Course summary
There is a growing need for maintenance engineers and asset managers who can plan the care of long life, high value assets for availability and performance. To maximise the potential cost-savings and efficiencies, organisations require confident professionals, able to develop customised asset management and maintenance routines that are feasible both in technical and cost terms. This course will develop the skills required to plan, implement and critically assess strategic maintenance plans through a unique blend of taught content and hands-on implementation exercises. The ability to drive cost-effective maintenance strategies across a range of industry sectors opens up careers opportunities for our graduates globally. Who is it for? This course is suitable for graduates with engineering, maths, sciences or related degrees keen to pursue careers in industrial maintenance management (including planning, scheduling and control) and develop relevant technologies for maintenance engineering. It is also highly relevant to graduates currently working in industry keen to extend their qualifications and knowledge in this field alongside individuals with other qualifications who possess considerable relevant industry experience. Why this course? The MSc in Maintenance Engineering and Asset Management is specifically aimed at developing your learning in the latest technologies and management strategies of maintenance and assets, with direct application the workplace. The main aim of the course is to deliver fundamental knowledge and a comprehensive set of skills to produce experts capable of transforming an organisation’s maintenance culture and strategy. It addresses the significant need for leaders in asset management and maintenance who can plan the care of long life, high value assets for availability and performance. This MSc is unique in the advanced technical facilities available to you as a student as well as the practical application and experience you will gain as part of the taught content. You will take part in guest lectures from world leading organisations, invited to deliver talks about current exciting industrial practiced in the sector. You will also be exposed to industrial and academic research opportunities with world leading researchers as part of your group and individual research projects.
Assessment method
Taught modules 40%, Group project (or dissertation) 20%, Individual project 40%
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Candidates are expected to have at least two years relevant experience in industry together with a first or second class UK Honours degree in a relevant engineering or technology-based discipline, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Alternative qualifications together with additional industrial experience have also been considered. English Language: If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. Our minimum requirements are as follows: IELTS Academic – 6.5 overall TOEFL – 92 Pearson PTE Academic – 65 Cambridge English Scale – 180 Cambridge English: Advanced – C Cambridge English: Proficiency – C In addition to these minimum scores you are also expected to achieve a balanced score across all elements of the test. We reserve the right to reject any test score if any one element of the test score is too low. We can only accept tests taken within two years of your registration date (with the exception of Cambridge English tests which have no expiry date). Students requiring a Tier 4 (General) visa must ensure they can meet the English language requirements set out by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and we recommend booking a IELTS for UKVI test. Applicants who do not already meet the English language entry requirement for their chosen Cranfield course can apply to attend one of our Presessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses. We offer Winter/Spring and Summer programmes each year to offer holders.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL