Master of Science in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (Automotive) Cranfield University - Cranfield Campus, UK

The automotive sector is changing rapidly. Car manufacturers and technology companies are developing new autonomous technologies that will redefine the future of ground transport. With the rapid adoption of smart vehicle functions, industry requires a unique set of skills from its engineers and programmers.

The MSc in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (Automotive) will develop a broad range of technical and transferable skills that are important for the development of autonomous and connected ground vehicles, with the aim to prepare you for a career within the automotive sector.

In addition of covering the fundamental technologies, i.e. electronic systems and algorithms, that enable the automation of ground vehicles, the course provides valuable insights on industry standards and automotive best practices, on relevant regulation and ethical considerations that will impact the design and the usage of connected and autonomous vehicles. The course will also explore the benefits of these new technologies in the management of traffic and the transportation of goods, ensuring that the proposed engineering solution are supported by sustainable business models.

Why this course?

Cranfield has a long and excellent track record in graduate courses for the automotive industry, a strong track record in research, and strong links and collaborations with automotive OEM and Tier 1 companies and their supply chains. As a student, you will benefit from an exceptionally high level of engagement with industry, and as a graduate you will be highly valued by employers.

As a postgraduate-only university, we are well suited to support your studies as a Masters' student and provide excellent facilities to support your learning. The campus is located near Milton Keynes, an emerging centre of excellence for connected and autonomous vehicles, and is placed centrally in the Oxford-Cambridge ‘arc’, noted for its enterprise in technology. This provides you with a unique, technologically innovative environment.

Cranfield has recently opened a new Intelligent Mobility Engineering Centre (IMEC) and the Multi-User Environment for Autonomous Vehicle Innovation (MUEAVI), a test ground for connected and autonomous vehicle engineering, both of which are used to support teaching across the automotive subject spectrum.