How to apply
We welcome applications from students from all over the world for both our taught courses and research programmes.
Our courses are highly competitive, so applying as early as possible to secure your place is important, especially if you also want to apply for on-campus accommodation or need to apply for a visa to study in the UK
How to apply
We welcome applications from students from all over the world for both our taught courses and research programmes.
Our courses are highly competitive, so applying as early as possible to secure your place is important, especially if you also want to apply for on-campus accommodation or need to apply for a visa to study in the UK
Application process for taught courses
Click on the ‘How to apply’ button on your chosen course page and check the details before you start an online application. Read more in the Application Guide section on our website. Students attending a course at Shrivenham will also need to complete the security clearance application – see the Important information before you apply page of this prospectus or check our website.
You will need to provide the following to support your application:
- certificates and transcripts for your previous qualifications, or an interim transcript of your marks so far if you are still studying (you will also need to provide certified translations of these documents if they are not in English),
- a personal statement outlining your motivations for the course, your academic achievements, your skills and experience outside an academic setting, and any other information you feel is relevant to support your application – your personal statement should be up to 500 words,
- some courses require references to be provided – where applicable we will ask you to provide details of two people who know you in an academic or professional capacity and are willing to provide a recommendation letter. If you already have suitable references they can be uploaded, or we can contact your referees when you submit your application.
Application process for postgraduate research programmes
Intake dates for research students are generally in January, June and September.
If you would like to study one of our research degrees, select your area of interest and apply online. Read more about the various entry routes for research on the Research page of this prospectus.
Take a look at our online application guide for more details and next steps.
Entry requirements
We have the same minimum entry requirements for most of our taught and research programmes. Some courses may have additional entry requirements, so please check the specific course you are interested in before submitting your application. If you do not meet our minimum entry requirements, one of the following routes may be helpful to prepare you to study at Cranfield.
English Language requirements
To study at Cranfield, you will need to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively in English in an academic environment. For full details about English language requirements please see www.cranfield.ac.uk/englishlanguage
Additional options
“I studied Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc at Cranfield University, as I wanted to move into the aerospace side of engineering and design. I envisioned myself graduating and working for an aerospace company. However, my career trajectory changed in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Today, I work for McLaren, which was beyond my wildest dreams. I had a very tunnelled vision of what I thought my career could be, and then Cranfield opened the world of opportunities up for me.”
Carlos Castro Olivares,
Senior Project Engineer, McLaren, (Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc 2022)
