Aerospace Engineering MSc
University of Glasgow
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The Masters in Aerospace Engineering is a multi-disciplinary programme that covers all aspects of modern aircraft design. This involves developing essential knowledge and skills in advanced aerodynamics and aerospace systems. By choosing specific options in the second semester the degree programme can be tailored to provide specialisms in either Aeronautics or Systems. Aeronautical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2022). The ...Read more

The Masters in Aerospace Engineering is a multi-disciplinary programme that covers all aspects of modern aircraft design. This involves developing essential knowledge and skills in advanced aerodynamics and aerospace systems. By choosing specific options in the second semester the degree programme can be tailored to provide specialisms in either Aeronautics or Systems. Aeronautical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2022). The University of Glasgow has been the home of aerospace research for over 60 years. This long-standing activity has culminated in the Division of Aerospace Sciences having internationally recognised expertise in all areas of aeronautics and aerospace systems. Students in this programme can benefit from access to our outstanding facilities: including several wind tunnels, a flight simulation lab, an autonomous unmanned vehicle (UAV) laboratory, helicopter test rig laboratories, structural testing apparatus and computer labs for modelling and simulation. The programme is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.Career prospectsCareer opportunities include aerospace, defence, laser targeting systems, renewable energy, radar development, structural engineering, autonomous systems and systems modelling.Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for companies such as ALTEN, Iberia Express, UTC Aerospace Systems and Jacobs Engineering. Positions include Avionic and Mission System Engineer, Scientist and Graduate Engineer.

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Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree, with modules in each of Dynamics and Materials Science and Thermodynamics and Control and Aerodynamics and Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) with an average grade of 2.1 in accepted modules. or non-UK equivalent

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£2,788 month

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