Overview
This programme is suitable for applicants who wish to enhance their engineering training or to convert to an advanced engineering discipline from backgrounds in mathematics, physics or computer science.
You will develop specialist skills that are attractive to a broad spectrum of both aerospace and non-aerospace engineering industries.
The department works closely with employers and industry - including industrial advisory panels - to design a programme that ensures that students graduate with the technical knowledge, expertise and transferrable skills in demand by employers.
It may be possible for your research project to be carried out in industry.
The facilities in the department are of a high standard, with the latest industry-standard software available for students to use.
Professional accreditation
This course is professionally accredited by The Royal Aeronautical Society. The Society is licensed by the Engineering Council to register candidates as Chartered Engineers (CEng), Incorporated Engineers (IEng) and Engineering Technicians (EngTech).
Our accreditation agreement with the Royal Aeronautical Society is renewed every five years. The current accreditation agreement is due to be renewed for students starting their studies in the 2024-25 academic year. The Department expects to be accredited into the future.
Careers
Graduates of this MSc develop specialist skills and are highly sought after by employers in a broad spectrum of aerospace and non-aerospace industries.
Such non-aerospace industries include manufacture, technical consultancy, accountancy, and utilities and transport.