank and other regional development banks,and the European Commission. In the UK,work has been undertaken for the Civil AviationAuthority and Ministries of Transport, Tradeand Industry and Defence, while the Australian,Argentinean, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Swedish,Dutch and Norwegian governments areexamples of overseas clients. A large numberof airlines, airports and civil aviationdepartments worldwide have also benefitedfrom consultancy assignments performed bythe Department's staff.

Recent work has included advice on air trafficforecasting and financial modelling inconnection with airport privatisations in Tunisia,Malaysia, Jamaica, Mexico, Argentina, andLondon Luton. A study was completed for amajor European airline on new transatlanticroutes, and on travel agency relationships foranother European airline. The EuropeanCommission is being provided with a series ofquarterly and annual analyses of the Europeanair transport industry.

Contact: Barbara McGowanT: +44 (0)1234 754288E: [email protected]

AutomotiveAutomotive engineeringThe Department has a well-established recordin powertrain research including enginecombustion and hybrid electric vehicles. Thesehave now been complemented with research inengine dynamics, tribology and vehicle brakesystems. Much of the activity is directedtowards technologies for new powertrains withan emphasis on environmental and fueleconomy issues. These span the range fromcombustion technology and bio-fuel systems tohybrid electric fuel cell vehicles. The techniquesused include analytical methods with computermodelling and simulation but the teamrecognises the importance of experimentalwork both for validation and implementation ofsolutions. Research also includes work on themeasurement techniques themselvesprincipally in the area of visualisation usinglaser and optically based methods. The teamhas always placed a strong emphasis on theimportance of designing practical engineeringsolutions. This is evidenced by the close linkswith industrial partners in almost all of theresearch and development projects, and theproduction of an actual vehicle and itsevaluation as a deliverable.

Our automotive laboratories include:dynamometers for engine testing and a novelwhole vehicle dynamometer; experimentalengines; instrumented and prototype vehicles


for powertrain control studies including anumber of hybrid vehicles; brake and generalpurpose test rigs for component evaluationand comparison; hydrogen fuel cell testing;both engine and brake friction test rigs;industry standard control prototyping softwareand hardware systems; CAN basedinstrumentation; and general data acquisitionand data processing capability. Members ofthe Department also have extensiveexperience with a wide range of standard andbespoke computational and softwarepackages.

Our research work includes:

• the study of practical fuel sprays underrealistic in-cylinder conditions

• measurement of soot and relatednanoparticulates in exhausts

• investigations into alternative fuels such ashydrogen and bio-fuels

• IC engine hybrid vehicle simulation andcontrol

• fuel cell hybrid vehicles• control and electrical architecture evaluation

for hybrid vehicles• regenerative energy capture and storage

methods and their control• studies of internal flow in components• multi-body dynamics including impact

dynamics and contact mechanics• tribology, both computational and

experimental for powertrain subsystems• structural optimisation of brake components• heat dissipation and thermal aspects of

brakes and braking systems.

Contact: Professor Nick VaughanT: +44 (0)1234 754642E: [email protected]

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Power and propulsionThe power and propulsion capabilitiesencompass a comprehensive portfolio ofactivities including analytical research, large-scale laboratory facilities and educationalprogrammes. These add value to theinternational power and propulsion industry.

Rolls-Royce University TechnologyCentre (UTC) in PerformanceEngineeringThe UTC was established by Rolls-Royce plcto undertake long-term research in the broadfield of performance engineering coveringaircraft engines and integration as well asother applications such as marine andstationary gas turbines. Current projectsfocus on:

• simulation, analysis and novel cycles• low-speed whole engine performance

modelling• core modelling and shaft overspeeds• high by-pass turbofan modelling• advanced, environment friendly propulsion

systems.

The interactive relationship with Rolls-Royceplc offers recruitment opportunities to UTCMasters’ and doctoral researchers andaccess to high-quality staff.

Contact: Maria NegusT: +44 (0)1234 754740E: [email protected]

Gas turbine technologyprogrammesA significant amount of research isundertaken within the aegis of the educationalprogrammes. These comprise the ThermalPower MSc and the short and long-termcontinuing professional development coursesof the department. They can encompassland-based, aerospace and marine

applications. Many of our graduates occupysenior positions in international organisations.

Contact: Dr Ken RamsdenT: +44 (0)1234 754712E: [email protected]

Gas turbine engineeringCranfield’s gas turbine engineering history ischaracterised by close links with thepropulsion, power, oil and gas industries. Ledby Professor Riti Singh, areas of expertise areperformance, diagnostics, selection ofequipment, novel power and propulsioncycles, emissions and environment friendlypower and propulsion designs, assetmanagement and life cycle costs. Aninternational client base includes theEuropean Union, EPSRC, E.ON, Shell, MEAand RMC. Our key long-standing activitiesbenefit and enhance the relationships with gasturbine users in a wide range of applications.

Contact: Professor Riti SinghT: +44 (0)1234 754666E: [email protected]

Turbomachinery and icing A large portfolio of sponsored work is onresearch, design, development and large-scale testing in turbomachinery for power, oil,gas and aerospace applications. In addition,research in icing instrumentation andcombustion can also be undertaken. Thisactivity encompasses the mechanical designof rotating and other machinery, supported bythe Design of Rotating Machines MSc. Manyof the projects in this course contribute to theresearch portfolio and knowledge base of thegroup. This extensive portfolio of research issupported by major laboratory and testingfacilities and state-of-the-art computers.

Contact: Dr David MbaT: +44 (0)1234 754681E: [email protected]

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Computational Aerodynamics andCombustion Design GroupDetailed analytical work is carried out with thesupport of advanced analytical techniquesdevoted to the exploration of systems andcomponents within the power and propulsionsector. This includes topics ranging fromaircraft engine interaction to the developmentof advanced computational methods.Combustion applications include emissionsinvestigation, hot section exhausts and gasturbines applications for the aerospace andenergy sectors focusing on design,environment and operability issues.

Contact: Professor Mark SavillT: +44 (0)1234 754752E: [email protected]

Process and systemsengineeringProcess Systems Engineering GroupLed by Dr Hoi Yeung, this Group’s researchfocuses on:

Multiphase flow technologyResearch is primarily concerned with oil andgas extraction and transportation andchemical processes.

Current projects include:

• modelling of multiphase flow-lines• risers• slug detection and control• gas injection• gravity and compact separators• sand transportation.

Flow measurement and fluidinstrumentationOur expertise encompasses electromagnetic,ultrasonic and Coriolis technologies.

Current projects include:

• domestic water meter• compact ultrasonic liquid meter• multiphase flow meter• uncertainty evaluation of metering systems.

Advanced process controlActivity is concerned with optimal plantoperation through feedback control forphysical and chemical processes. Researchcovers nonlinear system identification, modelpredictive control and self-optimising control.

Energy systemsCurrent work includes:

• modelling of power generation andcombined heat and power systems

• modelling of supercritical coal fired powerstation with carbon capture

• performance and viability assessment ofrenewable-energy utilisation schemes

• future energy sources including hydrogenproduction

• technical evaluation of energy policyinstruments

• emission-abatement technologies.

Computational modellingComputational modelling develops advancedcomputational models and numericaltechniques to model: oil, water and gas flowsin transport pipelines; particulates deposition;and oil and water drops dispersion; CFDmodelling of co-fired furnaces. Optimisationwork includes whole plant modelling (egethylene production) using gProm and Hysys.

Contact: Dr Hoi YeungT: +44 (0)1234 758266E: [email protected]


Applied mathematics andcomputing The Applied Mathematics and ComputingGroup is directed by Professor Chris Thompsonand works at the frontier of advancedmathematics and computing in a wide range ofengineering applications.

Specialist areas include:

• image processing (including real-timeprocessing and object recognition)

• vibro-acoustics (including real-timeprocessing, signal analysis and patternrecognition)

• specialist CFD (including custom researchcodes and advanced commercial CFDapplication)

• modelling of multiphase transport includingoil-water-gas flows

• grid computing – an exciting newtechnology offering new computing powerto teams of engineers

• engineering applications (using HighPerformance Computing, Virtual Realitydisplay systems and DistributedComputing)– design optimisation, manufacturability– system performance– prototype scale-up and robustness.

Contact: Professor Chris ThompsonT: +44 (0)1234 754634E: [email protected]

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Engineering photonicsThe Engineering Photonics Group offers adynamic environment for innovative andindustrially relevant postgraduate research atthe highest level. It boasts outstanding facilities,further enhanced by a new suite of state-of-the-art laboratories. Research areas include:

• fibre optic sensors, including fibre Bragg andlong-period gratings

• medical applications of optical sensingtechniques

• optical flow measurement instrumentation foraerodynamic applications

• speckle interferometry: instrumentdevelopment, image processing andapplications

• optical gas sensing: instrument developmentand applications.

Many of the projects are directly linked to majorresearch programmes and it is anticipated thatstudents will participate in overseasinternational conferences.

The head of this Group, Professor Ralph Tatam,was the winner of the NPL Metrology Prize forworld class manufacturing, Frontier Scienceand Measurement Award in 2001 and 2004.

Contact: Professor Ralph P TatamT: +44 (0)1234 754630E: [email protected]

Applied MechanicsCrashworthiness, impact andstructural mechanicsLed by Professor Rade Vignjevic, the Group’smain activities include structural safety,crash/impact protection and optimisation.Much of our research is focused ontheoretical, numerical and experimentalinvestigation of the dynamic behaviour ofmaterials structures

Our expertise has been applied to a numberof engineering sectors, including:

• aerospace (crashworthiness, bird strike,impact on spacecraft, design optimisation)

• automotive (racing and road carcrashworthiness, structural design)

• offshore (modelling extreme wave loadingusing SPH)

• defence (ballistic impact, fragmentation,blast loading).

Our work includes:

• numerical methods development (meshedand meshless methods for structural andcontinuum mechanics)

• material modelling (predicting materialbehaviour under extreme loading for metalsand composites)

• predicting damage and failure in materialsand structures

• material characterisation for metals andcomposites

• multidisciplinary design and optimisation,for example reduction of structural weightthrough the use of advanced materialsusing optimisation techniques

• structural health monitoring for assessmentof structural integrity, including damage andfatigue.

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The Group has developed extensive links withindustry through our knowledge in thedevelopment and application of simulation andexperimental techniques to complex designregimes, where existing tools are inadequate.Much of our research has been linked withEuropean research programmes, involvingcollaboration with industry and researchersacross Europe and internationally. A particularstrength is in methods development, incollaboration with Los Alamos NationalLaboratory (USA), Lawrence LivermoreNational Laboratory (USA) and EMI (Germany).

To complement the simulation and modellingactivity, the Group has access to its ownexperimental laboratory, including dynamicmaterial characterisation facilities, andinstrumentation including optical strainmeasurement.

Contact: Professor Rade VignjevicT: +44 (0)1234 754736E: [email protected]

Offshore engineering and navalarchitectureLed by Professor Feargal Brennan, research isconducted on a range of issues concernedwith offshore platforms and fast craft. Inparticular, the Group is world-leading in theareas of offshore structural integrity designand testing of offshore wind, marine currentand wave power devices in addition tooffshore oil and gas structures and operations.

Work is targeted at developing new orimproved analysis tools and techniques aimedat obtaining a better understanding andprediction of the physics that governs thebehaviour of maritime structures. Thesetechniques are used to investigate anddevelop new structures and systems forapplication within a two to ten-year timescale,and develop specific structures through todetailed feasibility studies and demonstratorprototypes.

Research projects are available in the followingareas:

• hydrodynamics of advanced offshore hullforms

• offshore structural integrity includingreliability, fatigue, fracture mechanics,inspection and testing

• developing new offshore structures throughto detailed feasibility studies, model testingand demonstrator prototypes.

• hydro-elastic and materials behaviour ofslender structures in deep water

• new analysis tools for interactions betweenfloating structures and ocean waves

• vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of slendersubsea structures.

Contact: Professor Feargal BrennanT: +44 (0)1234 758249E: [email protected]


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Systems engineering andhuman factorsLed by Professor Philip John, the Departmentof Systems Engineering and Human Factorshas a worldwide reputation for its researchand consultancy work in the defence,aviation, rail, road and other safety-criticalindustries. The Department has unrivalledfacilities, including a Cabin Safety ResearchFacility which includes two simulators andenables us to build and test any currentaircraft cabin configuration and futureconcepts.

Some of the Department’s principal areas ofactivity include:

Passenger safetyResearch into passenger safety is conductedby Professor Helen Muir and her team. Theresearch which they have conducted hasreceived both national and internationalawards for their contribution to aviation safety.In addition to aviation, the team hasconducted research into passenger survivalfactors in a range of transport settingsincluding rail, marine and offshore.

Recent projects have included the evaluationof cabin safety issues associated with futureconcept airframes involving twin deck andblended wing. The potential contributions ofnew technology to assist passengers andcabin crew in both normal and emergencyoperations is a current area of specialinterest.

Contact: Professor Helen MuirT: +44 (0)1234 758222E: [email protected]

Flight deck design and aviationsafetyWe are uniquely well-positioned to performresearch in this area. Work in flight deckdesign is led by Dr Don Harris and hasincluded:

• the development of human factors criteriafor flight deck certification

• the design and development of anemergency display system for flight controlusing only engine thrust

• the development of a formal error predictionmethodology for the identification of designinduced error on the flight deck.

The Department also promotes its owninternational journal, Human Factors andAerospace Safety.

Contact: Dr Don HarrisT: +44 (0)1234 758227E: [email protected]

Defence human factorsThe ‘Human Factors Integration’ DefenceTechnology Centre (HFI DTC), led by Dr JohnHuddlestone researches technologies tosupport the development of a range ofdefence capabilities. Our Department ofHuman Factors is one of the principalmembers of the Aerosystems International-ledDefence Technology Centre together withacademic and industrial partners.

Contact: Dr John HuddlestoneT: +44 (0)1234 754700E: [email protected]

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Driving Research GroupDirected by Dr Lisa Dorn, the Driving ResearchGroup (DRG) is unique in the UK in that itapplies scientific research and knowledge inorder to deliver more effective training forprofessional drivers – in particular,organisations that employ occupational driversunder pressure to meet recruitment, trainingand operational schedules and targets.

Contact: Dr Lisa DornT: +44 (0)1234 758229E: [email protected]

Systems engineeringThis Group is led by Tim Mackley and hasextensive industrial experience in systemsengineering. The Group’s research is focusedon achieving successful systems in today’sincreasingly complex world.

The research encompasses several relatedthemes:

• understanding and characterising the natureof the increasing systems complexity, bothinternal to the system (e.g. highly integratedsystems; systems with increasing levels ofautonomy) and in its externalinterrelationships (e.g. systems of systems;networked systems)

• understanding and characterising theimplications of these increasing complexitieson our ability to successfully engineer andmanage systems through their lifecycles,including issues of certification, acceptanceand dependability

• developing systems engineering approachesfor achieving successful systems andsystems projects in the face of thesecomplexities.

Contact: Mr Tim MackleyT: +44 (0)1234 758238E: [email protected]

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Advanced LightweightStructures and Impact MSc/PgDip/PgCert

School of EngineeringTaught courses

If you are interested in working in the fieldof structural design, developing crashprotection systems, understanding howmaterials respond to impact loading, orwould like to gain experience in the latestindustry standard numerical analysis tools,then this is the course for you.

The Advanced Lightweight Structures andImpact MSc has been specificallydesigned for engineers wanting to work inthe exciting field of impact-relatedresearch and protection, making thiscourse unique in the UK. Coupled withaccreditation from the Institution ofMechanical Engineers, this courseprovides students a great start to theirprofessional career.

Designing advanced lightweight structuresto perform an intended function over itslifecycle, when subject to a range of staticand dynamic loading conditions, such ascrash, bird strike or explosion, requires anexpertise in a range of areas. This has ledto employer demand for graduates withstrong skills in advanced structuralanalysis techniques and crashworthiness,who can practically apply thisunderstanding to problems, using thelatest numerical simulation tools.

The course is supported by visitinglecturers from the UK and in Europe, whoare leading impact experts from industryand academia, as well as visits to testingorganisations. Using industry standardsoftware, and access to a range ofequipment for dynamic and non-linearmaterial characterisation, the course canbe tailored towards your future careeraspirations, with options in Automotive andAerospace Structures.

Individual research thesisResearch thesis topics vary greatly,allowing students to develop their ownareas of interest and often have industrialinput. Recent topics include:

• racing car crashworthiness• impact on aerospace structures (Bird

strike, hail-ice)• failure of composite materials• structural optimisation.

Suitable for students who areenthusiastic about developing specialistskills and understanding of structuralbehaviour and failure, together with anawareness of impact and crashprotection issues and phenomena. Thiscourse is particularly suitable if youhave a good basic qualification in anyengineering discipline, mathematics, orphysics.

Takes you on to a career in theaerospace, automotive, mechanical ordefence sectors, as well as consultancyand research and developmentorganisations.

You will be taught by and supervisedby academic staff who have experienceof industry and have written manytechnical papers and lecturedworldwide. This is supplemented byinvited contributions from industry andother leading institutions, reinforcing theapplied nature of this course.

Assessment Examinations,assignments, and an individual researchthesis.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in an engineering discipline.




Funding: Limited. Please enquire for details.

Application process: Application form obtainable fromwww.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications or by [email protected].

Contact details:T: +44 (0)1234 758276E: [email protected]

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Compulsory modules include: • Structural Mechanics • Composite Structures• Finite Element Method • Crashworthiness (automotive, or

aerospace)• Simulation for Impact and Crashworthiness• Introduction to Continuum Mechanics• Material Characterisation• Thin-walled Structures.

Option in Automotive Structures:• Automotive Structures Fundamentals• Structural Integrity• Structural Stability/Dynamics.

Option in Aerospace Structures 1:• Structural Stability • Structural Integrity and Testing • Structural Dynamics.

Option in Aerospace Structures 2:• Fluid Mechanics and Loading• Shockwaves and Explosives • Impact Dynamics• Structural Integrity.

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Advanced MechanicalEngineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The course includes a broad range ofmechanical engineering topics includingmechanical engineering design. It providesstudents with a knowledge andunderstanding of advanced aspects ofmechanical engineering combined withnumerical analysis, reliability andmanagement.

The MSc course is run over 12 monthsbeginning with a taught phase followed bya six month individual project. Eightcompulsory subjects are taught in modularform complemented by a groupassignment which deals with an industrialproblem requiring a team-basedmultidisciplinary solution. The coursemodules are:

• Structural Integrity• Structural Mechanics• Fluid Mechanics and Loading• Finite Element Methods• Computational Fluid Dynamics• Prime Movers• Risk and Reliability• Management for Technology.

In addition, students undertake a majorindividual research project. Researchtopics are varied and can be eitherselected from those put forward by theteaching team or chosen by students inagreement with the academic staff.

The research topic is decided upon duringthe first teaching period and work towardsan individual thesis takes place during thesecond half of the MSc course.

The research thesis allows students todevelop their own particular area ofinterest, often providing an opportunity tocollaborate with industry.

Suitable for ambitious graduates andpracticing engineers who wish toenhance their understanding ofmechanical engineering with a view tomanaging large engineering projects.The course is also suitable for studentsas a conversion course from otherbranches of engineering and as anupskilling course for home and overseasgraduates.

Takes you on to a challenging career inindustry, government or research. Thecourse reflects the strengths andreputation of Cranfield Universityparticularly in the energy, transport andmanagement sectors.

You will be taught by a team ofCranfield's leading technology andmanagement experts from across theUniversity with additional contributionsfrom industry leaders and externaltechnical specialists.

Assessment Taught component andgroup assignment 60% (assessed by amixture of examinations andassignments), individual researchproject 40%.

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Entry requirements: A 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in mathematics, physics or an engineeringdiscipline.




Funding: Normally arranged by students prior to application.Limited sponsorship places may be available from time totime. Please contact us for the latest information.


Contact details: T: +44 (0)1234 758276 Email: [email protected]

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Aerospace Dynamics MSc (Options in Aerodynamics andFlight Dynamics)


Skills in the areas of both fluid and flightdynamics are increasingly in demand inthe aerospace sector and related areassuch as automotive, environmental, energyand medicine.

Environmental issues will ensure thataerodynamic refinement will dominate thenext generation of civil transport aircraft,placing even greater emphasis on flightcontrol and flight dynamic aspects.

In the military arena Cranfield hasunparalleled experience in the design anddevelopment of unmanned air vehicles(UAVs). This has drawn heavily onaerodynamic modelling, using both windtunnels and computational fluid dynamics(CFD), as well as flight dynamics.

To ensure students develop the necessaryskills, the School of Engineering has awide range of facilities including 11 windtunnels, both low and high-speed,extensive computing facilities, and aunique engineering flight simulator. We usethe National Flying Laboratory Centreaircraft as a practical means of reinforcingtheory, with in-flight exercises andlaboratories forming the basis of theassessment for core modules.

Initially, a range of core modules provide afirm grounding in aerospace dynamics.Subjects include aircraft aerodynamics,stability and control and performance,together with related analytical techniques.These modules, together with the flyinglaboratories, make up the group flight testcomponent. Students then select specialistmodules which determine their chosenoption either Aerodynamics or FlightDynamics in the taught component.Choice is a key feature of this course,allowing students to build their ownportfolio of skills around a corespecialisation. Options overlap, enablingstudents to spread their area of expertiseor focus on specialist areas.

Research topicsResearch topics are varied and can beeither selected from those put forward bythe teaching team or chosen by studentsin agreement with the academic staff. Recent topics include:

• active flow control in high lift systems• analysis of curved aircraft approach

techniques• sub-boundary-layer vortex generators• UAV simulation using 20-SIM• computation and modelling of icing

instability• development of ‘sense and avoid’ criteria

for UAVs• unsteady intake flows• ground vehicle stability in crosswinds.

Suitable for ambitious graduatesseeking a course with a significantelement of choice and looking to work inthe growing and challenging aerospaceor related industries.

Takes you on to excellent employmentprospects. Recent graduates have foundpositions in the aerospace, automotiveand related sectors. A significant numbergo on to do research and higher degrees.

You will be taught by staff from theAerospace Sciences Department.Teaching is supplemented bycontributions from industry and otheroutside organisations which reinforcethe applied nature of the modules.

Assessment Taught component (40%)and group flight test 50% (assessed bya mixture of examinations andassignments), individual research thesis50%.

Entry requirements: A 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in mathematics, physics or an engineeringdiscipline. Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entryrequirements can apply for the Pre-Master's Course inEngineering (see page 25), successful completion of whichwill qualify them for entry to this course for a second year ofstudy.

Duration: 1 year full-time. Part-time option available, pleasecontact Course Director for more details.


Number of places: 40 in total for both options.

Funding: Please contact us for the latest information. Well-qualified UK applicants may be eligible to apply for the EADSMasters Training Award.


Contact details: T: +44 (0)1234 750111 ext 5135 E: [email protected]

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Research thesisCandidates decide on a research topicduring the first teaching period and worktowards an individual thesis during thesecond half of the MSc course. The researchthesis allows students to develop their ownparticular area of interest, often providing anopportunity to collaborate with industry.

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Aerodynamics Option of Aerospace Dynamics MSc

The Aerodynamics option is designed forstudents seeking a career in aerodynamicdesign, flow control, flow measurement orany sector in which an understanding offluid flows plays a major role.

The continuing search for aerodynamicrefinement and performance optimisationfor the next generation of aircraft andsurface vehicle creates the need forspecialist knowledge of fluid flowbehaviour.



Increasingly, skills in these areas are alsoin demand in sectors such as automotive,environmental, energy and medicine.

Modules Some of the modules for theAerodynamics option include:

• Engine Aerodynamics• Launch and Re-Entry Aerodynamics• Supercritical Aerofoil Design• Experimental Aerodynamics Introduction

to Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Research thesisRecent aerodynamics research thesistopics have included:

• the use of micro vortex generators toprevent or delay separation of a turbulentboundary layer

• vortex trajectory mapping for slenderbodies

• optimisation of a hypersonic intake• aerostable carbon car, aerodynamic drag

reduction• active flow control for high lift systems• transonic nonrectangular surface cavities• trailing edge geometry effects on aerofoil

drag.

Suitable for ambitious graduatesseeking a course with a significantelement of choice and looking to work inthe growing and challenging aerospaceor related industries.

Takes you on to excellent employmentprospects. Recent graduates have foundpositions in the aerospace, automotiveand related sectors. A significantnumber go on to do research and higherdegrees.


Assessment Taught component andgroup flight test 50% (assessed by amixture of examinations andassignments), individual research thesis50%.

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Number of places: 40 (for both options within theAerospace Dynamics MSc).

Funding: Limited. Please contact us for the latestinformation. Well-qualified UK applicants may be eligible toapply for the EADS Masters Training Award.



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Flight Dynamics Option of Aerospace Dynamics MSc


An understanding of the dynamicbehaviour of aircraft, coupled withknowledge of the design andimplementation of modern flight controlsystems, will be essential for the design ofthe next generation of aircraft. Suchknowledge can be applied to a wide rangeof vehicles and the Flight Dynamicsspecialisation is intended for those wishingto develop a career in this area.



Skills in the areas of flight dynamics areincreasingly in demand in sectors relatedto aerospace such as automotive,environmental, energy and medicine.

The course consists of three maincomponents: a group flight test (whichincludes modules related to thefundamental aspects of aeronauticstogether with laboratory exercises in theNational Flying Laboratory Centre (NFLC)Jetstream aircraft), taught modules and aresearch thesis.

Modules Some of the modules for this optioninclude:

• Flying Qualities and Flight Control• Flight Dynamics Principles• Air-vehicle Modelling and Simulation.

Research thesisTypical research thesis topics haverecently included:

• optimal preview control for aircraftground handling

• station-keeping control system for arotor-borne UAV

• performance modelling of the canardrotor wing aircraft

• unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV)formation flight FCS design

• modelling and control of a propulsioncontrolled aircraft (PCA)

• design and validation of autopilot/flightpath control system function modelsusing non-linear dynamic inversion

• the influence of artificial feel systemsdynamics on aircraft longitudinalhandling qualities.

Suitable for ambitious graduatesseeking a course with a significantelement of choice and wishing to work inthe growing and challenging aerospaceor related industries.

Takes you on to excellent employmentprospects. Recent graduates have foundpositions in the aerospace, automotiveand related sectors. A significantnumber go on to do research and higherdegrees.


Assessment Taught component andgroup flight test 50% (assessed by amixture of examinations andassignments), individual research thesis50%.




Number of places: 40 (for both options within theAerospace Dynamics MSc).

Funding: Limited. Please contact us for the latestinformation. Well-qualified UK applicants may be eligible toapply for the EADS Masters Training Award.



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Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc (Options in Aircraft Design, Avionic SystemsDesign and Structural Design)

Modern aircraft are a complex combinationof aerodynamic performance, lightweightdurable structures and systemsengineering. Many technical challengesneed to be balanced for an aircraft toeconomically achieve its designspecification.

The course trains engineers to meet thesechallenges, and prepares them for careersin civil aviation, military aviation oracademia. The aerospace industry has acontinuing need to recruit high-qualitygraduates in disciplines such as structuraldesign, stress analysis, systemsengineering and avionics systems designand integration. The course enablesstudents to specialise in these areas andmakes them highly employable upongraduation.

The course teaches the methodology ofaircraft design including technical,business and management aspects of civiland military aerospace. Its flexibility allowsstudy to be tailored towards areas ofinterest. Students fly in our Bulldog aircraftand large aircraft flight simulator. TheSchool owns a Jetstream Flight Laboratorywhich gives students the opportunity toexperience first-hand the theory throughonboard monitors.

We offer three course options, these are:

• Aircraft Design• Avionic Systems Design• Structural Design.

All three options have a taught componentand individual research project. For theAircraft Design and Avionic SystemsDesign options, students also participate inour extensive group design project. Thisprovides students with the opportunity tobe immersed in a virtual industrial

environment giving them invaluable‘hands-on’ experience of interacting withand working on an aircraft design project.For the Structural Design option, studentsomit the group project but undertake amore extensive individual research project.

The individual research project aims toprovide the training necessary forindividual application to research. It alsodevelops the student’s ability to criticallyevaluate current research so as to advancetheir knowledge in a specific researcharea.

Suitable for students with a backgroundin aeronautical or mechanicalengineering. Other engineeringdisciplines may be considered.Candidates with alternative qualificationssupplemented with relevant industrialexperience may also be considered.

Takes you on to careers in projectdesign, systems design, structuraldesign or avionic engineering inaerospace or related industries, with theaim of progressing to technicalmanagement or chief engineer role.Typical student destinations include BAESystems, Airbus, Dassault and Rolls-Royce plc.

You will be taught by staff with manyyears of industrial experience. Lecturesby senior engineers from externalorganisations reinforce this, particularlyduring the group design project.Experience-based learning is the keymeans of assimilating the taughtmaterial.

Assessment Examinations 10%, groupproject 50%, individual research thesis40%.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in an engineering discipline. Applicants who donot fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for thePre-Master's Course in Engineering (see page 25), successfulcompletion of which will qualify them for entry to this coursefor a second year of study.



Number of places: 75 (across all options)

Funding: Limited. Please contact us for details. Well-qualified UK applicants may be eligible to apply for the EADSTechnology Masters Training Award.


Contact details: T: +44 (0)1234 754664 E: [email protected]

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A successful aircraft design projectrequires engineers to have both technicaland team working skills. The AircraftDesign option will develop your abilities inthese areas through our extensive groupdesign project. The aim of the groupdesign project is to provide students with avirtual industrial environment throughwhich the knowledge and skills acquiredfrom the taught modules can be applied toa real aircraft design project.

Each student is given the responsibility forthe design of a significant part of theaircraft. Students work together and carryout individual tasks which the whole teamis dependent on.

We will train you in the use of industrystandard software such as CATIA andNASTRAN. Our rapid prototyping machinemanufactures wind tunnel models fromCATIA.

The Aircraft Design option has threecomponents – taught modules, groupdesign project and individual researchproject. Students benefit from a widerange of assessment methods includingexaminations, assignments, written thesis,peer review and presentations.

Modules The taught modules cover many aspectsof aircraft design, including structures,systems, aerodynamics, certification,reliability, manufacture and operations.Students take modules in:

• Computer Aided Design• Stress Analysis, Composite Structures,

Fracture Mechanics and DamageTolerance, Sustaining Design (StructuralDurability)

• Finite Element Analysis, StructuralDynamics, Aeroelasticity, StructuralStability

• Airframe Systems, SystemsDevelopment, Reliability, SafetyAssessment and Certification

• Loading Actions, Aircraft Performance,Stability and Control

• Aircraft Conceptual Design• Design for Manufacture, Operation and

Maintainability• Accident Investigation and

Crashworthiness• Power Plant Integration.

Individual research projectThis provides students with the opportunityto study a problem related to aircraftdesign in more detail and add knowledgeto the subject. Topics consist ofconceptual design studies, and theoreticalor experimental research into structures orsystems disciplines. Some topics involvedesign and manufacture of sub-scaleflying demonstrator aircraft. Other topicsoffer opportunities for collaboration withindustry.

Suitable for students with a backgroundin aeronautical or mechanicalengineering. Other engineeringdisciplines may be considered.Candidates with alternative qualificationssupplemented with relevant industrialexperience may also be considered.

Takes you on to careers in projectdesign, systems design, structuraldesign or stress analysis in aerospaceor related industries. The aim is toprogress into a technical managementor chief engineer role. Typical studentdestinations include BAE Systems,Airbus, Dassault and Rolls-Royce plc.

You will be taught by staff with manyyears of industrial experience. Lecturesby senior engineers from externalorganisations reinforce this, particularlyduring the group design project.Experience-based learning is the keyteaching method.






Funding: Limited. Please contact us for details. Well-qualified UK applicants may be eligible to apply for the EADSTechnology Masters Training Award.



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Aircraft DesignOption of Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc

Group design projectAll aircraft design students participate in thecourse group design project. This enablesthem to benefit from extensive application ofthe taught modules to the design of the groupproject aircraft. This teamwork exercise, withspecific individual tasks, recreates a virtualindustrial environment. Each student takesresponsibility for part of the design of theaircraft which could include: structural designof the fuselage or wing; fuel system,environmental control system or secondarypower system design; undercarriage design;reliability, maintenance, performance analysis;costs and operational aspects. Recent projectaircraft include:

• E5 Supersonic Business Jet• A6 Environmentally-friendly Greenliner• MRT7 Air-to-Air Refuelling Tanker• A8 Advanced Regional Airliner.

The international student design team isrepresentative of design teams in theaerospace industry today. Students commentthat working as an integrated team on realdesign problems is invaluable and preparesthem well for careers in a highly competitiveindustry.

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Avionic Systems Design Option of Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc

Modern avionics design with enhancedfunctionality makes it possible for airlinesto operate safely and efficiently; designersto develop and manufacture electric andgreen aircraft; air traffic controllers tomanage traffic efficiently; and for militarypilots to perform their missions effectively.

Students who want to specialise in avionicscan take the Avionic Systems Designoption. This course delivers fundamentalknowledge of avionics systems design,analysis, development, test and airframeintegration. Its flexibility allows study to betailored towards areas of interest such asnavigation systems, flight managementsystems, communication and surveillancesystems.

Students fly in our Bulldog aircraft andlarge aircraft flight simulator to familiarisethemselves with the cockpit environment.The School owns a Jetstream FlyingLaboratory which gives students theopportunity to experience the theory firsthand, for example by measuring the IRSerrors by comparison with GPS.

The Avionic Systems Design option hasthree components – taught modules, agroup design project and individualresearch project. Students benefit from awide range of assessment methodsincluding examinations, assignments,written thesis, peer review andpresentations.

Modules• Inertial and GNSS Systems and their

Integration• Airborne Instrumentation, Avionics Data

Buses, Architecture and Integration• Cockpit Environment, Air Traffic Control,

Radio Systems• Fault-tolerant Avionics Design• Aerospace Software Engineering with ADA• System Development and Life Cycle

Models, Reliability, Safety Assessmentand Certification

• Aircraft Performance, Stability andControl Systems

Individual research projectStudents can select from a portfolio ofsubjects proposed by staff, or developedfrom the student’s own particular interest.Some topics may offer collaboration withindustry. Thesis projects include:

• Mission and trajectory optimisation• traffic collision detection and avoidance• UAV see-and-avoid capability• Integrated Vehicle Health Management

systems (IVHM), including IVHMarchitecture, fault diagnosis reasoning,health ready systems design

• multisensor data fusion methodology forguidance, navigation, control, and all-weather operation

• fly-by-wireless techniques• ethernet-based aircraft data network and

avionics function simulation.

Suitable for students with a backgroundin electrical/electronic engineering,computing, aeronautical engineering orphysics. Other engineering disciplinesmay be considered. Candidates withalternative qualifications supplementedwith relevant industrial experience mayalso be considered.

Takes you on to careers as a projectdesign or avionic systems designengineer in aerospace or related designoffices, with the aim of progressing totechnical management or technicalspecialist.

You will be taught by staff with manyyears of industrial experience. Lecturesby senior engineers from externalorganisations reinforce this, particularlyduring the group design project.Experience-based learning is the mainteaching method.


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Funding: Limited. Please contact us for details. Wellqualified UK applicants may be eligible to apply for the EADSTechnology Masters Training Award.



Group design projectAll avionics students participate in the coursegroup design project. This enables them tobenefit from extensive application of AvionicSystems Design theory and integration ontothe project aircraft. This teamwork exercise,with specific individual tasks, recreates avirtual industrial environment. Individual tasksinclude cockpit control and display systems,flight control systems, integrated navigationsystems, flight management systems,autopilot system, airborne communicationand surveillance systems.

Recent project aircraft include:

• E5 Supersonic Business Jet• A6 Environmentally-friendly Greenliner• MRT7 Air-to-Air Refuelling Tanker• A8 Advanced Regional Airliner.

The international student design team isrepresentative of design teams in theaerospace industry today. Students testifythat working as an integrated team on realdesign problems is invaluable and preparesthem well for careers in a highly competitiveindustry.

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Structural Design Option of Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc


Manufacturers of modern aircraft aredemanding more lightweight and moredurable structures. Students who want tospecialise in structural design can pursuethe individual research thesis in greaterdetail. Hence, students selecting theStructural Design option of the MSc inAerospace Vehicle Design do notparticipate in the group design project.

Students will have the chance to fly theSchool’s Bulldog aircraft as well as ourlarge aircraft flight simulator. The Schoolowns a Jetstream Flying Laboratory whichgives students the opportunity toexperience first-hand the theory throughonboard monitors using industry-standardsoftware.

The Structural Design option has twocomponents – taught modules and anindividual research thesis. Assessment isby examination, an individual researchproject thesis, and an oral presentation.

ModulesThe taught modules cover all aspects ofaerospace vehicle structural design,including stress analysis, finite elementmethods, fatigue, fracture mechanics,damage tolerance, aeroelasticity andstructural stability.

Individual research thesisStudents choose a topic very early in thecourse. This can be selected from aportfolio of subjects proposed by staff, ordeveloped from the student’s ownparticular interest. Some topics may offercollaboration with industry.

Past thesis projects have included:

• experimental/theoretical fatigue andfracture mechanics studies

• smart structures• aeroelasticity• crashworthiness• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or

nonlinear analysis as applied toaerospace structures such as aircraft,helicopters, spacecraft, F1 and otherautomotive applications.

Suitable for students with a backgroundin either aeronautical or mechanicalengineering. Other relevant engineeringdisciplines may be considered.Candidates with alternative qualificationssupplemented with relevant industrialexperience may also be considered.

Takes you on to a career as a projectdesign or structural design engineer inaerospace or related design offices, withthe aim of progressing to technicalmanagement or technical specialist.Typical student destinations include BAESystems, Airbus (UK and Europe),Dassault, Rolls-Royce plc, and MessierDowty.

You will be taught by a range ofCranfield staff, many of whom, includingthe Course Director, have many years ofaerospace industrial experience. Furtherlectures and case studies by seniorengineers from external aerospaceorganisations reinforce this.

Assessment Examinations 20%,individual research thesis 80%.





Funding: Limited. Please contact us for details. Wellqualified UK applicants may be eligible to apply for the EADSTechnology Masters Training Award.



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Air Transport Management MSc

The Air Transport Management courseprovides students with a thoroughgrounding in all air transport issuesalongside managerial, financial andanalytical skills.

Many of the lecture modules include casestudy project sessions and seminars mayalso be led by senior visitors from industry.Air Transport Management students alsoreceive a subscription to the online newsservice ‘Air Transport Intelligence’.

The course has three elements: taughtmodules, a group project and a researchthesis.

Modules Students complete six modules which areassessed by examination and/orassignment:

• Air Transport Fundamentals• Management Fundamentals• Quantitative and Research Methods• Airline Economics and Finance• Airline Operations• Airline Marketing.

Students then pursue one optional modulefrom the following options: Air TransportEngineering, Safety Management, AirlineFleet Planning and Airport BusinessManagement.

Group projectStudents are asked to solve a particular airtransport problem in groups. Each groupsubmits a report and delivers apresentation of its findings andrecommendations.

Individual research thesisThe thesis is an opportunity to study aproblem in detail, and sponsoringorganisations may co-operate in thechoice of a suitable subject.

Research thesis topics vary widely andhave recently included:

• business travel• low cost airline expansion throughout

Europe• the future of in-flight entertainment• airline alliances• the impact of globalisation on aircraft

manufacturers.

Suitable for those with a 1st or upper2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in any discipline looking tobecome a specialist in the air transportarea.

Takes you on to employmentdestinations including airlines (inoperations, marketing or engineering),airport authorities, civil aviationdepartments, airline consultancies oraerospace companies (as salesexecutives or analysts). Graduates fromthis course are highly sought after.

You will be taught by experts fromCranfield’s Department of Air Transportwhich comprises a unique blend of airtransport economists, marketingspecialists and aeronautical engineerswith strong publication records andindustry experience.

Assessment Examinations,assignments, group projects andindividual research thesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or upper 2nd class UK Honoursdegree or equivalent in any relevant discipline. A lowerqualification plus a number of years relevant workingexperience may be accepted as equivalent. Students whosefirst language is not English must attain a IELTS score of 7.




Funding: Limited. Please contact us for details.


Contact details: SOE Admissions T: +44 (0)1234 754236E: [email protected]

Student view:

“The Cranfield Air Transport MSc isextremely well-respected in the business.My current job, working at one of theworld’s leading aircraft lessors, cameabout directly through the company’spast good experiences with Cranfieldgraduates – going forward, the Cranfieldname continues to open doors andsupport my career.

The knowledge I gained is only half thestory – the friends I made and the close-knit ‘Cranfield community’ are whatturned a good year into a great one. Forme there’s no doubt – for peopleenthusiastic for a career in the aviationworld, Cranfield is the number onechoice.”

Jon Howe – Aviation Analyst, AerCap

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The Air Transport Management courseprovides students with a thoroughgrounding in all air transport issuesalongside managerial, financial andanalytical skills.

Many of the lecture modules include casestudy project sessions and seminars mayalso be led by senior visitors from industry.Air Transport Management students alsoreceive a subscription to the online newsservice ‘Air Transport Intelligence’.

The course consists of two elements:modules and a research thesis.

ModulesStudents are required to complete thefollowing modules:

• Air Transport Fundamentals• Quantitative and Research Methods• Economics and Financial Management• Airline Operations.

Students then pursue four optionalmodules from the following:

• Airline Fleet Planning• Airline Marketing• Air Transport Engineering (Maintenance

Operations)• Airport Business Management• Airport Operations• Aviation Safety Management.

Individual research thesisThe thesis is an opportunity to study aproblem in detail, and sponsoringorganisations or the student’s companymay co-operate in the choice of a suitablesubject. Research thesis topics vary widelyand have recently included:

• data-driven airline safety management• a critical study of the Extended-range

Twin-engine Operational PerformanceStandards (ETOPS) experience.

Suitable for those with either a 1st or2nd class Honours degree in a relevantdiscipline, or with an HND and at leastseven years’ relevant work experience,who wish to enhance and focus their airtransport knowledge via a convenientroute while working.

Takes you on to enhanced careeropportunities. Most studentsundertaking this part-time Air TransportManagement MSc are already in full-time management positions in theindustry. The MSc enables them toprogress more rapidly in their chosencareers.

You will be taught by the largestacademic group in the worldspecialising in air transportmanagement. This multidisciplinarygroup includes a unique blend of airtransport economists, marketingspecialists and aeronautical engineerswith strong publication records andindustry experience.

Assessment Examinations,assignments and individual researchthesis.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent and two years’ relevant experience or an HNDand at least seven years’ managerial experience in airtransport.

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (modular).

Start date: Any time throughout the year.


Funding: Please contact us for details.


Contact details: T: +44 (0)1234 754227E: [email protected]

Course description

Air Transport Management MSc (Executive)

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Student view:

“I thoroughly enjoyed the AircraftEngineering MSc course. The broadrange of subjects covered has alreadyproved very useful when working withother disciplines as part of my day job.The group design and individualresearch projects provided excellentopportunities to improve both technicaland non-technical skills.”

Gareth Cherrett – Senior Concept Engineer,Advanced Projects, Autonomous Systems & FutureCapability, BAE Systems

Aircraft Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Aircraft Engineering is a part-timeprogramme specifically for employees inthe aerospace industry. The aim of thecourse is to educate engineers in a broadrange of aircraft engineering subjects andprovide business awareness of the aircraftdesign lifecycle. The course is accreditedby the Institute of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE) and the Royal AeronauticalSociety (RAeS) as fulfilling the furtherlearning requirements for CEng.

The Aircraft Engineering MSc is equivalentto 45 weeks full-time study over threeyears. Attendance at Cranfield is requiredfor up to four weeks of lectures per yearplus regular one-day meetings. Theremainder of the course is undertakenflexibly in the student’s own time.

The MSc course consists of threeelements: taught modules, a group designproject and a research project. PgDipstudents undertake the taught modulesand group design project and PgCertstudents only the taught modules.

ModulesAll students attend five mandatorymodules in:

• Aircraft Conceptual Design• Computer Aided Design• Major Component Design• Integrated Product Development• Manufacturing.

Students also select four optional modulesallowing them to specialise in aircraftdesign, structures, systems orperformance.

Group design projectStudents work together as a team toprogress a project from initial concept to

manufactured hardware. Previous projectshave included:

• the modification of the A1 aerobaticaircraft to a two-seat configuration

• design and production of turbo-jetpowered unmanned air vehicles.

Individual research projectStudents undertake an individual researchproject of their choice allowing them toinvestigate a particular area of interest indetail.

Students use industry-standard softwareincluding CATIA v5 for computer aideddesign and MSC/NASTRAN for finiteelement analysis. There may also be theopportunity to fly in the School ofEngineering’s Jetstream Flying Laboratory.

Suitable for people working inengineering or management positions inthe aerospace industry. This course isideal for those who would like to studyfor an accredited postgraduatequalification in aircraft engineering whilethey are working.

Takes you on to enhanced careeropportunities in the aerospace industry.Enables you to progress further in yourpresent discipline or move into otherspecialist or integration roles.

You will be taught by experiencedCranfield academic staff many of whomhave industrial experience. The coursealso includes visiting lecturers fromindustry who will relate the theory tocurrent best practice.

Assessment Examinations,assignments, group project thesis andindividual research project thesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree,or equivalent, in an engineering discipline. Other qualificationsmay be acceptable if supported by a substantial period ofrelevant work experience.

Duration: MSc: 3 years part-time. PgDip: 2½ years part-time, PgCert: 2 years part-time.



Funding: The majority of students are sponsored by theiremployer.



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The MSc in Airport Planning andManagement is designed to preparestudents for careers in the airport industry,typically working either for an airportauthority, planning consultancy or one ofthe many other suppliers that offerservices to airports. The course covers awide range of subjects while providingstudents with the opportunity to specialisein a particular field.

Many of the taught modules include casestudy project sessions and seminars mayalso be led by senior visitors from industry.Airport Planning and Managementstudents receive a subscription to theonline news service ‘Air TransportIntelligence’.

The course, which has been accredited bythe Chartered Institute of Logistics andTransport (UK), has three elements: taughtmodules, a group project and a researchthesis.

ModulesStudents are required to complete thefollowing modules:

• Air Transport Fundamentals• Management Fundamentals• Quantitative and Research Methods• Airport Business Management• Airport Strategic Planning and the

Environment• Airport Design• Airport Operations.

Group projectStudents are divided into groups andasked to solve a particular researchproblem. Each group submits a report anddelivers a presentation of their findingsand recommendations.

Individual research thesisThe thesis is an opportunity to study aproblem in detail, and sponsoringorganisations may co-operate in thechoice of a suitable subject.

Research thesis topics vary widely. Thefollowing is a sample of recent theses thathave been undertaken by airport planningand management students:

• An investigation into the influence of non-auditory factors on community responseto aircraft noise.

• Developing a model to analyse theimpacts of self-service and web check-inat airports.

• Analysing the implications of breaking-upBAA's sole ownership of Glasgow andEdinburgh airports.

Suitable for those with a 1st or 2ndclass UK Honours degree or equivalentin any discipline looking to become aspecialist in airport planning andmanagement.

Takes you on to employmentdestinations including airport authorities(business development, operations,design and planning), and thosesuppliers that offer services to airports(management and planningconsultancies, IT companies etc).

You will be taught by members ofCranfield’s Department of Air Transportand recognised external specialists.

Assessment Examinations,assignments, group projects andindividual research thesis.

Entry requirements: 1st or upper 2nd class UK Honoursdegree or equivalent in any discipline. A recognisedprofessional qualification plus a number of years’ relevantworking experience may be accepted as equivalent.




Funding Students who have UK/EU fee paying status andwho hold a 1st class Honours degree from a UK University willbe eligible for a full fee bursary on the MSc in AirportPlanning



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Airport Planning andManagementMSc

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Airport Planning andManagementMSc (Executive)

The significant growth in passenger trafficpredicted over the foreseeable future iscreating demand among employers forhighly skilled and qualified graduates todevelop solutions that will help deliversafe, environmentally sustainable,financially viable and operationally efficientairport facilities.

Building on over 40 years of air transportpostgraduate education, CranfieldUniversity’s unique part-time MSc inAirport Planning and Management willequip students with the skills andknowledge required to build a successfulcareer in this exciting and expandingindustry. Students will be able to enjoy theflexibility of undertaking a part-time degreeenabling them to combine work with study.

Stand out from the crowdCranfield University is the only university inthe world to run full and part-time Englishlanguage Masters' courses in airportplanning and management. Achieving thishighly relevant and globally respecteddegree will enable students to differentiatethemselves in a competitive employmentmarket.

Focus on your interestsThis course is comprehensive in thecoverage of all aspects of planning,managing, operating and designingairports. The research thesis provides anopportunity to specialise in a subject ofparticular interest.

Benefit from our reputationCranfield University has been providingpostgraduate education across theaerospace sector for over 40 years. Sostudents can be sure their qualification willbe valued and respected by employersthroughout the world.

Meet employer requirementsThe course is directed by an IndustrialAdvisory Committee comprising seniorrepresentatives from leading airports andassociated sectors. This group ensures

that the course content equips studentswith the skills and knowledge required byleading employers.

StructureThe course consists of two elements:eight modules and one research thesis.Students must complete the course over amaximum registration period of five years.Students must start the course by firstcompleting the Air Transport FundamentalsModule which is offered in Septembereach year.

The remaining modules can be taken inany order. Lectures are given by bothinternal and external speakers, the latterselected for their extensive directknowledge and experience of the industry.

Suitable for those with either a 1st or2nd class Honours degree in a relevantdiscipline, or with an HND and at leastseven years’ relevant work experience.This course is ideal for those who wouldlike to study for an accreditedpostgraduate qualification in airportplanning and management while theyare working.

Takes you on to enhanced careeropportunities in the airport and relatedindustries. The MSc is designed forthose who wish to progress further intheir present discipline or move intoanother specialist field in airportplanning and management.

You will be taught by the largestacademic group in the worldspecialising in air transport and airportplanning and management. Thismultidisciplinary group includes a uniqueblend of economists, planners andairport management specialists withstrong publication records and industryexperience.

Assessment Modules are assessed bya mixture of coursework andexaminations.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor its equivalent relevant experience, or with an HND and atleast seven years' managerial experience in air transport.

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (modular).





Modules • Air Transport Fundamentals• Airport Business Management• Airport Design• Airport Operations• Airport Strategic Planning and the

Environment• Economics and Financial Management• Quantitative and Research Methods• Safety Management.

Research thesisThe thesis is an opportunity to study a problem indetail, and sponsoring organisations or thestudent’s company may co-operate in the choiceof a suitable subject.

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In Europe, the organisation and regulationof safety in civil aviation has undergonesignificant change. In September 2003 asingle central body, the European AviationSafety Agency (EASA), was formed toundertake the regulatory role, includingairworthiness. Greater emphasis towardthe safety and proof of compliance withregulations will be placed on the aviationindustry.

This part-time MSc provides anacademically-recognised high standard ofqualification in airworthiness, afundamental part of aviation safety. Thecourse offers flexibility and choice tostudents, providing a thoroughunderstanding of airworthiness related tothe wide spectrum of technologies inaerospace. Through a series of five-daymodules addressing the key aspects ofdesign, construction and maintenance ofaircraft, the course takes a pragmatic andwide-ranging approach to aviation safety.

Cranfield will bring our considerableexperience in aerospace technology tomeet the training and educationrequirements for industrially basedpersonnel. These combine withexperienced regulators and industrialexperts to enhance and explain the safetyaspects of current airworthiness regulationsin relation to the background technology.

Modules The programme offers a high degree offlexibility and choice. Modules can beselected from the following list:

• Airworthiness – Fundamentals• Air Transport Engineering – Maintenance

Operations• Aircraft Accident Investigation and

Response• Aircraft Fatigue and Damage Tolerance• Aircraft Performance• Aircraft Stability and Control• Aircraft Stressing and Detail Design• Design, Durability and Integrity of

Composite Aircraft Structures

• Fundamentals of Aircraft and EngineAerodynamics

• Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Control• Gas Turbine Fundamentals• Gas Turbine Performance• Introduction to Avionics• Introduction to Human Factors• Manufacturing• Mechanical Integrity of Gas Turbines• Practical Reliability• Properties and Processing of Metals• Safety Assessment of Aircraft Systems• Safety Management Systems in Aviation.

Individual research projectThe subject of the project can be chosento match the research needs of thesponsor and/or the interests of theindividual student.

Suitable for individuals with either a 1stor 2nd class Honours degree in arelevant discipline. Those with extensiveexperience in aerospace or relatedindustrial experience could also qualify.The part-time programme is especiallyrelevant to engineers and technologistsworking in the airworthiness field ofaviation safety, either in a regulatoryauthority or in industry. The format isideal for those who wish to enhance andfocus their knowledge in a structuredpart-time route while still working.

Takes you on to a developing career inaviation safety with the potential of asenior management role.

You will be taught by lecturing staffspecialising in the various aerospacetechnologies and experts from theaviation industry.

Assessment: For the MSc, modularassignments: 50%, individual researchproject: 40%, course dossier/portfolio10%. For the PgDip and PgCert, noresearch project is undertaken.

Entry requirements: A 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevantqualifications, together with significant experience, may beconsidered.


Start date: Any time throughout the year.


Funding: Industrial sponsorship is a feature of the courseand some bursaries are available. Please contact us fordetails.


Contact details:T: +44 (0)1234 754237 E: [email protected]

Course description

Airworthiness MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc

The course was established in 1987 tomeet the requirement of the space industryfor high-quality employees with relevantskills. Our students find that theAstronautics and Space Engineering MScis an intense and fascinating course thatgives them the expert knowledge andtraining to be competitive in a highlyspecialised industry. Students have accessto extensive simulation and computingresources with industry standard software,together with laboratory facilities includinga clean room.

The full-time course has three components:taught modules, a group project andresearch thesis.

ModulesA range of core modules allow students togain a firm grounding in space engineeringbefore they opt for specialist modules tobuild their knowledge in a certain area, egdynamics and control, structural design, orspace system applications.

Group projectBased on the methodology used byindustry in carrying out space missionstudies, students work together on amission concept, with each studentresponsible for a specific sub-system. Thisgives students the opportunity to work in avirtual industrial environment and developskills required to work within a team. Manyprojects involve collaboration with industry.

Individual research thesisThe research thesis allows students todevelop their particular area of interest,often providing an opportunity tocollaborate with the space industry. Topics

cover the whole of space engineering andoften have industrial input. Recent researchthesis topics include:

• launch vehicle analysis• synthetic aperture radar applications• space debris impact simulation• general space mission studies.

Suitable for those with a 1st or 2ndclass UK Honours degree or equivalentin mathematics, physics or anengineering discipline.

Takes you on to a career in the spaceindustries or research. Graduates fromthe programme work with manycompanies including Astrium, VegaGroup, SSTL, SciSys, QinetiQ, BAESystems, Intelsat, and the EuropeanSpace Agency. Some students go on toPhD and other research degrees.

You will be taught by a small team ofdedicated space engineering specialists,including Course Director Dr PeterRoberts, a specialist in astrodynamics,space debris mitigation and systemsengineering; Dr Jenny Kingston, aspecialist in space systems engineeringof small and low-cost satellites; and DrSteve Hobbs, whose researchbackground is in sensor systems, Earthobservation and atmospheric science.Recent sponsors of their work includethe European Space Agency, UKresearch councils, Astrium, and theEuropean Commission.

Assessment Examinations,assignments, group project work andindividual research thesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in mathematics, physics or an engineeringdiscipline. Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entryrequirements can apply for the Pre-Master's Course inEngineering (see page 25), successful completion of whichwill qualify them for entry to this course for a second year ofstudy.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (byresearch/extended thesis).






Student view:

“When I joined Cranfield, I wonderedhow I would be able to acquireknowledge about such a vast subjectas astronautics and space engineering.Looking back, I am amazed at theprecise professionalism of a coursewhich has made me competentenough to be an efficient member ofany professional team involved inprojects in this field. I really feel proud tohave been a student of CranfieldUniversity.”

Kajal Haria – (2004-2005)

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Automotive Product Engineering is theapplication of engineering principles to thedesign and analysis of the automobile inorder to satisfy a performancespecification. This well-established coursehas excellent industrial links and anoutstanding long-term record foremployment of its graduates.

The course includes the study of:• vehicle performance, system and

component design• vehicle concepts, ergonomics and

packaging • vehicle structures and crashworthiness• piston engines, combustion and

emissions• finite element and computer aided

engineering methods • vehicle ride, handling dynamics and tyre

behaviour• automotive control and dynamic

simulation• automotive industry organisation and

project management.

Students’ work is well supported byfacilities including vehicles and vehiclesubsystems, instrumentation, computersand industry standard software and toolchains. The automotive laboratoriesinclude dynamometers for whole vehicleand engine testing, instrumented vehiclesfor handling and performance testing, andspecial-purpose rigs for assemblies andcomponent testing.

ModulesTwo terms of work are structured aroundan integrated lecture programmesupported by a variety of assignments andexercises, some individual and others insmall groups. Students also get theopportunity to experience vehicledynamics in practical sessions using aspecially modified skid car.

Group workStudents undertake substantial group workin designing and optimising a particularvehicle system/assembly. Presentationsare arranged to the Industrial Advisory

Panel members (consisting of practicingautomotive engineers and managers),academic staff and fellow students, tomarket the product and demonstratetechnical expertise. These presentationsgive students the opportunity to developpresentation skills and effectively handlequestions about complex issues in aprofessional manner.

Individual project thesisEach student conducts an individualproject thesis which may involve research,a design feasibility assessment, systemsanalysis or facility development. Most ofthe projects are initiated by industrialcontacts or associated with currentresearch programmes.

Suitable for anyone enthusiastic aboutentering the automotive industry and forautomotive engineers wishing to developspecialist skills. You should have a goodbasic qualification in engineering,mathematics or an applied science anddemonstrate the motivation for anautomotive career.

Takes you on to a career in theautomotive industry. Cranfieldautomotive graduates have an excellentemployment record and currentlyoccupy positions of high responsibility inindustry, such as managers of researchestablishments, chief engineers andengine and vehicle programmemanagers.

You will be taught by academic staffwith experience in industry as well as inother academic institutions. Staff haveled many research projects, writtenmany technical papers and lecturedworldwide. An important part of thecourse are lectures given by leadingengineers in the automotive industry andintegrated within the main modules.

Assessment Examinations 20%, groupwork and assignments 35%, individualproject 45%.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in engineering, mathematics or an appliedscience. Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entryrequirements can apply for the Pre-Master's Course inEngineering (see page 25), successful completion of whichwill qualify them for entry to this course for a second year ofstudy.




Funding: A variety of sources, including competitivebursaries. Please contact us for details.



Course description

Automotive ProductEngineering MSc

Student view:

“Having worked in the automotiveindustry beforehand, I knew exactlywhat I wanted to achieve from thecourse. I am pleased to say thatCranfield delivered on every aspect.What I enjoyed most however, wasthe strong emphasis on teamwork andpersonal development, as well as theexcellent facilities and tutelage. I wouldhave no hesitation in recommendingthe course to prospective students.”

Andrew Fairclough – Platform Package andUnder Body Design and Test, Nissan TechnicalCentre Europe Ltd

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Automotive TechnologyManagement MSc

This course specifically combines thestrengths of Cranfield University intechnology, management and engineeringto provide a learning experience which isdirectly focused on the needs oftomorrow’s automotive technologymanagers.

By exposing students to a broad range oftechnology disciplines, managementpractices and different organisational andcultural perspectives, the course aims toempower delegates to see the ‘big picture’and to appreciate the different factorsrequired for effective technologymanagement within the context of theinternational automotive industry.

Modules The part-time MSc programme requireseach student to study 12 taught modules.The taught element of the programme willtypically be completed within two years,through eight residential blocks atCranfield University and includes thefollowing subjects:

• Fundamentals of Automotive TechnologyManagement

• Advanced Powertrain Systems• Sustainable Energy Technologies• Vehicle Systems and Advanced Driver

Aids• Advanced Materials and Lightweight

Structures• Automotive Manufacturing Systems• Automotive Systems Engineering• Strategic Management• Innovation and Technology Management• Project Management• Supply Chain and Logistics• Personal and Professional Development.

Individual research thesisStudents undertake an individual researchproject. The focus of the project can bechosen to match the commercial needs ofthe sponsoring organisation and/or thecareer aspirations of the student. Onsuccessful completion of the course,students will not only receive an MScdegree, they will also have madeprofessional and personal contacts from awide range of different industries,organisations and academic/researchinstitutions.

Suitable for mid-career engineers,scientists, managers and executives whowill have the responsibility in the futurefor steering the direction of the rapidlychanging, global automotive industry.

Takes you on to senior managementlevels within the automotive industry,including vehicle manufacturers, systemsuppliers and technology consultancies.

You will be taught by academics fromthree Schools within the University –Engineering, Management and AppliedSciences. Within each module there is astrong emphasis on student participationthrough group work and syndicateexercises in conjunction withpresentations from leading experts fromcommerce, industry and academia.

Assessment Each module is assessedby means of a post-module assignment,and/or written examination. The taughtelement contributes 60% of theassessment. The remaining 40% isbased on the individual research project.

Course description


Entry requirements: A 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in an engineering or science discipline and atleast three years work experience within the automotiveindustry.


Start date: March.


Funding: With the majority of delegates already employedwithin the automotive sector, industrial sponsorshipconstitutes the main source of funding for the programme.



Industry view:

“For the first time in the UK, we nowhave a course that really focuses ondeveloping our talented automotiveengineers in new technologies andbusiness management skills.”

Dave Waddell – Director, Product DevelopmentSupport, Nissan Technology Centre Europe Ltd

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The market for unmanned andautonomous vehicles is increasing. Suchvehicles have numerous existing andpotential applications. For example,autonomous air vehicles can be used forsearch and surveillance, mapping, cropspraying and environment and weathermonitoring. Autonomous ground vehicleshave very diverse applications such asfactory automation and mine clearance.

This new MSc programme is unique in theUK, and focuses on the fundamentalscience and technology required for thesuccessful control of autonomousvehicles. Students in the programmeacquire the necessary knowledge andskills to contribute towards theautonomous vehicle industry. The courseis jointly run by the Aerospace SciencesDepartment and Cranfield Defence andSecurity. The taught element will becomplemented by visiting lecturersincluding experts from industry, researchestablishments and governmentdepartments.

The course consists of two equallyweighted components: the taught modulesand a research thesis.

Modules • Introduction to Aerodynamics and

Hydrodynamics• Computational Engineering• Modelling of Dynamic Systems• Control Systems • Vehicle Modelling and Simulation• Air Vehicle Dynamics• Autonomous Systems and Operation• Decision Making in Autonomous

Systems• Guidance and Navigation Systems• Sensor Fusion• Fundamentals of Rotorcraft• Performance, Stability and Control• Multivariable Control Systems• Computational Fluid Dynamics for

Aerospace Applications

• Computational Fluid Dynamics forRotating Wings

• Data and Information Fusion • Vehicle Power and Propulsion• Aircraft Performance, Stability and

Control

Individual research thesisResearch topics can be either selectedfrom those put forward by the teachingteam or chosen by students in agreementwith the academic staff.

Suitable for graduates with an interestin dynamics and control systems whoare seeking employment in theburgeoning autonomous vehicleindustry. In addition to full-time study, themodular approach is especiallyattractive for part-time study. This isenhanced by a three-stage programmefrom a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)to Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)through to a Master of Science (MSc).

Takes you on to excellent employmentprospects. The course is unique in theUK, and the major aerospace industriesare increasing their interests in UAVs(unmanned air vehicles). For graduateswishing to progress to a PhD, the courseprovides an excellent basis from whichto specialise in the fields of dynamicsand control as well as autonomoustechnologies.

You will be taught by staff from theAerospace Sciences Department andCranfield Defence and Security.Teaching is supplemented bycontributions from industry and outsideorganisations which reinforce theapplied nature of some of the modules.

Assessment Examinations andassignments.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreein engineering, or an equivalent degree in engineering,engineering science, physics, applied mathematics or otherappropriate applied science.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.






Course description

Autonomous VehicleDynamics and Control MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Our Computational and SoftwareTechniques in Engineering MSc courseconsists of three parts: core modules,specialist modules and individual researchthesis.

Core modulesStudents begin by following a set of fourcore modules:

• Management for Technology• Computational Methods• Visualisation/GUIs• C++ Programming.

OptionsStudents undertake a further six specialistmodules within one of the following fouroptions:

• Advanced Engineering Analysis andDesign

• Digital Signal and Image Processing• Grid Computing and e-Engineering• Software Engineering for Technical

Computing.

Individual research thesisStudents then go on to undertake anindividual research thesis project, allowingspecialisation within an area of particularinterest. Recent thesis topics haveincluded:

• structural measurement of ceramic foamusing image processing

• grid enabled rendering• vision systems for real time driver

assistance• development and implementation of a

legacy grid application• design optimisation of aircraft turbo

cooler system

Suitable for a wide range of studentswishing to pursue careers in IT,engineering design, signal and imageprocessing applications ande-Engineering.

Takes you on to a position or promotionwithin a wide range of softwaredevelopment companies, consultanciesand allied industries where such skillsare much in demand, both in the EU andbeyond.

You will be taught by a team ofacademic staff and visiting lecturers witha wide range of expertise in engineeringsoftware development, signal and imageprocessing, computer aided engineeringand grid computing.

Assessment Coursework assignments,examination, and individual researchproject (thesis and presentation).

Course description


Entry requirements: Typically a 1st or 2nd class UKHonours degree or equivalent in engineering, science,mathematics, computer science, information technology,communication, networks, or a related discipline. Otherqualifications (eg HND or alternative) may be acceptable,provided there is evidence of sufficient relevant workexperience.




Funding: Bursary support to cover UK/EU fees only isavailable to full-time UK students with a 1st class Honoursdegree in a relevant and appropriate discipline from a UKuniversity. Limited funding may be available to other students.Please contact us for details.


Contact details: T: + 44 (0)1234 754634 E: [email protected]

Student view:

“This Master’s programme, with itsunique blend of the practical andtheoretical aspects of softwaretechniques in computer aidedengineering, has given me theconfidence to move into industry.”

Shanila Fernando – Computational and SoftwareTechniques in Engineering MSc, Computer AidedEngineering option (renamed AdvancedEngineering Analysis and Design)

Computational and SoftwareTechniques in EngineeringMSc (see options below)

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The principal subject areas of theAdvanced Engineering Analysis andDesign option concern software andcomputational techniques and theirapplications. The software, mathematicaland computational methods form thebasis of the modules Geometric Modellingand Design/PLM, Advanced EngineeringAnalysis and Computational Engineering.

These modules cover the application ofCAD for the generation and analysis ofproduct models used to represent thegeometry of such complex artefacts as carbodies and aircraft wings.

The material on CAE Applications andCAE Advanced Applications covers theutilisation of CAE software for design,analysis, data exchange and product lifecycle management. We use the industrystandard system I-DEAS extensively forthis purpose.

Modules The modules are designed to providestudents with the programming techniquesrequired to write and use core CAEsoftware. In this way, students areprepared for the MSc research thesisundertaken in the second half of theacademic year.

The modules are as follows:

• Geometric Modelling and Design• CAE Applications• Geometric Modelling and PLM• Advanced Engineering Analysis• Computational Engineering (Fluids)• Advanced CAE Applications

Individual research thesisSome past thesis topics have included:

• applications of neural networks to themodelling of multiphase flow from oilwells

• design optimisation of helical gear pair inhelicopter transmission systems

• B-spline volume modelling• a graphical user interface for a

multiphase CFD code• rotational symmetry for design evaluation

in assembly-orientated CAD.

Suitable for students wishing to pursuea career as an IT professional andseeking a postgraduate qualification inthe discipline. In particular, this optionwill suit those interested in making acareer in engineering softwaredevelopment, especially in the areas ofcomputer aided design and analysis.

Takes you on to working within therapidly expanding engineering ITindustry sector both in the UK andabroad. Typically, graduates in thisoption are employed by software housesand consultancies, or by CAD/CAM/CAEand other engineering companies insoftware development roles andindustrial research.

You will be taught by a team ofacademic staff and visiting lecturers witha wide range of expertise in manyaspects of software development andcomputer aided engineering.

Assessment Examination, assignmentsand thesis.








Course description

Advanced EngineeringAnalysis and Design Option of Computational and SoftwareTechniques in Engineering MSc

Student view:

“As well as enabling me to gain up-to-date, insightful and quality knowledgein the field of engineering softwaredevelopment, the course hasstimulated my interest even further withseminars from leading industrial expertsin the field.”

Alexandra Brintrup – Computational andSoftware Techniques in Engineering MSc,Computer Aided Engineering option (renamedAdvanced Engineering Analysis and Design)

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Digital Signal and ImageProcessing Option of Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc

Our Digital Signal and Image Processing(DISP) option is aimed at studentsinterested in software development withinthe wide spectrum of industries in whichdigital signal processing and/or digitalimage processing play a significant role.The course consists of taught modulesand an individual research project.

The mathematical and computationalmethods form the basis of the specialistmodules, covering the theory andapplication of DSIP algorithms for theanalysis, interpretation and processing ofdata in diverse fields such as computervision, robotics, vibroacoustics andcondition monitoring, medical diagnosis,remote sensing and telecommunications.

The specialist modules are designed toprovide students with the programmingtechniques necessary to write and usecore DSIP software. This is done byencouraging students to answer problemsheets whose solutions are compoundedin the design, coding and testing of variousDSIP algorithms.

Lectures on various aspects of computingand mathematics support all moduleoptions. We introduce relevant materialfrom numerical analysis to provide thecomputational basis for some of thetechniques used. Mathematical andvisualisation packages are available for thispurpose, including Mathematica andMATLAB.

Modules • Signal Analysis• Digital Signal Processing• Applications of Digital Signal Processing

and Computer Vision• Image Processing• Image Analysis• Machine Learning

Individual research thesisWith the experience and knowledge gainedwithin the lectures, students are equippedfor the MSc research thesis undertaken inthe second half of the academic year.Recent thesis topics have included:

• the short-time and higher order chirpfourier transforms

• image processing for enhancement andsegmentation of optical coherencetomography

• vision systems for real time driverassistance

• pattern recognition for vibration analysisusing fourier components

• optimisation of an edge detectionalgorithm for echocardiographic images.

Suitable for students wishing to pursuea career as an IT professional andseeking a postgraduate qualification inthe discipline.

Takes you on to the rapidly expandingengineering IT industry sector, not only inthe UK but abroad. Graduates in thisoption have open to them a wide range ofcareers embracing telecommunications,the automotive industry, medical imagingand software houses and industrialresearch where demand for skills is high.Cranfield’s numerous industrial contactshelp, particularly our well-establishedresearch collaborations with companieslike Jaguar Cars and Texas Instruments.

You will be taught by a team ofacademic staff and visiting lecturers witha wide range of expertise in the areas ofdigital signal and image processing andsoftware development.


Course description


Entry requirements: Typically a 1st or 2nd class UKHonours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Otherrelevant qualifications, together with significant experience,may be considered.






Contact details:T: +44 (0)1234 754634 E: [email protected]

Student view:

“This course is really interestingbecause it delivers a blend of skills inprogramming, mathematics andsignal/image processing. With suchan MSc, a large area of the softwaredevelopment sector is open to me.”

Dilipan Sebastiampillai – Computational andSoftware Techniques in Engineering MSc, DigitalSignal and Image Processing option

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The Grid Computing and e-Engineeringoption focuses on the computinginfrastructure supporting the rapidlyexpanding grid computing sector in theUK, EU and USA.

It equips students with the scientific andsoftware engineering skills surroundinghigh-performance computing facilities,large data archives, remote sensinginstruments and digital libraries, enablingthem to work successfully within the gridcomputing industry sector, not only in theUK but also in other parts of the world.

Students benefit from state-of-the-artspecialist equipment, including Globusplatforms, Condor, Sun Grid engine andMPI/PVM.

Modules • Fundamentals of Grid Computing and

e-Engineering• Grid Middleware• Grid Development and e-Engineering

Applications (group project)• High-performance Technical Computing

on the Grid• Grid Computing Infrastructures• Computational Engineering.

We also offer the modules as shortcourses to suitably qualified applicants.

Individual research thesisWith the experience and knowledgegained within the lectures, students areequipped for the MSc research thesisundertaken in the second half of theacademic year.

Recent thesis topics have included:

• performance measurement and analysisof enterprise grids

• storage service and resource brokerservice in a grid environment

• grid enabled rendering• content based intelligent grid data

management• access and sharing of distributed spatial

database in a grid environment withOGSA-DAI.


Takes you on to a career in the rapidlyexpanding IT industry sector in the UKand abroad. With the UK, USA and EUexperiencing significant activity in theareas of grid computing ande-Engineering, graduates in this optionalso have open to them a wide range ofcareers embracing scientific andresearch development organisationsand software houses.

You will be taught by a team ofacademic staff and visiting lecturers witha wide range of expertise in gridcomputing and e-Engineering.


Entry requirements: Typically a 1st or 2nd class UK Honoursdegree or equivalent in computer science and engineering,information technology, communication, networks, or a relateddiscipline. Other qualifications (eg HND or alternative) may beacceptable, provided that there is evidence of sufficient relevantwork experience.



Number of places: 16 (full-time or part-time equivalent).




Course description

Grid Computing and e-Engineering Option of Computationaland Software Techniques in Engineering MSc

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The discipline of software engineering isessential for the production of high qualitysoftware across the engineering industry.The Software Engineering for TechnicalComputing option aims to equip studentswith the skills necessary to compete intoday's software industry, as well asproviding exposure to the knowledge andtechniques needed to implement effectivesolutions to technical and scientificcomputing problems.

The student will undertake a range ofhands-on taught modules covering modernsoftware engineering practice andconcurrent computing technologies. Anapplication-based group project isincluded in which students will have theopportunity to work in a team, developskills in project management and gainfurther practical insight into the nature ofsoftware in a technical setting.

The modules are designed to give thestudent a set of skills relevant to therequirements of the software industry,building upon the discipline of softwareengineering and providing specialistknowledge in chosen areas.

Modules cover the implementation of bothlarge-scale technical computingapplications, such as those used onsupercomputers and cluster computing,and also the newly emerging small-scaleplatforms, such as multi-core and streamprocessors.

Students are encouraged to put intopractice what they have learnt byundertaking practical assignmentsthroughout the year and also a researchthesis in the second half of the year.

Core modules• Management for Technology• Computational Methods• Visualisation and GUIs• C++ Programming

Specialist Modules• Advanced Software Engineering for

Technical Applications• Small-Scale Parallel Computing• Applications in High End Computing• Computational Engineering• High Performance Technical Computing• Computing Cluster Management for

Parallel Engineering and ScientificApplications


Takes you on to a career in the rapidlyexpanding IT industry sector in the UKand abroad. With increased need forhigh quality technical software using thelatest technologies, graduates in thisoption will be well placed to followcareers offered by scientific andresearch development organisations andother software houses.

You will be taught by a team ofacademic staff and visiting lecturers witha wide range of expertise in softwareengineering and grid computing.


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Software Engineering forTechnical Computing Option of Computational and SoftwareTechniques in Engineering MSc

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Space, aviation, automotive, chemical andprocess industries, atmospheric sciences,energy, medicine and environment, microand nano-technology. What do all of theseareas have in common? Fluid flows. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is aninherently interdisciplinary branch ofscience with an extremely broad spectrumof applications.

The attraction of CFD in an industrialcontext is twofold. Firstly, CFD enables usto model physical fluid phenomena thatcannot be easily simulated or measured inan experiment, for example weathersystems or hypersonic aerospacevehicles. Secondly, it allows us toinvestigate physical fluid systems morecost-effectively and rapidly than withexperimental procedures.

The growth of computational power in thepast ten years has lead to a dramaticincrease of CFD utilisation within industry.As a consequence there is a considerabledemand for specialists in the subject, toapply and develop CFD methodsthroughout engineering companies and research organisations.

The course will guide you from theory toimplementation and from implementationto the applications of Computational FluidDynamics.

Modules The taught component of the course is splitinto mandatory core modules coveringfundamentals of CFD and optionalapplication modules covering application-specific methods and techniques.

Core modules• Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat

Transfer• Numerical Methods for PDEs• Numerical Modelling for Steady and

Unsteady Incompressible Flows• Numerical Modelling for Steady and

Unsteady Compressible Flows

• Classical Turbulence Modelling• Advanced Turbulence Modelling and

Simulation: LES and DNS• High Performance Computing for CFD• Managing Uncertainty in Simulations:

Validation and Verification• Grid Generation/CAD• Data Analysis, Data Fusion and Post

Processing• The Role of Experimental Data in CFD

Optional modules• CFD for Aerospace Applications• CFD for Micro and Nano Flows• CFD for Rotating Wings• CFD for Automotive Flows• CFD for Multiphase Flows and

Combustion• CFD for Environmental Flows• CFD for Fluid-Structure Flows

Suitable for graduates and professionalengineers wishing to enhance their skillsand knowledge of Computational FluidDynamics. In addition to full-time study,the modular approach is especiallysuitable for part-time study and anattractive option for continuingprofessional development.

Takes you on to excellent employmentprospects within engineering companiesand research organisations. Forgraduates progressing to a PhD, thecourse provides an excellent basis fromwhich to specialise in the developmentand application of both numericalalgorithms and physical models.

You will be taught by staff from theAerospace Sciences Department,supplemented by contributions fromindustry and other leading institutions –reinforcing the applied nature of thecourse.

Assessment Examination, assignment,individual research thesis, viva voce.

Entry requirements: A 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in mathematics, physics, computing or anengineering discipline.




Funding: Bursaries available. Please contact us for details.



Course description

Computational Fluid DynamicsMSc/PgDip/PgCert

Individual research projectYou will conduct a research project,demonstrating your ability to critically evaluatethe existing research literature, to place theresearch into a theoretical and practicalcontext and to exhibit knowledge andunderstanding of Computational FluidDynamics.

Industry view:“Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)has traditionally been one of CranfieldUniversity’s traditional strengths in theaeronautical field. The CFD MSc courseprovides an excellent introduction tothe subject, and equips students withknowledge and skills necessary topursue a career as CFD and fluiddynamics developers. The course willalso be of benefit to professionalengineers who wish to enhance theirunderstanding of theory and gain aninsider’s perspective of CFDapplications.”

Prof. Dr-Ing Anastasios Kokkalis – Director FlightPhysics, CeBeNetwork Engineering & IT GmBH

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Design of Rotating Machines MSc

The Design of Rotating Machines MScaims to train suitable candidates in thedesign of modern machinery in a teachingand research environment. Great emphasisis placed on a creative and imaginativeapproach to design, balanced against acompany’s requirement for profitablemanufacture, quality assurance and globalmarketability.

The course consists of a taughtprogramme and a thesis. Methods ofanalysis, theory and practical applicationsshould enable students to deal with designproblems varying from conceptual designand project management to completestructural integrity and dynamicperformance assessment.

Students have access to state-of-the-artCAE tools, gear design software, FEA/FEMsoftware packages and rotor dynamicssoftware. Significant exposure to thesemodern, state-of-the-art tools andassociated techniques enables students toexploit this technology for maximumbenefit, while being mindful of goodengineering practice and internationalstandards. In addition, students will beable to demonstrate good designmanagement and communication skillswithin a group working environment.

On completion of the course of lectures,students will be equipped with adequateknowledge to design a wide range ofmachines, be able to mathematicallymodel a range of components andmachine assemblies and deal with avariety of engineering problems.

Modules • Computer Aided Engineering• Fatigue and Fracture• Gear Design• Management for Technology• Noise and Vibration• Rotor dynamics• Specification and Performance of

Electrical and Mechanical RotatingEquipment

• Stress Analysis of Machine Components• Vibration Diagnostics of Rotating

Machines• Mini Design Projects

Suitable for graduates with a creativeand imaginative approach to design andthose looking for the additionalresponsibilities of a more productive rolein industry provided by this acceleratedtraining.

Takes you on to career opportunities ina £30 billion industry, includingaerospace, automotive, engineeringdesign, finite element consultancy,gears, machine diagnostics,manufacturing, power generation,propulsion, and transmissionengineering industries.

You will be taught by academic staffactively involved with industry and otherspecialists with industrial andconsultancy experience.

Assessment Examination, assignmentsand thesis.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in applied science, engineering or mathematics.A lower degree or HND with at least five years relevantindustrial experience may be acceptable. Applicants who donot fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for the Pre-Master's Course in Engineering (see page 25), successfulcompletion of which will qualify them for entry to this coursefor a second year of study.


Start date: Full-time: October. Part-time: Flexible forindustry-based students.


Funding: A variety of sources, including industrialsponsorship. Please contact us for details.



Student view:

“A very enjoyable course, covering awide range of topics within the modulechoices. The course helped to focusand clarify my career choices, and nowthat I’ve started work, I’ve found thatmany of the modules I attended arerelevant to the work I’m involved with.”

Andrea Robertson – Graduate ManufacturingEngineer, Messier-Dowty, Gloucester, Design ofRotating Machines MSc

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A wide range of organisations are activelyseeking to reduce the number of roadtraffic incidents for compelling human,legal and financial reasons. Road userbehaviour contributes to almost all roadtraffic accidents. Changing this behaviouris a significant challenge for society.Addressing and influencing driver and riderdecision-making requires suitably qualifiedindividuals with skills and knowledge indriver behaviour and education.

This course is the world's firstpostgraduate qualification in driverbehaviour and education. It was created inresponse to European research identifyinga need to shift the focus away from simplymanaging the control of a vehicle towardseducating road users to understand riskand be safe for life. It aims to meet the UKand EU need for staff with advancedknowledge and skills across all levels ofthe goals for driver behaviour.

The Driver Behaviour and Education MScis taught through specialist taughtmodules and an individual researchproject thesis. The course is structured toenable students to exit at differentpostgraduate qualification levels. Theselevels are PgCert, PgDip and MSc.

Modules To achieve a PgCert qualification, studentsstudy the following modules:

• Introduction to Human Factors• Human Performance and Error• Driver Education• Individual Differences in Driver Behaviour• Influencing Driver Behaviour• Driver Stress and Fatigue.

To achieve a PgDip qualification, studentsstudy a further four modules:

• Research Methods and Statistics• Cognitive Development and Driver Skill• Drug and Drink Driving• Road Traffic Accident Analysis.

Students also submit a research-basedreport for the PgDip.

For the MSc, students undertake theabove modules plus an independentresearch project which requires them toplan, execute, report and present asubstantial thesis that contributes toknowledge in the field.

Suitable for practising road, fleet orhealth and safety managers or drivinginstructors who wish to develop theircareer by enhancing their skills andknowledge of the human factors indriving. The course is also suitable forstudents wishing to pursue a researchcareer in road safety.

Takes you on to career opportunitiesthat range across the traffic andtransport management arena withconsiderable demand for specialists inthe subject of driver behaviour andeducation. These include fleetmanagement, transport managementand the driving instructor industry.Automotive manufacturers andpassenger services will also benefit fromthis qualification. Students may alsowish to pursue a research career indriver behaviour using this course as afoundation for further studies or researchpositions.

You will be taught by a team of full-timeacademic staff and guest experts with arange of expertise in many aspects ofdriver behaviour and education. Ourstaff are both experienced practitionersand/or researchers and have aninternational reputation in the humanfactors field.

Assessment: Coursework assignments,group projects and examinations. Inaddition for the PgDip and MScstudents, an individual research project(thesis and presentation).

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeis preferred (or equivalent eg PgCert in Education, NVQ level4, HND or alternative). A recognised professional qualificationplus a substantial period of relevant working experience,preferably in a management or educational capacity may beaccepted as equivalent.

Duration: 1 year full time. 2-4 years part time (dependenton level of qualification eg PgCert, PgDip, MSc)





Course description

Driver Behaviour and Education MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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Ergonomics and Safety at Work MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The Ergonomics and Safety at Work MSc isaccredited as a qualifying course forGraduate Membership of the ErgonomicsSociety, leading to registration as aprofessional ergonomist.

According to the Human Factors NationalAdvisory Committee for Defence andAerospace: “There is a growing shortageof experienced Human Factorsprofessionals in the UK.”

For industry, creating ‘usable’ productsalso makes a great deal of economicsense. IBM calculated that as a ‘rule ofthumb’, every dollar invested in ease ofuse returned between $10- $100 (IBM.com,2001).

The course comprises 12 compulsorymodules, covering the core areas ofergonomics as a professional disciplineplus an individual research thesis. The lowstudent-to-staff ratio promotes aninteractive approach to delivery. Teachingincludes lectures, seminars, case studies,group work, individual projects, businessgames, visits and guest lectures.

Modules • Introduction to Human Factors• Research Methods and Statistics• Safety, Risk and Reliability• Design of Environments and Work• Human Machine Interaction• Management for Technology• Organisational Change and Development• Human Performance and Error• Training and Simulation• Accident Investigation• Occupational Health• Inclusive Ergonomics

Individual research thesisMSc students also undertake a researchthesis, in which they select an area ofergonomics and examine a key issue indetail. This helps promote useful links withindustry for a future career path.

The Department of Human Factors has arange of specialist equipment available tostudents for research work. This currentlyincludes two aircraft cabin simulators (usedto investigate emergency evacuations andpassenger behaviour) a driving simulator,access to two flight deck simulators,various eye-tracking and physiologicalmonitoring equipment, and a growinglibrary of psychometric test andassessment materials.

Suitable for candidates wishing topursue a career as a professionalergonomist, seeking a postgraduatequalification in the discipline.

Takes you on to further careeropportunities in ergonomics and humanfactors in a range of industrial sectors.

You will be taught by a team ofacademic staff and visiting lecturers witha wide range of expertise in ergonomicsand human factors, especially as appliedto safety critical and high-risk industries.


Course description


Entry requirements: Typically a 1st or 2nd class UK Honoursdegree or equivalent in psychology, physiology/anatomy,engineering, design, biology or a related discipline.




Funding: Some funding may be available for suitably qualifiedUK/EU students. Please contact us for details.



Course Director’s view:

“Ergonomics is not simply aboutavoiding accidents, preventing backpain or making products more ‘usable’.By taking a system-wide viewergonomists can make a positivecontribution to working life. Ergonomicsnow provides the opportunity tosimultaneously enhance the efficiencyof workers while also making their workmore satisfying.”

Don Harris (Reader in Human Factors) – CourseDirector, Ergonomics and Safety at Work MSc

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This world-leading course attracts industryprofessionals from organisations such asBAE Systems, British Airways, the RAF,Oman Air Force, as well as graduates fromengineering, psychology and other degreecourses. The MSc comprises 12 modulesand a research thesis which aim to providestudents with an understanding of thehuman factors and safety issues in design,manufacturing, operations andmaintenance throughout the aeronauticalindustry.

Students benefit from the Department ofHuman Factors’ range of specialistequipment which can be made availablefor research work. This currently includestwo aircraft cabin simulators used toinvestigate emergency evacuations andpassenger behaviour, a driving simulator,access to two flight deck simulators,various eye-tracking and physiologicalmonitoring equipment, and a growinglibrary of psychometric test andassessment materials.

Teaching methods include lectures,tutorials and seminars, case studies,group work, individual projects, businessgames, visits and guest lectures.Successful completion of the taughtmodules is required before students canprogress to the research thesis.

Modules • Introduction to Human Factors• Research Methods and Statistics• Safety, Risk and Reliability• Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance• Fundamentals of Aeronautics and Air

Transport• Management for Technology• Flight Deck Design• Human Performance and Error• Training and Simulation• Accident Investigation• Occupational Health• Aviation Safety Management

Individual research thesisThe research thesis allows students toselect an area of particular interest inaviation and aerospace human factors andexamine this issue in more detail. Thispromotes co-operation with industry andforms links useful for a future career path.Recent thesis work has seen studentsworking with organisations includingAirbus, British Airways, easyJet, VirginAtlantic and the military.

Suitable for students wishing to gain agrounding in human factors and safetyassessment specifically applied to theaerospace industry.

Takes you on to further careeropportunities in aviation and othersafety-critical industries. This MSc hasreceived strong support from theaerospace industry, including Boeing,the Civil Aviation Authority and NationalAir Traffic Services. There are strongemployment prospects for graduates insafety-related management andoperational positions.

You will be taught by a team ofacademic staff and visiting lecturers witha wide range of expertise in manyaspects of human factors andaeronautical operations. Teaching staffinclude world leaders in aviationpsychology, human factors, accidentinvestigation and aircraft design.

Assessment Coursework assignments,examinations, and an individual researchproject (assessed by thesis andpresentation).

Entry requirements: Typically a 1st or 2nd class UKHonours degree or equivalent in engineering, aeronauticalengineering, mathematics, ergonomics, psychology or otherscience. Other qualifications (eg HND or alternative) may beacceptable, provided that there is evidence of sufficientrelevant work experience.




Funding: Some funding may be available for suitablyqualified UK/EU students. Please contact us for details.



Course description

Human Factors and SafetyAssessment in Aeronautics MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Student view:

“This multidisciplinary MSc has provedinstrumental to the successful designand implementation of core humanfactors (HF) training to UK militaryaviation personnel and has helped formulate a more rigorous andcoherent HF policy.”

Lieutenant Commander Justin Saward – UKDefence Aviation Safety Centre

“My newly acquired academicknowledge has helped me to be abetter airline pilot.”

Peter Twang – Captain 747-400 Singapore Airlines Ltd

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Occupational Psychology MSc

The principles of occupational psychologyare fundamental to effective organisationsand the people within them. The appliedapproach to the Occupational PsychologyMSc provides students not only with theopportunity to acquire knowledge of thekey areas of occupational psychology, butalso with the skills to apply that knowledgeto real life situations.

The MSc opens up opportunities forprogression into an exciting career as aprofessional psychologist practicing orresearching in occupational and otherapplied contexts.

The course provides the knowledgerequired by occupational psychologygraduates for such careers, and providestraining in appropriate researchmethodologies and statistical techniques.

The course comprises ten compulsorymodules plus a research thesis. Thecompulsory modules cover the eightdomains of Occupational Psychology (asspecified by the British PsychologicalSociety*) and research methods andstatistical techniques. The low student-to-staff ratio promotes an interactiveapproach to delivery. A range of methodsare used during the modules and includelectures, seminars, case studies, guestlecturers and group work.

Modules • Employee Relations and Motivation• Organisational Change and Development• Selection and Assessment• Training and Simulation• Human Machine Interaction• Design of Environments and Work• Counselling and Personnel Development• Appraisal and Career Development• Statistics and Research Methods – basic• Statistics and Research Methods –

advanced

Individual research thesisStudents also undertake an independentresearch thesis, in which they select anarea of occupational psychology andexamine a key issue in detail. Thedepartment has a range of specialistequipment available to students forresearch work. This currently includes twoaircraft cabin simulators (used toinvestigate emergency evacuations andpassenger behaviour) access to two flightdeck simulators, eye-tracking andphysiological monitoring equipment, and agrowing library of psychometric test andassessment material.

* Subject to accreditation by The BritishPsychological Society

Suitable for candidates wishing topursue a career as a professionalpsychologist within occupational andother applied contexts.

Takes you on to various careers whereapplication of psychological knowledgeand skills are required. Graduates willenjoy good employment prospectswithin the industrial sector, the publicsector, major consultancies and anumber of UK universities.

You will be taught by a team ofchartered psychologists, professionalergonomists and academic staff whocover the range of expertise required forthe MSc. The research interests of theteaching team are varied in terms ofboth topic areas and methodologicalapproaches.

Assessment Coursework assignments,examinations and an individual researchproject (thesis and presentation).

Course description


Entry requirements: Typically a 1st or 2nd class UKHonours degree or equivalent in psychology. Candidates mustbe eligible for the Graduate Basis for Registration of the BritishPsychological Society.







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The Process Systems Engineering MSc isaccredited by the Institution of MechanicalEngineers and the Energy Institute.

There are two options on the ProcessSystems Engineering MSc:

Energy Systems and ThermalProcessesThis option concentrates on practical skillsand techniques for designing energy-efficient systems and processes,managing energy and controllingenvironmental degradation cost effectively.

Process Systems TechnologyThis option focuses on the techniques,practical tools and software required todesign, instrument and control a processplant. A Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)and Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) inthis discipline are also available. Thisoption is accredited by the CharteredInstitution of Building Services Engineers(CIBSE).

Each option has a series of nine taughtmodules (which are made up ofcompulsory and selected optionalmodules) and an extensive individualresearch project. A variety of industriallyrelevant projects are offered to students.

The laboratories of the Process SystemsEngineering Group are well equipped witha range of process scale rigs simulating arange of industrial problems. The £0.5million three-phase flow facility is furnishedwith a state-of-the-art plant managementand control system for both research andteaching purposes.

In addition to the standard University PCnetwork, students benefit from access toleading-edge software for computationalfluid dynamics, dynamic simulation ofprocesses, process control and processoptimisation.

Learning on the course is supported withan electronic-based system. This providesa range of services ensuring that studentscan access information at any time duringthe course. The site enables students to:

• access preparation and post-courseinformation

• download lecture notes• participate in online discussions with

other students and staff• contact academic staff• access library and computer services.

Suitable for engineering or appliedscience graduates.

Takes you on to a successful technicalor management career in a wide rangeof process industries, including oil andgas, petrochemical, chemical, energy,food and drink, water industries or avariety of career opportunities as anenvironmentally-aware energy specialist,with an in-depth understanding ofenergy and its rational use in industry.

You will be taught by members ofCranfield University staff and visiting academic and industrial experts.

Assessment Examinations/assignments50%, thesis 50%.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in engineering or applied science. Otherqualifications with significant industrial experience will beconsidered.




Funding: Some funding may be available for suitably qualified UK/EU students. Please contact us for details.



Course description

Process Systems Engineering MSc (Options in Energy Systems and ThermalProcesses; and Process Systems Technology)

Student view:

“As a mechanical engineer with tenyears’ experience in designing steamsystems, this course helped me fulfilmy ambition of a more energy-relatedrole. I cannot recommend the coursehighly enough, and I am confidentthat anyone who chooses this coursewill get as much out of it as I did.”

Robert Williams Gardner – Energy Management,GEM Ltd

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Energy Systems and Thermal Processes Option of Process Systems Engineering MSc

The Energy Systems and ThermalProcesses option of the Process SystemsEngineering MSc provides students withknowledge and practical experience oftechnologies and techniques for designingenergy-efficient systems, managing energyand controlling environmental degradationin a cost-effective way.

Since 1972, the MSc has produced morethan 1,000 international graduates whonow work as engineers, consultants,advisors and researchers in industry,consultancies, design practices,government departments, local authorities,research organisations and academicinstitutions worldwide.

The course consists of nine taughtmodules and a significant research project.

Students take eight compulsory modulesand select a further one from three optionalmodules:

Compulsory modules• Heat Transfer• Industrial Heating Systems• Power Generation Systems• Thermal Systems Operation and Design

(splits into three sections) – Heat Exchanger Design and Operation– Waste Heat Recovery and Thermal

Storage– Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

• Management for Technology• Environmental Management• Renewable Energy Systems• Energy Management for Industry (splits

into two sections) – Energy and Environmental Economics– Energy Auditing

Optional modules• Process Measurement Systems• Advanced Control Systems• Computational Engineering Techniques

for Industrial Processes

Individual research projectStudents can choose from a variety ofresearch projects. These are oftenundertaken in collaboration with industrialpartners, although students are alsoencouraged to submit topics of their own.These include experimental investigations,practical monitoring, computer simulations,and design and feasibility assessments.Recent research areas have included:

• modelling of energy-conversion systemsand thermal processes

• combined heat and power schemes• renewable energy utilisation• control of environmental pollution• energy and environmental policies• combustion processes• practical heat-transfer problems• process control.

Suitable for engineering and appliedscience graduates interested in energyand its efficient utilisation in industrial andcommercial applications.

Takes you on to work as anenvironmentally-aware energy specialistwith an in-depth understanding of energyand its rational use in industry. Suitablestudents are encouraged to embark onfurther research programmes leading toMPhil and PhD degrees.

You will be taught by members ofCranfield University staff and otheracademic and industrial experts.

Assessment Examinations/assignments50%, thesis 50%.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in engineering or applied science. Otherqualifications with significant industrial experience will beconsidered.







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The Process Systems Technology optionequips students with the skills to:

• design and optimise plant performance• develop awareness of the interactions

between the process plant and itsassociated instrumentation and controlsystems

• increase production rates• improve quality and profitability through

designing process plants with a smallerfootprint, higher throughput, highprocess effectiveness and lowerenvironmental impact.

The course consists of nine taughtmodules and a significant researchproject.

Students take four compulsory modulesand select a further five from sevenoptional modules.

Compulsory modules• Introduction to Process Systems

Engineering• Management for Technology• Reliability and Risk Analysis• Environmental Management

Optional modules• Pumps and Pumping Systems for the

Process Industry• Process Measurement Systems• Process Plant Operations• Advanced Control Systems• Process Simulation and Design• Computational Engineering Techniques

for Industrial Processes• Thermal Systems Operation and Design

(splits into three sections) – Heat Exchanger Design and Operation– Waste Heat Recovery and Thermal

Storage– Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Research projectStudents can choose from a variety ofresearch projects. These are oftenundertaken in collaboration with industrialpartners although students are alsoencouraged to submit topics of their own.These include experimental investigations,practical monitoring, computersimulations, and design and feasibilityassessments. Recent research areas haveincluded:

•process modelling and synthesis•design of process plan equipment•process optimisation•process control•process instrumentation.

The study programme for PostgraduateDiploma (PgDip) consists of nine taughtmodules and a comprehensive designcase study. Postgraduate Certificate(PgCert) students undertake five taughtmodules and a concluding integratingassignment.

Suitable for newly qualified graduatesand engineers who wish to join orprogress to senior roles within theexpanding process industry and itssupporting services.

Takes you on to a technical ormanagement career in the processindustry. This programme applies to oiland gas, petrochemical, chemical, foodand drink, water and energy industries.

You will be taught by members ofCranfield University staff and visitingacademic and industrial experts.

Assessment MSc: examinations/assignments 50%, thesis 50%. PgDip:examinations/assignment 83%, designcase study 17%. PgCert:examinations/assignments 85%,concluding integrating assignment 15%.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in engineering or applied science. Otherqualifications with significant industrial experience will beconsidered.







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Process Systems Technology Option of Process Systems Engineering MSc

Student view:

“Having worked in an oil refinery inColombia for 15 years, I was veryinterested to attend a course inprocess plant design. This coursefulfilled my expectations. The scopeof the course programme is extensiveand the lecturers are well prepared.”

Cassio Tamara – Ecopetrol, Colombia

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Safety and AccidentInvestigation (Air Transport) MSc

Cranfield University is proud to offer theworld’s first full MSc programme designedfor aircraft accident investigators.

Modelled on our annual accidentinvestigation short courses – which have runsince 1977 in collaboration with the UK AirAccidents Investigation Branch – the MScprogramme starts with a pair of intensivethree-week modules in Fundamentals ofInvestigation and Advanced AircraftAccident Investigation Techniques.

These modules involve over 70 presentersfrom all aspects of accident investigationand feature a range of activities such asinvestigative interviewing, legal skills, visitsto the Royal Navy Flight Safety andAccident Investigation Centre, BBC Newsand the AAIB, and six hands-oninvestigation simulations.

Upon completion, students can thenspecialise in particular areas of investigationby choosing four modules from the selectionbelow. Finally, students are expected tocomplete a supervised research thesis on asubject of their choice within the aircraftaccident investigation field.

Modules Optional modules covering a range ofareas are available, including:

Core Skills• Courtroom Skills and the Legal

Responsibilities of the Expert Witness• Investigation and Evidence Collection• Research Methods and StatisticsManagement• Mass Fatality Incidents• Aviation Safety ManagementEngineering• Fire and Explosion Investigations• Engineering Failures and Accidents• Introduction to Forensic Ballistics

Investigations• Introduction to Aircraft Structural

CrashworthinessOperations• Introduction to Human Factors• Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance

• Human Performance and Error• Introduction to Aircraft Performance

Specialist Techniques• Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science

(double module)• Forensic Investigation of Explosives and

Explosive Devices• Forensic Aspects of the Effects of

Explosions on Materials• Surface Science and Engineering• Corrosion in the Offshore Environment• Underwater Vehicles and Systems• Safety, Reliability and Risk Engineering• Safety Assessment of Aircraft Systems• Sonar, Acoustic and Seismic Sensors• Aerial Photography and Digital

Photogrammetry

Suitable for those with a technical oroperational background in air transport orsafety engineering/management whowish to embark upon or develop further acareer in aircraft accident investigation.This course is designed for students whowill attend part-time.

Takes you on to a role as an aircraftaccident investigator. Althoughinvestigators are mainly employed bydedicated government agencies, such asthe UK Air Accidents InvestigationBranch, they are also employed bymanufacturers of airframes, power plantsor other equipment, airlines, air trafficservice providers, safety regulators,insurers and the military.

You will be taught by a wide range ofexperts from across Cranfield University,including members of the CranfieldInstitute for Safety Risk and Reliability andthe Safety and Accident InvestigationCentre. In addition, the course draws upona wide range of external presenters frominvestigation agencies including the UK Air,Rail and Marine Accident InvestigationBranches, the military and beyond.

Assessment Assignments, groupprojects, examinations, investigationsimulations, research thesis.

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Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in any discipline and relevant experience withinaviation, safety or related discipline.

Duration: 3 years part-time (although it may be possible tocomplete in 2 years).

Start date: Please contact us to discuss your individualcircumstances.





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With its very high power-to-weight andpower-to-space ratios, the gas turbineengine dominates the world of aircraftpropulsion. Continuous technologicalevolution has resulted in power plants withexcellent reliability, fuel economy, low noiseand low pollution levels. For similarreasons, gas turbine engines are findingincreasing application in the power, oil,gas and process sectors. The world’s gasturbine industry is currently worthapproximately £30 billion a year. Decisionmaking skills based on detailed technicalknowledge are therefore crucial in anindustry with such a high cost base.

The Thermal Power MSc offers participantsa carefully structured programme thatincorporates a balanced mix of theoreticaland practical course components.

We offer four options, details of which canbe found on the following pages:

• Aerospace Propulsion• Gas Turbine Technology• Power, Propulsion and the Environment• Rotating Machinery, Engineering and

Management.

All share the same structure and muchcommon course material. Theprogrammes comprise a series of lecturesand an extensive industrial research,design or applications project. The finalMSc assessment is weighted equallybetween the examined lecture courses andthe project thesis.

Suitable for talented graduates seekinga challenging and rewarding career inthis international growth industry.

Takes you on to a varied choice ofchallenging career opportunities. ManyThermal Power MSc graduates occupyvery senior positions in theirorganisations, making valuablecontributions to international industries.

You will be taught by members ofCranfield staff and other specialists withextensive industrial and consultancyexperience.

Assessment Examinations,presentations, assignments and thesis.


Duration: 1 year full-time. Part-time MSc by Research byarrangement.

Start date: October and March.


Funding: A variety of sources including industrialsponsorship. Please contact us for details.


Contact details:Stephen Ogaji, Course Director T: +44 (0)1234 758218 E: [email protected]

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Thermal Power MSc (see options below)

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Student view:

“The year studying the Thermal PowerMSc, including my thesis, whichbrought me into close contact withindustry – and more specifically Rolls-Royce – was a very good experience.At the end of the year, not only had Iacquired the knowledge I needed but Ialso had several very interesting joboffers in well-known companies in thefield of gas turbines.”

Susana Franco – Performance Engineer,Alstom Power Switzerland, MSc in Thermal Power

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The Aerospace Propulsion option of theThermal Power MSc gives acomprehensive background in the designand operation of different types ofpropulsion systems for aerospaceapplications to individuals seeking a careerin the design, development, operation andmaintenance of propulsion systems. Sincethe course provides skills that allowgraduates to deliver immediate benefits ina very demanding and rewardingworkplace, our Aerospace Propulsiongraduates are in great demand.

Taught programmeDerived from a seminal programme atCranfield, the course is carefully structuredto meet the needs of candidates from awide range of backgrounds seeking variedcareer and training choices. Theprogramme benefits from lectures byinvited senior engineers and managers indifferent areas of the propulsion and powerindustries. The programme consists of aseries of 12 to 15 modules. A two-weekintensive management module is alsooffered.

Individual thesis projectIndividuals submit a written thesis on anextensive research or design project. Manytheses have been carried out with industrialsponsorship, and have often resulted inpublication in international journals andsymposium papers.

Suitable for talented graduates seekinga challenging and rewarding career in aninternational growth industry.

Takes you on to a varied choice ofchallenging career opportunities. ManyThermal Power-Aerospace PropulsionMSc graduates occupy senior positionsin organisations, making valuablecontributions to international industries.

You will be taught by members ofCranfield staff and other specialists withextensive industrial and consultancyexperience. The course is embedded ina large power and propulsion activitythat is recognised internationally for itsenviable portfolio of research, shortcourses and postgraduate programmes.

Assessment The final assessment isbased on two components of equalweight namely the taught programmeand research project.

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Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in engineering, mathematics or an applied science.Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements canapply for the Pre-Master's Course in Engineering (see page 25),successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to thiscourse for a second year of study.

Duration: 1 year full-time. Part-time MSc by Research by arrangement.



Funding: A variety of sources including industrial sponsorship.Please contact us for details.


Contact details: Stephen Ogaji, Course Director T: +44 (0)1234 758218 E: [email protected]

Aerospace Propulsion Option of Thermal Power MSc

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The Gas Turbine Technology option of theThermal Power MSc gives participantsseeking a career in the design,development, operations and maintenanceof power and propulsion systems acomprehensive background in the designand operation of different types of gasturbines for all applications. As thisprovides skills that allow graduates todeliver immediate benefits in a verydemanding and rewarding workplace, ourGas Turbine Technology graduates arethemselves in great demand.

Taught programmeDerived from a seminal programme atCranfield, the course is carefully structuredto meet the varying needs of candidatesfrom a wide range of backgrounds seekingdifferent career and training choices. Theprogramme benefits lectures by invitedsenior engineers and managers in differentareas of the propulsion and powerindustries. The programme consists of aseries of 12 to 15 modules where a two-week intensive management module isalso offered.

Individual thesis projectIndividuals submit a written thesis on anextensive research or design project. Manytheses have been carried out withindustrial sponsorship, and have oftenresulted in publication in internationaljournals and symposium papers.

Suitable for talented graduates seekinga challenging and rewarding career inan international growth industry.

Takes you on to a varied choice ofchallenging career opportunities. ManyThermal Power-Gas Turbine TechnologyMSc graduates occupy senior positionsin their organisations, making valuablecontributions to international industries.


Assessment The final assessment isbased on two components of equalweight namely the taught programmeand the research project. Assessment isby examinations, assignments,presentations and thesis.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent in engineering, mathematics, physics or anapplied science. Applicants who do not fulfil the standardentry requirements can apply for the Pre-Master's Course inEngineering (see page 25), successful completion of whichwill qualify them for entry to this course for a second year ofstudy.




Funding: A variety of sources includingindustrial sponsorship. Please contact us for details.


Contact details: Stephen Ogaji, Course DirectorT: +44 (0)1234 758218 E: [email protected]

Course description

Gas Turbine Technology Option of Thermal Power MSc

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Power, Propulsion and the Environment Option of Thermal Power MSc/PgDip

The Power, Propulsion and Environmentoption of the Thermal Power MSc is animportant element in developing engineerswith an environmental awareness.

The gas turbine is employed today in awide variety of industrial applicationsincluding oil, power and processindustries. The continuing expansion of theapplications of rotating machinery impliesa multidisciplinary approach to their designand selection – taking into account theirtechno-economic and environmentalimpact – is required.

Modules There are eight compulsory modules:

• Combustors• Engine Systems• Environmental Management• Fuels and Combustion• Industrial Prime Movers• Gas Turbine Theory and Performance• Management for Technology• Turbomachinery.

Optional modules are chosen from:• Materials Selection• Mechanical Design of Turbomachinery• Piston Engines• Gas Turbine Applications• Blade Cooling• Computational Fluid Dynamics• Fatigue and Fracture• Simulation and Diagnostics.

An intensive two-week industrialmanagement module is offered to all MScstudents; this module assists in achieving

exemptions from some engineering councilrequirements. The students also benefitfrom invited lectures from senior engineersand managers in the propulsion and powerindustries.

Individual research projectStudents are required to submit a writtenthesis for a research project carried outduring the course. This thesis is examinedorally in September in the presence of anexternal examiner. Topics can be chosenaccording to the needs and interests of theindividual in consultation with the CourseDirector.

Suitable for talented graduates seekinga challenging and rewarding career in aninternational growth industry.

Takes you on to a varied choice ofchallenging career opportunities.Graduates of this option of the ThermalPower MSc occupy very senior positionsin their organisations, making valuablecontributions to international industries.


Assessment The final assessment isbased on two components of equalweight namely the taught modules andresearch project.

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Funding: A variety of sources includingindustrial sponsorship. Please contact us for details.


Contact details: Dr Stephen Ogaji, Course DirectorT: +44 (0)1234 758218 E: [email protected]

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The Rotating Machinery, Engineering andManagement option of the Thermal PowerMSc gives participants seeking a career inthe design, development, operations andmaintenance of power systems acomprehensive background in the designand operation of different types of rotatingequipment for power, oil, gas, marine andother surface applications. As thisprovides skills that allow graduates todeliver immediate benefits in a verydemanding and rewarding workplace, ourRotating Machinery, Engineering andManagement MSc graduates are in greatdemand.

Taught programmeDerived from a seminal programme atCranfield, the course is structured to meetthe needs of candidates from a widerange of backgrounds seeking variedcareer and training choices. Theprogramme benefits from lectures byinvited senior engineers and managers indifferent areas of the propulsion andpower industries. The programme consistsof a series of 12 to 15 modules. A two-week intensive management module isalso offered.

Individual thesis projectIndividuals submit a written thesis on anextensive research or design project. Manytheses have been carried out withindustrial sponsorship, and have oftenresulted in publication in internationaljournals and symposium papers.

Suitable for talented graduates seekinga challenging and rewarding career inan international growth industry.

Takes you on to a varied choice ofchallenging career opportunities. ManyThermal Power-Rotating Machinery,Engineering and Management MScgraduates occupy very senior positionsin their organisations, making valuablecontributions to international industries.


Assessment The final assessment isbased on two components of equalweight, namely the taught programmeand research project.

Course description

Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management Option of Thermal Power MSc/PgDip

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree orequivalent in engineering, mathematics or an applied science.Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements canapply for the Pre-Master's Course in Engineering (see page 25),successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to thiscourse for a second year of study.




Funding: A variety of sources including industrial sponsorship.Please contact us for details.


Contact details: Stephen Ogaji, Course Director T: +44 (0)1234 758218 E: [email protected]

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School of

ManagementCranfield School of Management is a top internationalbusiness school, one of an elite group of schools to holdthe triple accreditation of The Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The EuropeanQuality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Associationof MBA's (AMBA). The School is renowned for high-qualityteaching, research and strong links with industry andbusiness. Above all, it is known as a school that providesrelevant management solutions.

The Cranfield MBA is one of the top one-yearprogrammes in the world. It not only improvesskills in general management, but also buildsconfidence, emotional intelligence, decisionmaking skills and team-working abilities. Thesequalities make for inspirational leaders and ourstudents often refer to their MBA at Cranfield asa life-changing experience.

Our MSc portfolio is designed to build yourfunctional skills to give your career a significantboost. We place great emphasis on personaldevelopment and practical knowledge whichmakes a genuine difference in today’sworkplace.

The School is also one of the world’s largestproviders of executive developmentprogrammes for practising managers and theopen programme portfolio is consistently one ofthe highest ranked worldwide.

We excel at putting knowledge into action. Oneof our major strengths is our teaching faculty,amongst the largest and most diverse of any

business school in Europe. Leaders in theirchosen field, the teaching faculty are the drivingforce behind Cranfield’s success. Throughconsultancy and research, they are close to theneeds of business, industry and governmentand are consistently current and topical in theirteaching.

Research underpins all of the School’s activities.Our Cranfield Management Research Institutehouses our thriving research centres anddoctoral community and provides a focus for theSchool’s leading-edge research. Our twodoctoral programmes – the full-time and part-time PhD and the Executive Doctorate – enjoythe highest levels of recognition from the UK’sEconomic and Social Research Council and aninternational reputation for academic excellence.

We provide first-class teaching and learningfacilities, including a Management Informationand Resource Centre, The KnowledgeInterchange, a television studio and our ownSchool of Management Career DevelopmentService dedicated to management students.

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ResearchSchool of Management

Working in partnership with industry and government, we undertake research that makes a realdifference to our collaborators and society. Cranfield is extremely proud of its ability to engagewith managers, forging new insights that deliver results. With our focus on rigour, relevance andimpact, Cranfield is at the forefront of theory and practice in management research.

Central to our research mission are our doctoral programmes – the flagship full-time and part-time PhD and the Executive Doctorate (DBA). Both programmes are accredited by the UK’sEconomic and Social Research Council. Our Executive Doctorate is one of only five in the UK tohave such recognition, affirming the programme’s outstanding academic content and the highlevel of support we provide to doctoral students.

Our research training programme, taught by Cranfield experts and guest lecturers from otherinternational schools, is recognised throughout the world as setting the highest standards.Throughout their studies, students benefit from the support of experienced faculty within avibrant and supportive academic community.

The feedback from the last Research Assessment Exercise recognised the School as aninternational institution and world-leading in our engagement with industry and commerce; thescale, resourcing and quality assurance of PhD and DBA activities; and research income. Theresults of this assessment confirm the School’s position as being among the leading researchcentres for business and management in the UK.

The School’s key centres and research strengths are listed on the following pages. Doctoralapplicants are encouraged to position their research proposals in relation to these core areas.

For further details, contact:T: +44 (0)1234 751122 ext 3522 F: +44 (0)1234 754488E: [email protected]: www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/doctorates

Cranfield Management Research Institute

The mission of Cranfield School of Management is toimprove the practice of management. We do this bydeveloping and disseminating relevant and impactfulknowledge – often in collaboration with seniormanagers from industry. Through our wide range ofresearch centres and groups, faculty and studentsresearch topical and timely issues to create newagendas, insights and practical tools to improve thepractice of management.

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Research centres

Business performanceThe Centre for Business Performance is theleading centre for research into organisationalperformance measurement and management.Research themes include:

• the interface between performancemeasurement systems, planning andbudgeting

• new improved approaches to planning andbudgeting

• the role of performance measurement andmanagement in delivering businessperformance

• the use and impact of performancemeasures and targets in reward systems andon organisational learning

• managing the strategic value creation • designing and using effective systems to

improve public service delivery andaccountability

• using strategic performance measurement todrive appropriate behaviour and informdecision-making.

Complex systemsThe Complex Systems Research Centreapplies complex systems thinking to a varietyof domains. Research themes include:

• the management of organisational changeand business performance

• the discovery, design and evolution of newproducts and services, of supply chains andproduction systems

• the study of market evolution and the basisfor sustainable strategies, involving corporatesocial responsibilities and environmentally-sound development

• the development of resilient and adaptivesupply chains and logistic systems usingself-organising, multi-agent models

• spatial, multi-agent models of distributeddecision-making as a basis for regional andurban planning and development.

Corporate responsibilityThe work of the Doughty Centre for CorporateResponsibility focuses on ‘knowledge intoaction for responsible business’. We aim toblend practice, teaching and action-research.Research themes include:

• Values and value: can a commitment toresponsibility and sustainability be a sourceof competitive advantage, in what ways andunder what conditions?

• Responsible entrepreneurship: how does thepractice of responsible business manifest insmaller businesses; what are the lessonsfrom the experience of smaller businesses;what are proving to be the most effectivechannels to market, to engage owner-managers and their enterprises?

• Leadership and governance for corporateresponsibility: are there common themes inthe governance arrangements of businessesmaking the most progress in integratingcorporate responsibility, and how can boardsbest apply these themes?

• Creating effective organisations to supportcollective business action on responsiblebusiness.

Economics and financeThe Centre for Research in Economics andFinance aims to foster cross-disciplinaryresearch into the complementary fields ofeconomics and finance. Research themesinclude:

• competition policy and regulation • privatisation of industries in developed and

developing economies • public private partnerships in the UK and

overseas • financial regulation, including the need for

regulation and compliance • deregulation and market liberalisation

including the telecommunications, energy,water and transport sectors

• international competition policy• banking performance and regulation • fund management and investment analysis • behavioural finance • mergers and acquisitions • market-based accounting research • emerging financial markets • private equity; hedge funds; investment

banking • valuation of intangible assets • corporate governance and shareholder

activism• investment opportunities and real options• financial distress and pricing of debt

securities• cost of capital for regulated industries.


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Entrepreneurial performance andeconomicsThe Bettany Centre for EntrepreneurialPerformance and Economics promotes high-performing ventures among students, facultyand alumni through cutting-edgeentrepreneurial research, teaching andpractice. Core research areas are ineconomics, finance and strategicmanagement. Research themes include:

• the performance of new ventures across thebusiness cycle

• entrepreneurial over and undershooting andits impact on performance

• forecasting the entrepreneurial sector • managing and growing ventures across the

entrepreneurial life cycle • entrepreneurial finance and the

performance of new ventures • intellectual property rights and market

performance • the impact of business planning on new

venture performance • the impact of entrepreneurship education.

Executive learning and leadershipThe Centre for Executive Learning andLeadership’s research supports leading,learning and change in organisations. Ourinterests centre on new approaches toconceptualising and constructing leadership,developing leaders, evaluating executivedevelopment and learning and change in highreliability and extreme contexts. Researchthemes include:

• managing change in extreme contexts• leading for sustainability and issues of

responsible leadership• leadership as an aesthetic • managing risk, resilience and reliability.

Information systems (IS)The Information Systems Research Centre’sresearch is undertaken with industrial,commercial and public sector partners. Itfocuses on improving management practicesneeded to increase the organisational valuerealised from the use of information, systemsand technology. Research themes include:

• integration and alignment of business andIT strategies

• management of information, knowledge,systems and technology

• the changing role of the Chief InformationOfficer

• realising business and organisationalbenefits from IS/IT investments

• managing IT after mergers and acquisitions• innovating through IT• the future IS organisation.

Innovative products and servicesThe development of new products andservices is increasingly challenging fororganisations in both the manufacturing andservice sectors. The Centre for InnovativeProducts and Services aims to developleading-edge management tools, techniquesand approaches that enhance the capabilityof companies to develop successful newproducts and services. Research themesinclude:

• innovation strategy • how organisations create a ‘culture of

innovation’ • project-to-project learning in research and

development • enhanced methods for market research –

so-called ‘hidden needs analysis’ • effective management of the innovation

project portfolio.

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Logistics and supply chainmanagementThe Supply Chain Research Centre is one ofEurope’s largest resources dedicated toresearch into logistics and supply chainmanagement. Our practical, ‘hands on’approach to research is executed by means ofprojects in many of the areas that are ofconcern in managing supply chains today –sponsored by our industrial partners,government and Research Councils. Researchthemes include:

• design of customer responsive supply chains • supply chain strategy development • supply networks for product-service systems • supply chain costing and relationship

modelling • waste in food supply chains• benchmarking• commodity strategies• supply chain risk and resilience • interdependent supply relationships • global sourcing • outsourcing • reverse logistics • sustainability in supply chains.

Programme and projectmanagementThe International Centre for ProgrammeManagement is a world-leading hub for researchand development into this important emergentdiscipline. The Centre has the largest specialistfaculty in Europe, who work with committedpartners from business and government tocreate and apply the latest research-basedknowledge. Research themes include:

• Practices in programme management –focusing both on processes and behaviours.Work streams include: actively managingcomplexity; making programmes learningorganisations; behavioural planning;Enterprise Performance Management (EPM);resilience and the application of Theory ofConstraints to programmes.

• Competencies – developing existing work onprogramme management competencies andexpanding into project management, Project

(or Programme) Management Office (PMO)management and other governancecompetencies.

• Intelligent client/intelligent provider (ICIP) –developing the approaches and behavioursthat will be necessary for improving thedelivery success rates of major complexprogrammes by working with both clientsand service/capability providers.

• Programme management configuration –developing insights into what particularconfigurations of programme and projectresources deliver what type of performance,through an assessment of maturity andstrategic fit and the dynamic capabilities oforganisations.

Strategic marketing and salesThis faculty within the Centre for StrategicMarketing and Sales works with the operatingboards of many global multinationals.Research themes include:

• customer relationship management andcustomer experience

• customer profitability analysis• key account management and strategic

selling• branding and corporate brand management• corporate social responsibility, sustainability

and customer behaviour – reputationmanagement, lobbying and politicalmarketing

• multi-channel customer management –marketing measurement and accountability.

Women leadersResearch within the International Centre forWomen Leaders focuses on gender diversityand leadership. The Centre is the premierresearch centre in Europe for women’sleadership. Our signature research is theannual Female FTSE Report, which isendorsed at the highest level of government.The Centre aims first to understand the issuesfacing senior women managers, and secondthe impact of organisational and personalfactors on women's managerial careers. Muchof our research is qualitative and based onboth male and female samples.

Research themes include:

• women directors – their roles, and how theyinteract on the board

• women’s career development and theirpromotion to leadership roles

• the issues for women working in male-dominated organisational cultures

• how women integrate their careers into theirlives – the impact on retention, careerprogression and flexible working.

Other research strengths

International human resourcemanagement (HRM)Research activities are aimed at examiningHRM within global organisations, the HRimplications of operating across internationalborders and comparing HR practice withindifferent countries. Research themes include:

• international HRM • the management and development of global

careers • international mobility• comparative HRM across countries.

Work organisation and relationshipsResearch is conducted in the areas of peoplemanagement and employee relations.Activities focus on the effective managementof people and organisations. Specific researchinterests include:

• flexible working and work-life balance• managing an age-diverse workforce• human resource management and

performance • the role of HRM • e-HRM and e-recruitment• people management in the voluntary sector• careers.


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Healthcare managementFaculty are currently working on a major studyof the changing realities of middle andfrontline management in the NHS. Researchthemes include:

• How is the management role changing, andwhat are the implications for competenciesand support mechanisms?

• How do managers contribute toorganisational performance and clinicaloutcomes, and what organisationalenvironments respectively block andcontribute to those contributions?

• What are the unique problems inimplementing change in healthcare, howcan these be addressed and what are theimplications for the management role?

Organisational changeFaculty have a range of interests in relation toorganisational change processes. Researchthemes include:

• What are the competencies and widerattributes of the effective change leader orchange agent, and how are these changingunder current economic and organisationalconditions?

• What is the role of organisation politics inshaping and driving change, and what arethe implications for the change leader orchange agent?

• How do middle and frontline managers inparticular contribute to the design andimplementation of change, in healthcare,and in other sectors?

• Why, in many contexts, is change difficult toimplement following extreme, serious,adverse, sentinel or 'never again' events,when one might expect readiness forchange to be high?

• What are the unanticipated consequencesof change, why do they happen and howmight they be managed?

• Organisational change and emotion – whatare the consequences for relationshipswithin organisations?

Operations managementThe operations function is a major element inboth service and manufacturingorganisations. Research projects, undertakenin partnership with UK and Europeancompanies, focus on increasing businesscompetitiveness and developingmanagement knowledge. Research themesinclude:

• successful management of processinnovation

• designing manufacturing plant networkconfiguration

• developing manufacturing plant networkflexibility

• transfer of manufacturing best practice andproduction technology across multi-site,multinational companies

• supplier relationship management byEuropean manufacturing companies

• project and programme management.

Strategic management Our research covers both business andcorporate level strategy. Research themesinclude:

• knowledge management, includingknowledge integration across borders

• value creation and implementation issues inmergers and acquisitions

• sustainability of industry clusters• internationalisation strategy • corporate repositioning • the antecedents of dynamic capabilities• political risk, political strategy, business and

government relations.

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Executive Doctorate DBA

School of ManagementResearch programmes

The ultimate professional businessqualification, this four-year part-timeExecutive Doctorate programme allowsparticipants to remain in managerial orconsulting roles while undertakingintellectually demanding projects that willmake a difference to their organisation andcareer.

The programme focuses on three linkedresearch projects, designed to explore themanagement issue of choice, including areview of literature, followed by twoempirical projects and a linking document,highlighting the contribution of what hasbeen confirmed, what has been developedand what is brand new.

The Executive Doctorate will help develop:

• a 'multiple perspectives' approach toconsidering managerial problems orissues

• the ability to conceptualise and applytheory to practice

• a critical appreciation of participants’insights and conclusions

• the skills to undertake rigorousmanagement research

• the ability to reflect and build on learningskills in communicating anddisseminating research to practitionerand academic audiences.

During the residential weeks we aim to:

• assist in identifying and developing theresearch projects

• provide the research skills to conduct thework successfully.

The research topic is driven by a criticaland challenging management issue, ratherthan an academic research question.Although participants will be highlyeffective managers already, the ExecutiveDoctorate will provide a new platform fordeveloping thinking and learning abilitiesbeyond those attainable throughmanagerial experience alone.

Examples of current Executive Doctorateresearch topics are:

• improving policy delivery in the UK publicsector

• strategic performance management inturbulent environments

• collaborative leadership behaviour andteam effectiveness

• managing the business IT relationship inthe financial services industry

• the key factors affecting post-merger andacquisition business performance.

Suitable for experienced professionals,fast-track managers who already havean MBA or related business qualificationand are seeking continual learning andprogression in their field throughrigorous research, or for those wishingto pursue an academic career bymaking the transition from practice.

Takes you on to a greater contributionin the workplace, giving you a higherintellectual platform to developcapabilities beyond those generallyattainable through normal work. You willimprove your ability to apply concepts topractice, to develop your thinkingprocesses, increase writing skills andenhance professional credibility.

You will be taught by leading Cranfieldacademics contributing to both teachingand supervision. In the first year you aresupported by our research trainingprogramme. As the issues addressed onthe Executive Doctorate programme arereal organisational problems, they tendto be cross-functional, requiring inputfrom a number of faculty with differingexpertise. This is reflected in ourdistinctive panel structure which isnormally three members of School ofManagement faculty, rather than a singlesupervisor. This ensures the mostrelevant expertise is provided.

Assessment Research is assessed by awritten thesis demonstrating a contributionto knowledge in the context of practiceand an oral defence at a viva voce.

Entry requirements: MBA or equivalent. Minimum of 4years’ managerial experience.

Duration: Part-time over 4 years in weekly residential periods.

Start date: Late September.


Funding: Employer sponsorship.

Application process: Research outline and applicationform, which are circulated to appropriate faculty forconsideration. Where applicable, students must achieve aIELTS score of 7 or CPE Grade A or B or CAE Grade A.Candidates are expected to attend Cranfield for interview andadmission tests: critiquing a journal article, Watson-Glaserand RANRA tests. Applicants are advised to submit researchoutlines and applications early as the admissions process cantake 6-8 weeks to complete.

Contact details: Administrator, Research OfficeT: +44 (0)1234 751122 ext 3522 E: [email protected] W: www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/doctorates

Course description

Student view:

“Cranfield is an institution that uniquelycombines academic rigour withpractical emphasis - my involvementwith the programme has reinforced thisview. The programme is well structuredand co-ordinated and I continue to beimpressed with the calibre of thelecturers and fellow students.”

John Pillay – DBA student, Consultant, ChaucerConsulting

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Management PhD

The foundation of the PhD programme isour renowned research methodologycourse. Undertaken by all full-time andpart-time research students in their firstyear of study, the course provides athorough grounding in qualitative andquantitative approaches to researchingmanagement and organisational topics.

In their first year, full-time studentscomplete an MRes degree course,comprising the research methodologycourse and four further, assessed,modules:

• Essential Organisational Theory• Quantitative Methods• Learning and Teaching• A thesis based on Systematic Review.

A key tool for management researchers inproducing a comprehensive and scholarlyliterature review, Systematic Review hasbeen successfully transferred to themanagement field through the pioneeringwork of faculty within the School.

Part-time students complete one moduleof the MRes – the Research MethodologyCourse – and are required to attend onMondays during the first year of study.

After the first year, students continue towork closely with their supervisor indeveloping their research topic through astructured programme of panel reviews.

All PhD students must complete a thesisthat demonstrates an original contributionto knowledge.

Applicants should position their researchtopic within the School’s core researchareas (see School of ManagementResearch, pages 206-210).

Suitable for highly motivated, high-calibre candidates who have severalyears’ work experience and are seekinga career in academia or a portfoliocareer that includes an academicstrand. Candidates who are committedto working entirely in industry areadvised to explore the ExecutiveDoctorate option.

Takes you on to management teachingor research, in the UK or overseas, andprovides considerable scope forsomeone wishing to move from industryto academia.

You will be taught by a member offaculty whose expertise lies within yourchosen research area.

Assessment The research is assessedby written thesis and oral defence at aviva voce.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree,or equivalent. Most students have a Master’s degree as wellas significant management experience.

Duration: 4 years full-time, 6 years part-time.

Start date: Late September/early October. Closing date:May 2010.


Funding: Employer sponsorship, school bursaries, ESRCstudentships, ESRC CASE awards, EPSRC studentships.

Application process: Application form; research proposal;GMAT accepted (minimum score of 600 required – 650 ifcandidate is seeking funding); where applicable, studentsmust achieve a IELTS score of 7 or CPE Grade A or B or CAEGrade A; interview and admission tests: drafting abstract of

journal article and (for candidates without GMAT) Watson-Glaser and RANRA tests. UK and EU candidates are expectedto travel to Cranfield for an interview; special arrangementscan be made for interviewing international applicants.

Contact details: Course Administrator T: +44 (0)1234 751122 ext 3522 E: [email protected]: www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/doctorates

Student view:

“Cranfield offers an outstandingenvironment for those who want toengage with the real world ofmanagement practice rather thanwithdraw to the comforts of anacademic ivory tower. At Cranfield,you will become an entrepreneurresponsible for developing your ownresearch agenda. This allows you toshape your own career and to pursueopportunities that interest you.”

Andreas Birnik – PhD Graduate

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Master of BusinessAdministration MBA

On the Cranfield MBA, students learnabout leading academic thinking, the latestmanagement applications and approachesto implementing improvement andchange. We believe that, alongside thetheory, our emphasis on personal andprofessional development is essential forstudents’ future success. Knowing what todo is very different from making thingshappen and we work with students to buildtheir effectiveness as leaders andmanagers.

During the MBA students develop:

• leadership skills and an understandingof a wide range of managementtechniques

• an understanding of the main functionalareas of management

• an understanding of the importance ofstrategy, cross-function working andmanaging core business processes

• an awareness of the global environmentwithin which organisations operate,including cultural, political and ethicalissues

• the ability to identify, analyse andimplement appropriate conclusions forcomplex problems

• an awareness of their personalstrengths, weaknesses and preferences

• confidence in working with others, andan ability to argue and presentcoherently and persuasively influence.

Core modulesThe first part of the MBA involves anintense and diverse curriculum duringwhich students take 13 core businessmodules. These include a Personal andProfessional Development module uniqueto Cranfield, combining organisationalprocesses and communication with teambuilding and career planning throughoutthe programme.

Elective modulesIn the second part of the programmestudents choose how to apply theirknowledge to real situations through theelectives offered within integrated themes,each based around critical managementdisciplines such as leadership, innovation,entrepreneurship and globalisation.

International Business ExperienceStudents also take part in a one-weekoverseas study tour in the second part ofthe programme, as part of the InternationalBusiness Experience module. Thisprovides an opportunity to apply theirlearning in an international context, todevelop business networks and evaluatebusiness opportunities.

Capstone eventThe programme ends with a student-organised and delivered conference,enabling students to demonstrate to aninvited audience, including recruiters andalumni, their development and learning atCranfield.

FacilitiesWe provide all MBA students with a‘Cranfield-ready’ laptop computer for theduration of the programme. In addition toa computer studio and ManagementInformation and Resource Centre, theSchool has its own television studio, usedfor project presentations and thedevelopment of interpersonal andcommunication skills.

Course description

School of ManagementTaught courses

Student views:

“My year at Cranfield was fantastic; infact it was one of the best years in mylife. I got international exposure, madefriends for life with people from all overthe world, acquired the skills I waslooking for and found a great job insenior management. The CranfieldMBA gave me the confidence tomaster the different situations seniorexecutives face, and the emphasis onpersonal and professional development,presentation and communication skillsas well as leadership has proveninvaluable in my new role.”

Rudi Hausladen MBA – Vice President, Salesand Marketing, Swisslog

“The Cranfield MBA provided me withthe confidence to pursue a careerchange as well as fulfil my desire towork internationally. The lessons learntduring my MBA have really come tothe fore; both through my interactionswith different divisions across thecompany, and my contribution to thestrategic direction of the organisation.”

Ola Ogun – Chief Financial Officer, Cable &Wireless, Barbados

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Class profileWith an average age of 33 and aroundnine years of work experience, studentscome from a wide range of backgroundsand job functions across all areas ofbusiness, the professions and the publicsector. Around 80% are international, andmany of the British students haveinternational work experience. Ourapproach to learning, with its emphasis onlearning in teams, case studies andinteractive lectures, draws widely on theexperience and skills of the students.

Pre-MBA courseThe Cranfield MBA is a very intensiveprogramme and the pace of study is oftena challenge, particularly for those who donot speak English as a first language. Wetherefore offer a two-week pre-MBA coursedesigned to prepare international studentsfor the intensive workload and ourinteractive teaching style. The course isopen only to candidates who have beenoffered and have accepted a place on thefull-time MBA programme.

Career successThere are 11 people in the School’s CareerDevelopment Service, includingfour business psychologists. Much of thesupport they give is integrated into theMBA core programme, including a unique,three-day Leadership Assessment Centre,which is followed by individual executivecoaching throughout the programme,helping students to set and achieve theircareer objectives. This support helped97% of the most recent graduating classfind jobs within three months ofcompleting their studies: 51% changed jobfunction, 42% changed sector and 35%changed function and sector. An additional35% of our MBA students moved country.

Suitable for experienced, ambitiousmanagers from the commercial, publicand not-for-profit sectors, who want tomove from a specialist to a moregeneral management role or toaccelerate or change their career.

Takes you on to accelerated careeradvancement. Cranfield alumni includedirectors of international companies,chief executives of major charities,owners of multimillion-dollar businesses,and heads of government departments.

You will be taught by people whounderstand the challenges of translatingtheory into practice. Most of the facultyhave managerial experience, a strengthreinforced by our close links with outsideorganisations through consultancy,sponsored research and teaching onexecutive development programmes.Many of our academics are worldleaders in their field.

Assessment is spread throughout theprogramme. Written examinations form50% of the marks, other forms ofassessment include case study reports,class tests, group presentations andproject work.

The School of Management inpartnership with Cranfield Defence andSecurity at Shrivenham offer an MBAprogramme specifically designed for thedefence community (for details seepage 55).

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeand/or professional qulification; at least 3 years' post-qualification work experience; GMAT 600 or over. Whereapplicable, students must achieve a IELTS score of 7 or TOEFL100 internet, 600 paper test; CPE grade A or B or CAE grade A.

Duration: 1 year full-time. 2 years part-time or modular.

Start date: Full-time: September. Part-time: January. Modular: January.

Number of places: Full-time: 150. Part-time: 50.Modular: 50.

Funding: There are a range of scholarships available - fromopporuntities for students from particular backgrounds, toscholarships that recognise outstanding academic merit andleadership potential. See the MBA website for details.

Application process: Special MBA application form(includes four short essay questions), GMAT,IELTS/TOEFL/CPE/CAE, interview.

Contact details: Lesley SmithT: +44 (0)1234 754386E: [email protected] W: www.cranfieldMBA.info

Employer view:

“We recruit the best candidates fromthe world’s top business schools andhave always found Cranfield to be afertile recruiting ground. The Cranfieldapproach, mixing intellectual rigour withpractical application, complements theway we contribute to the success ofour clients.”

AT Kearney Management Consultants

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Finance and Management MSc

Our Finance and Management MSccourse provides students with:

• a thorough knowledge of finance theoryand practice

• a good understanding of financialmarkets and institutions

• coverage of the Chartered FinancialAnalyst syllabus, Level 1

• practical knowledge of key managementconcepts and skills

• the skills and understanding to conductrigorous analytical and empiricalresearch in finance.

We also provide students with remoteaccess to the latest internationaldatabases of financial and marketinformation and the specialist statisticaland database tools required to conducttheir own analyses and research. Inaddition to the course’s own portal wherethe students can build their own CV forrecruiters, the whole range of electronicservices provided by the School'sManagement Information and ResourceCentre is available to students online.

Modules Students take a set of seven compulsoryfinance modules covering the key areas offinance in some depth. These areaccompanied by a set of compulsorymanagement modules: accounting,economics, marketing, organisationalbehaviour and personal development andstrategic management, as well as a choiceof four finance electives from a broadmenu of specialist modules.

Suitable for bright, highly-motivatedgraduates looking for a rigorous,advanced and applied education infinance, and an understanding of keymanagement issues.

Takes you on to employmentopportunities in major investment banks,investment management, financialconsultancy, corporate finance orfinancial research.

You will be taught by a faculty with aninternational reputation for teaching andresearch in finance and management,including high-level practitioners. Theprogramme benefits from an activeadvisory panel of senior executives fromleading investment banks and otherfinancial firms, and the possibility ofstudent internships as part of the degreefor carrying out thesis work in some ofthe top financial institutions.

Assessment An overall average score of at least 50% will be required to passthe course, including at least 50% on the thesis. At least 40% is required forindividual examinations. Where a student fails to achieve thisperformance, re-sits are required up to a certain maximum number of credits.After a re-sit, the maximum score on that module will be 50%.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree,or equivalent, in a quantitative discipline. A high level ofnumeracy is an important consideration for admission andtranscripts may be requested. If English is not your firstlanguage students must achieve a IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL92+ internet, 580 paper test. GMAT (550 minimum) may berequired.

Duration: 11 months full-time.



Funding: Scholarships are offered by The British Council andThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office (British CheveningScholarships). Limited bursaries may be offered by theUniversity for exceptional applicants.

Application process: Application form, GMAT,IELTS/TOEFL, interview where necessary.

Contact details: Ellie Varricchio T: +44 (0)1234 758102 E: [email protected]: www.cranfieldmsc.biz/fm

Student view:

“The opportunity to leverage theresources and experience of thecareers service was invaluable. Thehelp and advice with my resume,interview practice, preparation andcareers coaching were crucialelements in securing my job with aleading global investment bank.”

Ivan Zyuzin – Analyst, Goldman SachsInternational, Finance and Management MScstudent 2007/08

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International HumanResource Management Executive MSc


The International Human ResourceManagement MSc provides students witha practical and thorough research-grounded knowledge of international andcomparative Human ResourceManagement (HRM), organisationalbehaviour and employee relations.

The course increases students’understanding of global HR issues andprovides the skills to improve thecontribution of international HR. Withaccess to leading-edge research by theCranfield Human Resources ResearchCentre and the Centre for Research intothe Management of Expatriation, studentsgain the research skills to allow them tocarry out projects in a valid and reflectiveway, and develop business acumen inareas such as international economics,marketing and accounting and finance,while building their consulting skills.

Students also benefit from an onlinelearning portal with services to help withtheir MSc, including access to theManagement Information and ResourceCentre; course administration, news andtimetables; document templates; and acommunication and information facility.

Specifically, students will gain:

• an appreciation of the diverse nationalcontexts in which organisations operateand how their management and HRstrategies are influenced by internal andexternal factors

• an understanding of the key HRstrategies, structures and processesmultinational organisations employ

• the confidence to contextualise globalHR ideas and select appropriateinternational initiatives

• the ability to use a wide range ofpractical skills to select, develop,appraise, compensate and communicatewith staff in an international setting

• expertise in developing andimplementing research projects toaddress pertinent organisational issuesin international HR management.

In addition to studying a set of coursemodules, students also complete anindividual research project or a company-based thesis.

Suitable for practising HR managersand experienced people considering acareer in HR, including those who haverecently taken up an internationalappointment in the UK or overseas.

Takes you on to a successful career ininternational HR management. Throughits rigorous theory and leading-edgeapplications, the programme preparesyou to advance the practice ofinternational people management.

You will be taught by a team of leadingCranfield School of Managementacademics with an internationalreputation for research, publishing andteaching.

Assessment All the taught modules,carrying 50% of the total credits, arecompulsory. Students' progress isassessed regularly both individually andas a group. All modules are assessedand/or examined. Assessment methodsinclude:• individual examinations: individual

assessments under exam conditions,either based around a series ofquestions or a human resource casestudy

• written assignment• presentations and class participation.

Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent, together with a minimum of 2 years' workexperience. If English is not your first language students mustachieve a IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL 92+ internet, 580paper test.

Duration: 2 years part-time (modular). Consists of eightone-week modules which are held at Cranfield.



Funding: Funding opportunities will be discussed atinterview stage.

Application process: Application forms, IELTS/TOEFL,interview where necessary.

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Modules • Strategic International HR Management• International Organisational Behaviour• Research Methodology• Dimensions of Cross-Cultural

Understanding• Global Business Environment• International Employee Relations• In-Company Group Project• Marketing Concepts for International HR• International Compensation and Benefits• Accounting and Finance for International HR

Practitioners• International HR Management Practice• Consulting and Influencing Skills• Specialist Regional HR Topics

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

The full-time Logistics and Supply ChainManagement MSc gives students acomprehensive and practical knowledge oflogistics and supply chain managementwithin the context of a highly stimulating,challenging and exciting learningenvironment.

Specifically, students gain:

• an in-depth understanding of logisticsand supply chain management and theirimportance to contemporary businesses,including the need to manage and plansupply chains within an overall businessenvironment in an integrated manner

• the necessary technical knowledgerelating to the key components of logisticsand supply chain management

• the analytical and managerial skillsnecessary to successfully apply thisknowledge.

The main School computer studio providesaccess to an extensive range of specialistlogistics software, supply chain businessgames, the internet and MSc course portals.

We regularly work with organisations to findthe best way to meet their managementdevelopment needs, and our hands-onconsulting also keeps us in touch with realissues.

The content of the course reflects theimportance of the supply chain conceptand is designed to emphasise the integralnature of logistics. It includes core modulesand an individual thesis project.

Core modules • Manufacturing and Spares Management• Quantitative Modelling• Organisation and Project Management• Supply Chain Process Re-design• Freight Transport• Business Statistics and Forecasting

Warehousing• Demand and Inventory Planning

• Procurement Management• Logistics and the Supply Chain Concept• Physical Network Design• Accounting and Finance for Supply Chain

Management• Information Systems and e-Business• International Logistics• Approaches to Research and Thesis

ElectivesTo help you tailor your learning to your ownspecific interests you will also choose fivespecialist elective modules.

Individual thesis projectThe thesis is your opportunity to undertakea practical and relevant individual project,which may be research- or organisation-based. It gives you the chance to explore aspecific area of interest.

Suitable for both practising managersand suitably qualified recent graduates.

Takes you on to employment by arange of organisations includingconsultancies, manufacturing, retailingand logistics service companies, andnational and international governmentagencies. We provide assistance torecruiters in the process of selectingpotential candidates for specificemployment.

You will be taught by a team with aninternational reputation. Cranfield ishome to Europe's largest facultyspecialising in logistics and supply chainmanagement.

Assessment A student is regarded ashaving passed the programme if he/shehas a weighted average of 50% or moreon each of the components of theprogramme: taught modules,examinations, group and individualproject. In addition, individualexaminations and modules are subjectto a minimum threshold mark of 40%.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree,or professional qualification and a number of years workexperience. If English is not your first language students mustachieve a IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL 92+ internet, 580paper test. GMAT may be required for full-time applicants.




Funding: Details available upon request.

Application process: Application form, GMAT,IELTS/TOEFL, interview.

Contact details: Ellie VarricchioT: +44 (0)1234 758102E: [email protected]: www.cranfieldmsc.biz/lscm

Student view:

“I can honestly say that the resultsexceeded my expectations. Thetechnical content of the course hasadded authority to my dealings withcontractors and suppliers and hasgiven me a range of tools to apply toparticular problems. In addition, therecan be no doubt that Cranfield’sreputation adds weight to thequalification.”

Phil Johnson – Senior Logistics Controller,Marks & Spencer Plc

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Logistics and SupplyChain Management Executive MSc/PgDip


The Centre for Logistics and Supply ChainManagement at Cranfield is one of theworld’s leading centres of education andresearch in supply chain management,offering highly sought-after qualificationsthat give students an invaluablecompetitive edge in today’s global market.

The part-time, modular nature of theprogramme means that each time youreturn to work you will have gainedpractical skills that you can start applyingto your organisation immediately. We workclosely with you to ensure you receive theright level of support – both when you arehere and when you return to work. Thepractical approach we take to teachingmeans we understand that worksometimes takes priority over study. Therefore we offer the flexibility to fit yourstudy around your professionalcommitments. Although we recommendyou finish in the standard two years, if youneed longer we are here to support youand help you achieve your qualificationand personal career goals.

Core Modules • Corporate Context of Logistics and

Supply Chain Management• Components of Logistics and Supply

Chain Management• Measurement, Analysis and Modelling

Tools• The Principles of Management• Information Technology, Organisations

and Processes• Supply Chain Design

ElectivesChoice of four from:

• Distribution Centre Design• Six Sigma• Marketing• Sustainable Supply Chain Management

• Performance Measurement• Simulation• Logistics Outsourcing• International Logistics Study Tour• Project management.

MSc ThesisStudents also undertake an individualresearch project or company-based thesis.

Suitable for both practising managersand suitably qualified recent graduates.

Takes you on to further careerdevelopment and managementopportunities.

You will be taught by a team with aninternational reputation. Cranfield ishome to Europe's largest facultyspecialising in logistics and supply chainmanagement. A five-day study tour inShanghai provides a unique opportunityfor placing learning within the experienceand context of Chinese businesses.

Away from Cranfield, you will takeadvantage of electronic learningresources to assist you in your studies,including email, bulletin boards, onlinelearning and information resources.Throughout the course you will have apersonal supervisor to give you adviceand guidance on all aspects of yourstudies.

Assessment A student is regarded ashaving passed the PgDip if he/she has aweighted average of 50% or more overall components of assessment,including examinations. In addition,individual written examinations aresubject to a minimum threshold mark of40%. A student is regarded as havingpassed the MSc if, in addition topassing the PgDip, they have obtainedat least a 50% mark for the thesis.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class UKHonours degree or equivalent, or a professional qualificationand a number of years work experience are required.Exceptions may be made for those who lack formalqualifications but show outstanding career progress. GMAT of550 may be required in these cases. If English is not your firstlanguage students must achieve a IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL92+ internet, 580 paper test.

Duration: MSc: 2-5 years, PgDip: 2-3 years.



Funding: There are no scholarships or bursaries available for this programme as students are usually funded by their organisations.


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Managing OrganisationalPerformanceExecutive MSc

The Managing OrganisationalPerformance MSc course providespractical and thorough research-grounded knowledge of planningperformance outcomes, managingperformance, measuring performanceand reviewing performance.

The MSc is a part-time modular course,with extensive individual and teamproject work carried out withinorganisations.

Students can expect to gain:

• personal development in acquiring abroad, strategic understanding oforganisational performance

• an appreciation of the theoreticalunderpinnings and principles appliedto managing organisationalperformance

• an understanding of the key strategies,structures, processes and challengesinvolved in managing organisations

• the confidence to contextualise themanagement of organisationalperformance, critically to reflect on thisand to select appropriate tools andtechniques

• the ability to use a wide range ofpractical skills to plan, manage,measure and review organisationalperformance

• expertise in developing andimplementing research projects toaddress pertinent organisationalperformance issues.

The course is comprised of taughtmodules which are underpinned by a in-company group project and anindividual research project, throughwhich students have the opportunity tofocus on issues of importance to theirown or other leading organisations.

Modules The course modules include:

• Managing Organisational Performance• Strategic Performance• Organisational Theory Perspectives• Decisions and Actions• Measuring Organisational Performance• Data Automation• Reward and Evaluation• Evidence from Data and

Communicating Insight• Culture and Change Management• Performance Improvement• Organisational Learning• Reviewing Organisational

Performance.

Suitable for graduates with experienceof working in performance managementwho now wish to underpin theirknowledge with the latest research andenhance their performance managementskills.

Takes you on to a career in eitheracademia, by preparing you for a PhD inthis area, or in industry, where you will beequipped for more highly specialisedperformance management roles.

You will be taught by the Centre forBusiness Performance, which has aninternational reputation for researching,publishing and teaching themanagement and measurement oforganisational performance.

Assessment Examinations andassignments.

Course description


Entry requirements: A 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degreeor equivalent and 2 years’ relevant work experience. If Englishis not your first language students must achieve a IELTS scoreof 6.5 or TOEFL 92+ internet, 580 paper test. If you do nothave a degree you may still be eligible for a place on theprogramme. Please visit our website or contact us for our fullentry criteria.

Duration: 2 year modular – 8 weeks on campus.



Funding: Subject to availability.

Application process: Application form, interview wherenecessary.

Contact details: Ellie VarricchioT: +44 (0)1234 758102E: [email protected]: www.cranfieldmsc.biz/mop

Student view:

“The course has given me a widerange of perspectives, tools andtechniques - supporting me tosuccessfully deal with a variety ofperformance management issuesand challenges.

The interesting mix of professionalsfrom very different fields makes for anadded level of learning - as theories,techniques and ideas are debatedand applied to a wide range offascinating real life situations.”

Sarah Warner – General Manager, Cardiologyand Paediatrics, Royal Brompton and HarefieldNHS Trust

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Although programme management has itsroots in project management, the twodisciplines are markedly different andgood project managers do not necessarilymake good programme managers.

This course will develop both programmeand project management competence inan environment which brings together bothMinistry of Defence and public sectorsupplier personnel in a unique 'customerand supplier' environment.

Specifically, students gain the capabilitiesneeded for the implementation of strategicchange through project management orprogramme leadership in a defenceindustry or public sector context.

We provide students with an onlinelearning portal, through which they canaccess a wide range of facilities.

This portal will provide access to coursematerial and other services including:access to the library with its series ofonline databases; course administration,news and timetables; document templatesto help students set out work they have tosubmit and a communication andinformation facility.

Modules Year One – Core Modules• Foundations of Programme and Project

Management• Business Case and Financial

Management• Planning and Control• Risk and Opportunities Management

Year Two – Core Modules and GroupChallenge• The Organisation and the Individual• Strategic Management and Supply Chain

Management

• Leading Transformational Change andOrganisational Learning

• Developing Personal Performance andGroup Action Project

Year 3 – Core Modules and IndividualProject• Research Methods• Self-development Sessions• Individual Research Project or Company-

based Thesis

Suitable for senior managers andprofessionals in both the public andprivate defence sectors who aredeveloping their roles as programmeand project managers. As well aspractising programme or projectmanagers, potential applicants maycurrently be in strategic or senioroperational roles in procurement,research and development, design andmanufacturing, commerce, finance orinformation systems.

Takes you on to further senior careeropportunities in programme and projectmanagement which are increasinglybecoming an integral part oforganisational or business strategyimplementation.

You will be taught by CranfieldUniversity academic staff at the DefenceAcademy - College of Management andTechnology who are responsible forleading research in programme andproject management, and Governmentdepartments, particularly the MOD.

Assessment Module assessment isbased on written assignments and twohour examinations. The group projectswill be evaluated through presentationsand a written report.

Entry requirements: Normally a 1st or 2nd class UKHonours degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline.Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriatework experience may be acceptable. If English is not your firstlanguage students must achieve a IELTS score of 6.5.

Duration: 3 years part-time (modular).



Location: Cranfield Defence and Security, Shrivenham.

Funding: There are a number of wholly funded placesavailable to UK MOD personnel. A limited number of bursariesare available to suitably qualified applicants from the privatesector.


Contact details:

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Programme and ProjectManagement MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Student view:

“The MSc has challenged my thinkingin all aspects of programme andproject management whilst giving mepractical learning which I have beenable to employ in my current role ona daily basis.

The learning environment generatedby both the Cranfield teaching staffand the students has been excellent,making studying for a degree bothstimulating and enjoyable. I wouldrecommend this degree to anyonewho is looking to make programmeand/or project management theircareer of choice.”

Neil Hare - Programme Delivery Manager,Commercial Enabling Team, MODPPM student 2007-2010

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Strategic Marketing MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The Strategic Marketing MSc is designedto equip students for a successful careerin marketing. We also want students toenjoy themselves, be intellectuallychallenged, stimulated and excited bywhat they will be learning and doing.

The course provides students with apractical and thorough research-groundedknowledge of strategic marketing withinCranfield’s world-class learningenvironment and learning resources.Specifically, students gain:

• knowledge and skills to analysemarketing issues and problems using arange of marketing tools andframeworks, and to develop appropriatemarketing strategies using these tools

• the ability and understanding to applymarketing tools and frameworks acrossa wide variety of marketing situations,accurately and confidently

• the practical skills to analyse, research,communicate and present their ideasand recommendations.

We provide students with an onlinelearning portal to enable access to a widerange of facilities including electronicteaching materials, marketing software,self-assessment exercises, and some ofthe course reading.

The course consists of taught modules, agroup project, where students work as partof a small team and take on the role ofconsultants to analyse a live or simulatedmarketing consultancy, and culminateswith the thesis.

Modules • Marketing Strategy and Planning • Integrated Marketing Communications • Accounting and Financial Management

for Marketing • Marketing Measurement • Relationship Management for CRM• Sales and Key Account Management• Demand Driven Supply Chains• Business to Business Marketing• Consumer Buyer Behaviour• Marketing Research• Management Skills for Marketing• Brand Management

Suitable for both practising marketingmanagers and for recent graduatesconsidering a career in marketing orwho have recently taken up a marketingappointment either in the UK oroverseas.

Takes you on to working confidently ina marketing role in a wide range ofindustries. Course examples andcoursework will include marketing bestpractice in the following sectors:financial and professional services,retailing and consumer services, andmanufacturing and business-to-business.

You will be taught by a team with aninternational reputation for researching,publishing and teaching on strategicmarketing.

Assessment Methods include individualexaminations, group projects, writtenanalysis of case studies, presentationsand class participation.

Course description


Entry requirements: 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree,or equivalent, together with a minimum of 2 years' workexperience. If English is not your first language students mustachieve a IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL 580 paper test. If youdo not have a degree but have a professional qualification (egCIM Diploma) and relevant work experience you may still beeligible for a place on the programme.




Funding: UK/EU bursaries of up to £4,000 are available,other bursaries are available on an ad hoc basis please ask fordetails.


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Student view:

“The marketing modules at Cranfieldwere unlike those offered by otheruniversities. They were practical andupbeat and most importantly you are inthe ‘hub’ of latest research andinnovation with the best teachers thatthe world can offer.”

Jana Savchenko – Campaign Manager in Data andInsight Team, British Gas Services

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Student view:“Cranfield University is uniqueand in a class of its own. Ienjoyed it so much that I hopeto stay and complete a PhD.”

Michael Adegbite – MSc in Offshore andOcean Technology

You are also welcome to attendone of the Cranfield UniversityOpen Days – register atwww.cranfield.ac.uk/openday

Application processTo be considered for a Cranfieldprogramme, please apply using our paperapplication form or online atwww.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications.

Students from European partner universitieswishing to study at Cranfield through theEuropean Partnership Programme shouldcontact the international office at your homeinstitution who will inform you about theapplication process. For further informationyou may wish to visitwww.cranfield.ac.uk/students/european

In March 2009 the UK Border Agencyintroduced new rules for applying for a visato study in UK – the Points Based System.Information on whether you require a visa,the visa application process and latestadvice can be found on our website and on the UK Border Agency websitewww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk. Information about theAcademic Technology Approval Scheme(ATAS) can also be found atwww.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications

Entry requirementsTo enter courses leading directly to aMaster’s or Doctorate degree, you musthold:

• a first or second class honours degreefrom a UK university in a subject relevantto the proposed course of study, or

• an equivalent qualification, or• have successfully completed a Cranfield

University Pre-Master’s course inEngineering (where offered, see page 25for details), or

• have significant relevant workingexperience in combination with otherqualifications below a 2:2 level.

Exceptionally, a combination of lesserqualifications may be acceptable, but eachapplication is judged on its merits.

English language requirementsCranfield University programmes are taughtand examined in English. If English is notyour first language we ask you to provideevidence of your English language abilitywith your application form.

The University accepts a range of evidencedesigned to measure your English languageability. Our minimum requirements for themost common of these are a TOEFL scoreof 580 (paper test) or 92 (internet test) or anIELTS 6.5, all with particular standards inwritten English, but we can provide moredetailed information on request. Please notethat a number of our programmes mayrequire higher scores. The University willassess your evidence and make an offerbased on it: your offer letter will indicate anyparticular conditions you must meet in orderto be accepted.

English language classes are run by TheBritish Council at language schools acrossthe world. For information about CranfieldUniversity’s Academic English SummerProgramme contact the Enquiries Office orvisit www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications.

Further informationTo discuss any of the taught courses orresearch opportunities detailed in thisprospectus, please use the contact detailslisted on the appropriate course or researchpage or contactE: [email protected]: +44 (0)1234 758008

Our friendly staff will be pleased to discussyour experience to date, as well as youraspirations. They will also provide moredetails about what Cranfield can offer you.

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Cranfield campusThe Cranfield campus is located just outside the village of Cranfield onthe Bedfordshire-Buckinghamshire border, between Milton Keynes andBedford and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 ofthe M1.

By air: London Luton, London Heathrow, London Stansted, EastMidlands and Birmingham airports are within 90 minutes’ drive from thecampus. The campus also has its own business airport, used bycorporate, private and charter aircraft owners.

By rail: Bedford and Luton are on a direct line into London’s St PancrasInternational station and on to Brighton and the south coast. MiltonKeynes is on the London Euston to Glasgow west coast main line raillink.

By road: Cranfield campus is located five minutes from the M1motorway and can be accessed from either junction 13 or 14 of the M1.

Shrivenham campusThe Shrivenham campus is located on the edge of Shrivenham villagejust off the A420 between Oxford and Swindon. Swindon isapproximately 12 km west of the campus and Oxford is around 34 kmeast.

By air: The major UK airports are easy and quick to reach – Heathrow isless than two hours by road along the M4, and the M25 has nowreduced travelling time from Gatwick. Bristol, Southampton and Cardiffairports are within easy reach.

By rail: Nearby Swindon is the best rail link to London (less than anhour); the Great Western Trains service also links Swindon with SouthWales, and other services provide easy access to the Midlands andNorth.

By road: Shrivenham campus is close to the M4 motorway, which linksLondon and South Wales.

For detailed maps and travel information visit www.cranfield.ac.ukand click on the How to find us link.

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