Cranfield University

Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control (MSc)

Cranfield University

Degree:Master
Field of Study:Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Course Based:Yes
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $62,045

This cost is an approximate conversion from Great Britain Pound (GBP) to Canadian dollars (CAD).



Description:

The global market for drones and autonomous aerial vehicles is rapidly growing. With a rise in applications for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), the defence and aerospace industries seek graduates conversant in key aspects of autonomy including: dynamics and control, guidance and navigation, decision making, sensor fusion, data and information fusion, communication and networking.

Students on the MSc in Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control benefit from a distinct educational experience and unique facilities, including our drone laboratory, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in the development of the autonomous flight systems and technologies of tomorrow. The course content has been designed based on advice and industry insights from our Industrial Advisory Board, comprising industrial representatives from big primes to small- and medium-sized enterprises, and is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*74
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    A UK first or second class undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification.

    • Bachelor degree with a percentage score of 74%
    • Ideally applicants will have studied in an engineering, engineering science, physics, applied mathematics or other appropriate applied science discipline
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 15, 2026