School: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing. This well-established and highly-respected MSc program provides the practical and theoretical knowledge required to become a welding engineer and a materials and joining specialist. It covers modern welding techniques, automation, metallurgy, materials science, welding processes, weld design, and quality management. The course explores innovative welding techniques, materials science, process optimisation, weld design, and quality, along with recent trends in advanced process monitoring, digital control, and data management. It's designed to develop essential skills in communication, presentation, analysis, and problem-solving. A significant part of the student projects involve Wire + Arc Additive Manufacture (WAAM), a technology where Cranfield University is a world leader. The course is accredited by The Welding Institute (TWI), Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), ensuring it meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Graduates are highly sought after by international companies deploying welding and joining technologies and can attain positions of significant engineering responsibility. Career options include: Welding Engineer, Materials Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Control Inspector/Engineer, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Specialist, Design Engineer (Welded Structures), Project Manager, Research and Development Engineer, and roles in engineering management within sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, nuclear, shipbuilding, and defence. The international nature of these activities means career opportunities are global. The program also provides a solid foundation for PhD studies.

Cranfield University has a strong aerospace heritage with a university-owned airport, reflecting its deep practical and engineering focus. Its Management School is triple-accredited (AMBA; EQUIS; AACSB International), demonstrating excellence across various disciplines. The university is a six-time winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, recognizing its significant contributions to higher education. Cranfield is a postgraduate-only university, providing a focused, industry-relevant, and research-intensive learning environment with teaching by leading academics and industrial practitioners.