MSc Aerospace Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
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Our postgraduate Aerospace Engineering degree focuses on meeting skills gaps within the aerospace industry. The course develops your skills in the design, development, testing and production of flying vehicles.Weve collaborated with renowned industry links to help design this practical course. Youll learn about core aerospace engineering concepts including:System architectureStructuresPropulsionAvionic systemsFight dynamicsEngineering processesComputer aided design (CAD)The modules provide ...Read more

Our postgraduate Aerospace Engineering degree focuses on meeting skills gaps within the aerospace industry. The course develops your skills in the design, development, testing and production of flying vehicles.

We've collaborated with renowned industry links to help design this practical course. Youll learn about core aerospace engineering concepts including:

  • System architecture
  • Structures
  • Propulsion
  • Avionic systems
  • Fight dynamics
  • Engineering processes
  • Computer aided design (CAD)

The modules provide hands-on experience and learning. They are adapted to new emerging technologies within the industry.

There is also the option to gain hands-on practical experience through industrial placement.

Open completion of this degree you will be able to solve complex, real-world engineering problems with autonomy. The course is ideal for those wanting to start or develop their career by developing key skills in leadership, analysis and team working.

Careers:
An MSc in Aerospace Engineering could lead to a career, or develop your career further, in many sectors including:

Aerospace
Space
Defence
Automotive
Biotechnology
Energy and manufacturing
We have close working relationship with industry partners who are on the lookout for new talent.

Sandwich option information:
Our sandwich degrees offer the perfect blend of academic study and practical work experience, allowing you to build confidence in the workplace and graduate work-ready from your degree programme.

Our previous graduates have found their sandwich year particularly beneficial as it has allowed them to gain practical, hands-on experience within their chosen career and the opportunity to learn directly from professionals based out in industry. It is not uncommon for sandwich year programmes to also open up future work opportunities in similar fields or professions for our graduates.

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26/101
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20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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87th
What students say
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Alex
24 Jan 25

UCLan is a great place to study, with supportive lecturers, a diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the 24/7 library. The focus on employability through..Read more

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David
03 Dec 24

The content is very difficult and there are a lot of students so it is hard to get contact time with teachers. However, it is a very nice place to live with decent facilities...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

  • 2.2 BEng (Hons) degree or 2.2 BSc (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering or other related subject
  • Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work / life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from Master-level studies are welcome

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£9,450 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£2,625 for the sandwich year

£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Alex
24 Jan 25
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
UCLan is a great place to study, with supportive lecturers, a diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the 24/7 library. The focus on employability through...
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David
03 Dec 24
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year) MEng (Hons)
The content is very difficult and there are a lot of students so it is hard to get contact time with teachers. However, it is a very nice place to live with decent facilities....
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate...

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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