Flexible study


You can choose how you study with Cranfield.

Our full-time master’s courses are designed to be completed in a year. Most full-time research degrees take three years.

However, it may suit you to study while you are working. Around 40% of our students study part-time.

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Course structure

Our courses are structured so that you don’t need to live locally to study part-time. You will need to attend some modules in person and you can schedule your course structure around your commitments. These usually take the form of one-week blocks at varying times of the year, minimising the time you need to be away from your place of work and your family.

Depending on the course you are interested in, it may be taught at our Cranfield campus or at the Shrivenham site. For more details, visit the specific course page on our website.

Multi-channel delivery

Blended learning opportunities include online materials, work-based projects, self-study, assessment by assignments and the latest tools for remote access to systems and information.

Business relevant

Your project or research can be formulated around your workplace, so that you can access relevant expertise and apply the outcomes to your organisation. Part-time and full-time students are taught together on some modules, enabling you to network with people in your subject area and exposing you to global thinking.

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“I opted to enrol in the two-year executive version of this master’s which allowed me to continue working while I studied. I chose this degree to complement my working career and passion in supply chain and meet like-minded supply chain professionals from around the globe, as well as getting access to current thought leadership in this fascinating field. I have been able to apply my new knowledge and new skills in industry adding value to my company as well as setting up my own supply chain consultancy.”

Jan Tukker,

Director, BusinessChain (Pty) Ltd and Chief Operating Officer, GMS Systems,

(Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Executive) MSc 2021)