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Cranfield University

Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England - Cranfield campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026

The Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc brings together mechanical analysis, energy systems and engineering design through taught study and collaborative and individual projects.

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The Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc brings together mechanical analysis, energy systems and engineering design through taught study and collaborative and individual projects. This programme is based at Cranfield campus, not the university's Shrivenham site.

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Academic eligibility

  • Normally a UK first- or second-class honours degree or recognised international equivalent, ideally in engineering or applied science.
  • The programme requires ATAS clearance for international visa applicants who are not exempt by nationality.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS 6.5 overall with every component at least 5.5, or approved equivalent, taken within two years of the course start.

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Study intakes

  • October entry; one year full-time at Cranfield campus.
  • Confirm the exact commencement date with admissions.

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Application deadlines

  • Apply early for this October-start programme.
  • Confirm the final course-specific deadline with admissions and allow time for offer conditions, ATAS and a visa; the general September timetable should not be assumed to apply unchanged.

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International tuition

  • For initial registration in 2027/28, overseas MSc tuition is GBP 30,800 for the full standard registration period, not an annual charge for a multi-year degree.
  • Extensions and non-tuition costs are additional; a deposit may be required.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The Cranfield-Aston Bursary offers a 20% tuition reduction to eligible current Aston students and Aston graduates holding an offer for this MSc. It is not a general international-student discount.
  • Other funding should be checked against the course and award conditions.

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What can international students study at Cranfield University?

Selected programme options include MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Cranfield University?

Normally a UK first- or second-class honours degree or recognised international equivalent, ideally in engineering or applied science. The programme requires ATAS clearance for international visa applicants who are not exempt by nationality. IELTS 6.5 overall with every component at least 5.5, or approved equivalent, taken within two years of the course start.

How much are international tuition fees at Cranfield University?

For initial registration in 2027/28, overseas MSc tuition is GBP 30,800 for the full standard registration period, not an annual charge for a multi-year degree. Extensions and non-tuition costs are additional; a deposit may be required. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Cranfield University?

Apply early for this October-start programme. Confirm the final course-specific deadline with admissions and allow time for offer conditions, ATAS and a visa; the general September timetable should not be assumed to apply unchanged. October entry; one year full-time at Cranfield campus. Confirm the exact commencement date with admissions. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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