Our range of taught degrees will help you develop the potential to become a champion of industry or a future leader, and our research programmes will equip you to meet the challenges and opportunities for a career in research.
We are one of the top engineering research departments in the UK with 96% of our research recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
Wide range of courses
We provide a wide range of master's degree programmes which have been accredited by the professional engineering institutions, and our research opportunities cover all of the major engineering disciplines.
Excellent graduate prospects
Our postgraduate students have excellent career prospects as we have close links with industry and our graduates are highly regarded by employers.
I found the course particularly interesting as most of the coursework has practical applications and is relevant to what's currently happening within the electricity industry. I was lucky enough to be recruited by Alsthom Grid during my studies and started working with them as soon as I handed in my dissertation. I enjoyed the diversity within the school and met students from Brazil, Greece, Germany, Nigeria, China, Japan and my home country Ireland.
Dan, Electrical Energy Systems (MSc)
Brand new Master's programme starting in September 2023 - MSc Engineering Net Zero
We are pleased to announce that we will be launching a brand new degree programme, MSc Engineering Net Zero, which will start in September 2023. Sign up to receive more information about the programme and to be alerted once the course is live online and open to applications.
This degree programme aims to provide advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering over a range of specialist subjects, with an advanced research-led project in an area of your choice.
This MSc will provide you with the necessary training, skills and hands-on experience to become successful in the dynamic and highly competitive fields of BIM and smart engineering.
This course is designed to provide specialist postgraduate professional development in this emerging and inclusive discipline, which recognises that many environmental challenges cannot be solved by one traditional discipline alone. The programme encompasses areas traditionally within civil engineering, earth sciences and biology.
This course aims to complement a relevant undergraduate degree by introducing students to hydro-informatics, computational hydraulics and environmental hydraulics, including water quality indicators and sediment transport processes in coastal, estuarine and inland waters.
This course has been designed to deliver thorough training and practical experience in compound semiconductor theory, fabrication and applications, and integration with silicon technology.
This course has a particular focus on the integration of renewable generation into electricity transmission and distribution networks and on preparing students for a new era of truly ‘smart’ grids, and is designed to meet the urgent need for specialists in advanced electrical energy systems.
The MSc Engineering Net Zero will provide you with key engineering and science-based knowledge and skills to deliver impactful decarbonisation solutions to tackle climate change in the wider society.
This course aims to equip students with the skills they need to be employed as professional engineers. The course is informed by current, internationally renowned research expertise undertaken within the school’s Advanced Manufacturing priority research area.
The creation of modern buildings is a complex operation requiring professional skills from many disciplines. This course offers advanced training in the analysis, design and construction of structures in a variety of materials.
This course aims to produce specialists who can demonstrate mastery of a broad spectrum of advanced engineering principles to real-life technological, financial, regulatory, managerial and ethical problems encountered in the sustainable energy profession.
This degree aims to produce specialists with essential expertise in electronic and microwave engineering, and to develop an awareness of the rapidly growing application space for these technologies.
An MSc course with an emphasis on research which also aims to provide you with the necessary advanced level knowledge and skills that will allow you to succeed in the rapidly growing wireless and microwave communication industry.
This degree aims to produce postgraduate specialists with essential expertise in electronic and microwave engineering, and develop an awareness of the rapidly growing application space for these technologies.
This MRes course aims to provide you with and excellent platform for career development, whether that be within industry or academic research.
Our talks
Postgraduate study in the School of Engineering
Dr Mike Harbottle explains more about our postgraduate taught and research degrees, the opportunities available to you, and our entry requirements.
PhD opportunities in compound semiconductor manufacturing
Professor Peter Smowton talks about the research opportunities available and explains why compound semiconductors are so important.
Advanced Mechanical Engineering (MSc)
Our staff and students tell you about our master's degree programmes in Advanced Mechanical Engineering.
Engineering Net Zero (MSc)
Dr Aled Davies provides an overview of MSc Engineering Net Zero and how it can help students gain the skills to combat one of the world’s greatest challenges.
Electrical Energy Systems (MSc)
Our staff and students tell you about the master's degree programme in Electrical Energy Systems.
Building Information Modelling (MSc)
Hear from Dr Tom Beach as to why you should consider studying on our master's degree programme in Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Sustainable Energy and Environment (MSc)
Dr Valera-Medina introduces our master's degree programme in Sustainable Energy and Environment, including the main features of the course, our students, careers and facilities.
Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering (MSc)
Hear about the course, our students, our facilities, and the career prospects for graduates.
Compound Semiconductor Electronics (MSc)
Dr Roberto Quaglia describes the benefits of studying on our master's degree programme in Compound Semiconductor Electronics.
Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship (MSc)
Hear how joining our master's degree programme in Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship will help you develop your career.
The Geoenvironmental Engineering (MSc) course appealed to me because there was a broad range of topics and I had the flexibility to focus on areas of interest through optional modules and the dissertation project. I continue to use these skills in my current role as a consultant. The postgraduate study helped me to gain employment and I have since progressed quickly in my field.
Search our latest PhD studentships and projects in engineering.
Research careers
Dr Agustin Valera-Medina talks about his research career journey to date in an inspiring video for prospective postgraduate research students.
I chose Cardiff University because of the opportunity to work in an inspired research environment with people who care not only about the quality of the work they are doing but its greater impact. The level of support fosters a positive learning environment and encourages research students to step out of their comfort zones, embrace their abilities and be impactful with their work.
