Course structure

The course comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group project and an individual project. The modules include lectures and tutorials. These are assessed through written examinations and assignments. The modules provide the 'tools' required for the group and individual projects. The three elements of the course are 'weighted' as follows:

Taught modules:  40%
Group project:  20%
Individual project:  40%

There are also non-assessed elements such as the Introduction to Motorsport and computing components for full-time students.

The full-time course is of 12 months' duration. Part-time students are expected to undertake the course over a two to three year period. Instead of a group project, part-time students can complete a dissertation.

Part-time

Part-time programmes are structured in a similar way to the full-time programme and comprise eight one-week assessed modules, a group project (or dissertation), and an individual project, which results in the production of a thesis. Part-time students are normally expected to complete their MSc in two to three years. The modular nature of the programmes allows students a degree of flexibility in the number and order of modules completed each year. Students may commence the course at any time during the year.

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

Delivered and assessed at Masters level, the PgDip represents the taught element of the associated MSc. Students are expected to complete eight modules and a group project.

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)

Delivered and assessed at Masters level, the PgCert comprises a subset of the syllabus for the taught element of the associated MSc/PgDip course. Students are expected to complete six modules.

Advanced Professional Master of Technology (MTech)

The innovative MTech programme is unique to Cranfield. It combines taught course MSc study, company-based research, professional development and industrial experience. The total study period is two years and offers teaching and research to develop effective academic expertise as well as directly relevant industrial research experience to progress your career in your chosen sector.