Automotive Engineering is the application of engineering principles to the design and analysis of the automobile in order to satisfy a performance specification. It covers a wide range of engineering disciplines based on mechanical engineering technology, and puts these in the context of modern motor vehicle developments including environmental and safety issues. The MSc in Automotive Engineering has been established for over 50 years with excellent industrial links and an outstanding record for the employment of its graduates. The automotive industry is global and similarly the reputation of this course is attracting students from all parts of the world to share in the learning experience.

Our postgraduate Automotive Engineering course provides you with the necessary skills for a career in the automotive industry. Cranfield’s automotive graduates have an excellent employment record and currently occupy positions of high responsibility in industry, such as managers of research establishments, chief engineers, engine and vehicle programme managers. Some of our graduates decide to continue their education through PhD studies with Cranfield University. Companies that have recently recruited graduates of this course include: Jaguar Land Rover Nissan Technical Centre Europe Bentley Motors Rational Motion GmbH Renault Sport F1 Caterpillar Inc. Graduate roles include: Control Systems Engineer R&D Engineer Calibration Engineer