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Welding Engineering at Cranfield University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Learn about the latest advancements in cutting-edge welding technologies and become a specialist in this ever-evolving field. Cranfield University's well-established and highly-respected MSc in Welding Engineering is among the few that provide the practical, industrial and theoretical knowledge required to pursue successful careers in the welding, materials and joining specialisms. Gain expertise in this advancing field of manufacturing technology, that is so integral to the production of a wide-range of innovative products and that contributes to sustainability and the circular economy by addressing challenges in the manufacture, maintenance and repair of existing products. The course covers innovative welding techniques, automation, materials science, welding process optimisation principles, weld design and quality. It will provide you with a fundamental understanding and applications of current and emerging welding technologies and an awareness of recent technical developments within the relevant industries. You will also learn the latest trends in advanced process monitoring, digital control and data management related to welding practices. Who is it for? Early career professionals

  • Our students hold degrees in a relevant science or engineering discipline and are keen to pursue a career in an advanced manufacturing sector using welding and joining technologies. You will join an elite group of welding professionals.
Experienced professionals
  • We welcome experienced and established professionals who are looking to learn about the latest advancements in welding technologies and refresh their knowledge. We offer flexible schedules through full and part time modes of study.
Why this course? Welding offers rewarding and meaningful career in advanced manufacturing sectors, ranging from the building of advanced boats and vehicles, to high-precision joining of functional components for e-mobility, aerospace, medical and nuclear applications, amongst others. The Centre is internationally leading in wire and arc additive manufacturing and as a student you will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge encompassing these fields of manufacturing. With well-equipped facilities, you will gain access to the latest arc and laser based robotic welding systems with associated instrumentation for characterising and quantifying a process. Our lab is situated over 700m2 of space, which allows industrial level work with our partners. All our projects are industrially linked and usually involve innovative developments never before undertaken. You will have the opportunity to be supervised by a world leading academic in the area. We aim to develop well-rounded, career-ready graduates by supporting the development of communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills. As a Cranfield University student you will benefit from:
  • Studying in a postgraduate-only environment, conducive to developing industry-ready, professional skills and behaviour.
  • Equal opportunities provided to all our learners.
  • Being taught by leading academics as well as industrial practitioners, supplemented by industrial visits.
  • Working alongside a strong research team.
  • Dedicated support for off-campus learners including extensive information resources managed by Cranfield University's library.
  • Consultancy to companies supporting their employees on part-time programmes, in relation to individual projects.
  • Support in securing positions in full-time employment in your chosen field, or to undertake academic research.
  • In addition, you will be qualified to act as responsible persons as defined by International Welding Engineering Standards, and we meet a major part of the requirements for membership of the appropriate professional engineering institutes with knowledge, skills and experience of managing research and development projects.

Assessment method

Taught modules 40%, Group projects 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

A first or second class UK Honours degree in a relevant science, engineering or related discipline, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered. Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for the Pre-Masters programme, successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to this course for a second year of study. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C.

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Welding Engineering at Cranfield University - UCAS