What Students Say
Likes
- Course structure, perfect balance of theory and practical studies. 40% taught modules and rest 60% group and individual projects, blending in both theory and practical work into one course.
- Taught module evaluation based on mini-projects and presentations rather than exams, thus putting the learnings into practical use cases.
- Thesis project was 5 months long and very well structured, allowing people to develop their research, practical and time management skills.
Dislikes
- Quicker and easier communication could be established between students and faculties.
- Due to tight schedule of the course, student's individual ideas and projects sometimes do not get the attention and exposure they need.
Course Curriculum
10
- The course is very intensive, with a mix of both theory and practical (40-60 split). The positives I have already mentioned in my previous write-up. The classes are scheduled between 9 am and 4 pm, with 2 hours of break in between for lunch.
- My class had a total of 55 students and around 35 of them were Indian students and the remaining 20 were also a very diverse group.
Admission Experience
- I applied to a total of 3 Universities, namely the University of Bath, the University of Leeds and Loughborough University. I had offer letters from all three Universities. During this process I had not received any rejections from any of my applications. I had applied for a master's in Automotive Engineering in all of the Colleges that I have mentioned previously.
- I chose them because I found their course structure to be more suited for my way of learning and they had better connections with Industry, and along with that, the modules they had were better suited for my personal development goals. The admission process involved the application itself followed by a technical interview, and the process was very smooth and handled well by the faculty. The exam needed was TOEFL/IELTS.
- I applied for the September intake, as that was the only one available for the course. The admission process took 3 months from date of application to the interview to the final offer letter arriving. The process is done very thoroughly and if the interview is very successful, they will give you positive feedback on the spot, but the final letter will arrive only once the entire process is done.
Faculty
10
- There are up to 2 faculty members for each module along with technical staff and that is very, very helpful. They are very practical and friendly and often take very nicely to questions, no matter the type of question.
- References for full-time jobs are obviously there but the student has to be extraordinarily brilliant and impressive. I admire all of them equally.
Campus Life
10
- It is one campus, located in Cranfield Village and attached to the Cranfield private airport. There are multiple sports facilities, including an indoor sports hall, multiple outdoor fields and a futsal court. There are many clubs like Photography, Walking, and Green Team, along with sports teams like Football and Cricket and even Basketball. The teams participate in cross-University events, etc.
Part Time Jobs
- Students have access to a variety of part-time work opportunities, both on campus and off campus. These positions generally pay between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on the nature of the work, academic department, and level of experience. Students on visas and most domestic students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours per week during scheduled breaks. Not very difficult to find.
- Most Indian students prefer working part-time in fast food chains and supermarkets, as they allow for flexible work hours, allowing them to juggle University work in the meantime. Although these are usually closer to or within the City and away from the campus. These positions generally pay between $12 and $20 per hour .
Placement
10
- The program is designed not only to provide strong academic and technical foundations but also to support career development through practical exposure, career services, and industry connections. There is an on-site employability service team that helps with professional development and networking, although jobs have to be searched for by the students themselves.
- Companies like AVL, Nissan, Rolls Royce, and multiple Formula 1 and Formula E teams have employed people from my batch.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- Accommodation was provided by the University themselves, it can be accessed through their website. The facilities included an en-suite room and a common kitchen along with personal cupboards in the kitchen; the cost per month was 217 pounds.
- There were no challenges, as the University authorities handled the accommodations. I recommend it because, although a bit expensive, it is a very easy and hassle-free experience. It is present on Campus.
Exams
- The only mandatory exam was TOEFL/IELTS, as either works. The documents would include a statement of purpose/letter of motivation, up to 3 Letters of recommendation, along with your CV and grade sheets.
- There was a technical interview, which lasted for 30 minutes and involved questions about your background and interests and technical questions from your areas of interest only.
Fees
- The fees were for the entire year for both tuition and accommodation. It had to be paid at once, with the tuition fees being paid before course start and accommodation be done after moving in.
- The accommodation fees could also be paid quarterly or semiannually. The monthly expenses vary from person to person, with the average being around 150-250 pounds a month for a decent standard of living.
Scholarship
- No, the scholarships available for the Course are the Commonwealth scholarship or any country-specific ones. These scholarships usually cover the full tuition fees (national or international) along with the accommodation fees.
- No one in my course had received this, but there were certain people in other courses that did. Overall, very few I know received these, as they are very competitive.
