Advanced Engineering Analysis and Design

Start: October

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course overview:

The term 'Computer Aided Engineering' (CAE) covers the use of computers in all activities from the design through to the manufacture of a product. It is a fast-moving subject of crucial importance to industry. Its main focus of attention is on the generation of computer understandable product descriptions (which have come to replace the traditional engineering drawing) and their applications in a manufacturing environment.

Cranfield University's MSc option in Advanced Engineering Analysis and Design is designed to equip you with the skills required to persue a successful career working in rapidly expanding engineering IT industry sector both in the UK and overseas. Typically, graduates are employed by software houses and consultancies, or by CAD/CAM and other engineering companies in software development roles and industrial research.

Following a series of core modules providing grounding in computational and software techniques, you can select optional modules and a research project to tailor the course to your specific interests and career aspirations.

Structure:

The Computer Aided Engineering  option of the MSc in Computational and Software Techniques in engineering course consists of three parts: core modules, specialist modules and individual research thesis.

Core modules:

Students begin by following a set of five core modules:

• C Programming
• Management for Technology
• Computational Methods
• Computer Graphics/GUIs
• Object Oriented Programming in C++.

Specialist modules
The specialist modules are designed to provide students with the programming techniques required to write core CAE software. In this way, students are prepared for the MSc research thesis.

The module options are as follows:

• Curve and Surface Modelling
• CAE Applications
• Finite Element Analysis
• Solid Modelling
• Finite Difference Analysis
• Advanced CAE Applications
• Data Exchange
• Java Programming.

Entry requirements:

Typically a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, information technology, communication, networks, or a related discipline. Other qualifications (eg HND or alternative) may be acceptable, provided there is evidence of sufficient relevant work experience.

Funding:

A variety of sources, including competitive bursaries.

Want to know more?

Contact our Enquiries Office for further details, E: enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk, T: +44 (0)1234 758008

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