Postgraduate

courses in

Manufacturing
technology and
materials
2019-2020

Advanced Materials MSc

Aerospace Materials MSc
Manufacturing Technology and Management MSc
Metal Additive Manufacturing MSc*
Welding Engineering MSc
* Subject to University approval
Cranfield University
We are an exclusively postgraduate UK university with long-standing
relationships with some of the most prestigious global companies.
Our close collaboration with industry, and passion for the areas we
operate in, will help your career.

Exclusively
postgraduate
A research-focused
81%
of our research is world-leading
professional community or internationally excellent
Research Excellence
Framework (REF) 2014

Over Five-time
£70 million
of external investment
winner of
the Queen’s
Anniversary Prize
in new facilities over for Higher and
the past three years Further Education

96%
A professional of our graduates
network of

60,000+
are employed or
in further study 4,600+
alumni
within 6 months
(DLHE longitudinal 2017)
learners
As we are postgraduate only, we are not listed in league tables that help compare undergraduate
universities, such as The Times World Rankings and The Complete University Guide.

“Studying at Cranfield gave me a lot of opportunities. The

best example is the group project which probably wouldn’t
have been possible at any other university. This allowed
me to tackle industry problems. Cranfield is quite unique
in this sense, having more industrial collaborations and
industry engagements.”
Rushabh Shah, Development Engineer, Axon Automotive,
(Manufacturing Technology and Management MSc 2017)

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Reasons to study manufacturing
technology and materials with us
1 Links with industry
Our students benefit from extensive
4 Teaching relevant for
contact with industry including guest
lectures from BAE Systems and
Rolls-Royce and industrial
sponsorship of group and individual
projects. Courses are regularly
reviewed by an advisory panel of
leading professionals from industry
5 We have exceptional facilities many
to ensure the content is relevant and
meets the expectations of employers.
2 Learning from the best
academics
We attract high-quality staff from
around the world who bring a diverse
mix of backgrounds and experiences
to create a rich research and
teaching environment.
3 Networking opportunities
Our considerable network of contacts
– both in the organisations we work
with and the network you will join as
6 Funding opportunities
one of our alumni – enables you to
build valuable connections.
industry
We design our courses with employers
and combine high-calibre teaching
with practical work experience.
Outstanding facilities
of which are unique in the university
sector. These include clean rooms,
high-temperature coating facilities,
composite and impact testing
facilities including the FIA-approved
Cranfield Impact Centre. We have
precision machining laboratories and
an unparalleled welding laboratory
with robotic, automated and
advanced arc welding equipment,
high powered laser systems and a
record breaking hyperbaric welding
chamber.
You may be eligible for the bursaries
and scholarships that are available
for our programmes to help with fees
and/or living expenses. Please see
page 10 for more information.
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Courses
Modules form 40% of the course content, with the group and individual projects
making up the other 60%.
To keep our courses relevant and up-to-date, modules are subject to change. Please see the
website for the latest information.
All courses are available full- or part-time, except Metal Additive Manufacturing, which is only
full-time.

Advanced Materials (accredited - see page 9) MSc/PgDip/PgCert

This course provides a fundamental understanding of materials’ properties, their
processing and computer-based design procedures, which are essential for product
commercialisation. It also includes the development of new materials and the
improvement and application of current materials in new and novel structures.

Aerospace Materials MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Students learn how to improve and develop materials for aviation applications, such as on
airframes and aero engines - including the increased use of smart and functional materials.
The course examines the development of new materials, the improvement of current
materials and their application in new and novel structures.

Manufacturing Technology and Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert

This course, developed by industry, addresses the high quality skills required by
manufacturers with competence in problem solving, commercial awareness and leadership
together with technical specialism. Technical pathways with elective modules enable
students to create a personalised package of learning.

Metal Additive Manufacturing (subject to University approval) MSc/PgDip/PgCert

This course provides students with the latest knowledge and skills for metal Additive
Manufacturing (AM) providing a great foundation for a future career. This includes AM
processes and their capabilities, designing AM systems, qualification, modelling and
materials. Practical experience will be gained through assignments and group and
individual projects in close collaboration with leading industrial end users.

Welding Engineering (accredited - see page 9) MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Welding is integral to the manufacture of a wide range of products. This course provides
the practical and theoretical knowledge required to become a welding engineer and
a materials and joining specialist. It covers modern welding techniques, automation,
metallurgy, materials science, welding processes, design, quality and related equipment.

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 Manufacturing
Technology & Metal
Advanced Aerospace Welding
Management Additive
Materials Materials Engineering
All modules are worth 10 credits except where specified. (Choose four Manufacturing
electives)

Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Technologies CHECK Elective

Aerospace Materials, Properties and Processing CHECK
Composites Manufacturing CHECK CHECK Elective
Failure of Materials and Structures CHECK CHECK
Finite Element Analysis CHECK CHECK Elective
Functional Materials CHECK
General Management CHECK CHECK
Introduction to Materials Engineering CHECK CHECK CHECK
Material Selection CHECK CHECK
Surface Science and Engineering CHECK CHECK Elective
Advanced Welding Processes Elective CHECK
Introduction to Manufacturing and Research Techniques CHECK
Introduction to Metrology Elective
Functional Coatings and Thin Films Elective
Lean Product Development CHECK
Manufacturing Elective
Nanotechnology Elective
Nano and Microscale Rapid Prototyping Manufacture Elective
Smart Materials Elective
Design of Welded Structures CHECK
Introduction to Materials Engineering for Welding Engineering CHECK
Management of Weld Quality CHECK
Welding Metallurgy CHECK
Welding Processes and Equipment CHECK
Welding Systems and Research Methods (20 credits) CHECK
Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy CHECK
Applications CHECK
Design and Simulation CHECK
Economics of Additive Manufacturing CHECK
Management of Additive Manufacturing Quality CHECK
Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes CHECK
Net-shape Manufacturing CHECK
Post-processing CHECK

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Course structure
Our specialist, sector-facing master’s courses are set up and
developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring
the content of our courses remain industry-relevant and employers
remain impressed with your business-readiness.

This diagram illustrates the course structure of a lot of our full-time master’s courses, it is
not indicative of all courses. Please check your course structure online for more detailed
information, including the weight of each phase and part-time course structure variations.

An opportunity to think and work in

An intensive learning experience,
providing knowledge you need to
excel in your specialist field.
The ability to understand how your
part of a project affects the whole,
giving you a head start for the
world of work.
an original way. For example, this
could be working on a project for a
University partner, delving deeper
into an area of specific interest or
a real-world challenge in the sector
you want to work in.

Taught Group Individual

programme project thesis

40% 20% 40%

80 credits 40 credits 80 credits
800 hours 400 hours 800 hours

200 credits
Registration Completion
2000 hours

Industry-sponsored group projects

Cranfield’s group project experience provides you with the opportunity to take responsibility
for a consultancy-type project while working under academic supervision.
Some recent projects include:
• Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) to provide reduced-cost prototype parts.
• Graphene oxide nanoparticles blended with a polymer to improve food shelf life.
• Chrome-plated damper rods in motorsport suspension systems to improve longevity.

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Industry links
Cranfield has unrivalled links with industry. Our students benefit
from our extensive contacts and track record of close collaboration
with government and the manufacturing sector. These links include
industrial advisory panels and project sponsors.

Industrial advisory panel

Our courses are reviewed each year by a panel of industry advisors from leading
companies and institutions in the sector. This ensures that the skills you acquire are
up-to-date and what employers want. Some of the companies represented on our
manufacturing courses industrial advisory panel include:

Project sponsors
The group and individual projects that you will undertake as part of your course are often
run in collaboration with our industrial partners.

More information about group projects can be seen opposite and some of our partners are
shown on the back cover of this brochure.

Careers
Our alumni can be found around the world implementing
design-driven innovation for business success.
Here are some examples of the type of roles our graduates have gone on to, and the
organisations they work for:

Roles: Organisations:
• Air Systems Engineer, • Bombardier,
• Applications Engineer, • Liebherr Aerospace and Transportation Systems,
• Business Analyst, • Ricardo plc,
• Capability Acquisition Engineer, • Rolls Royce,
• Composites Engineer, • Safran,
• Graduate Engineer. • Scott Bader.

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Academic staff
You will be taught by a wide range of subject specialists from the
University and industry professionals who draw on their research
and industrial expertise to provide stimulating and informed input
to your learning experience. Here are some of the staff you will be
taught by:

Professor Jose Endrino, Head of Surface Engineering and Precision

Jose’s interests include generating new knowledge in coatings technology
and materials science of thin films and surfaces, in collaboration with leading
international groups and industry.

Dr Sue Impey, Senior Lecturer and Programme Director

Sue has over 20 years experience and expertise in surface science and engineering.
She coordinates the design and delivery of the Manufacturing technology and
materials programme. Sue also provides technical support to the University and
external clients in materials characterisation and surface analysis.

Professor John Nicholls, Professor of Coatings Technology

John has an international reputation for his work into high temperature surface
engineering, oxidation and high temperature corrosion, and has contributed to
important developments in the aerospace industry for more than 40 years.

Professor Stewart Williams, Professor of Welding Science and Engineering

Stewart came to Cranfield University after a 20-year career at BAE Systems. His
research in wire plus arc additive manufacture tackles issues in automation,
mechanical properties, residual stress and how to build complex structures. He
developed a commercial laser-based wire making method.

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Key facts and statistics
Course information Cohort profile*

Full-time Geographic spread

One year 30% UK
47% EU
23% Rest of world
Part-time
Up to three years

Average cohort age

Start date 20-30
October

MSc/PgCert/PgDip Average cohort size

20

Fees
Please see the individual
course pages on our website
for full fee information and
full-time or part-time options. *These figures give an indication of the
Terms and conditions apply. course make-up at registration across
Manufacturing for the the entry year
See www.cranfield.ac.uk/fee-information 2017-2018.

Accreditations
The MSc award of the Advanced Materials and the Welding Engineering courses
are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Royal
Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and The Welding Institute (TWI). The Welding
Engineering MSc is also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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 Financing your studies
If you need advice on funding your course, we can
provide information and a range of online tools to
help you put together the funding package you need
for your course and living costs.

Global Manufacturing Leadership Scholarship

A limited number of scholarships will be competitively awarded according to academic
ability and leadership potential for 2019 entry. These will fund the course tuition fee plus
£1,000 towards study cost and are open to applicants on the courses listed in this brochure
(Erasmus funded students aren’t eligible). The aim is to contribute to the educational
progression of global professionals required to lead manufacturing into the future.

Applications will open on 1 September 2018 and close on 15 March 2019.

To apply please email gmlscholarship@cranfield.ac.uk

There are many other sources of financial support available.

Please see our website for more details: www.cranfield.ac.uk/funding

How to apply
Read more about our entry requirements
and how to apply.

www.cranfield.ac.uk/apply

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Life at Cranfield
A welcoming, professional campus community.
Located just over an hour from London in the English countryside, Cranfield’s campus
environment supports close, working relationships between our multinational postgraduate
students and academic and industry experts.

www.cranfield.ac.uk/visit
• Cambridge
Bedford •
Milton Keynes •
• Cranfield
Oxford • Luton Stansted

Shrivenham •
Swindon • LONDON
Heathrow •
Major train line
Gatwick

Take a virtual tour to see inside some of our facilities:

virtualtour.cranfield.ac.uk

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 Cranfield University businesses and
works with over governments

1,500 based in over

40 countries

These organisations include:

@cranfielduni

Cranfield University @cranfielduni

Cranfield /cranfielduni
MK43 0AL, UK
Cranfield University
T: +44 (0)1234 758083
E: studymanufacturing@cranfield.ac.uk cranfielduni

www.cranfield.ac.uk/manufacturing

For a full list of Cranfield University courses, please see the prospectus.

Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct at the time it is printed.
Please check our website for the latest information.

SATM-MTM-September 2018.