MSc/PGDip/PGCert Aerospace Engineering

University of Salford

This course gives you the advanced technical, computational and practical skills needed to succeed in modern aerospace engineering, while also exploring how aerospace systems interact with society, the environment and global operations. You’ll study core areas such as aerodynamics, structures, and systems engineering, alongside the wider context in which aerospace technology is designed, regulated and operated.

What makes this course different is its strong emphasis on practical, industry-relevant learning. You’ll work with industry-standard software, carry out wind-tunnel testing using dedicated aerospace laboratories, and take part in a real aircraft flight test engineering field trip, where you’ll collect and analyse performance data on board an aircraft.

You’ll also gain experience in UAV design and systems engineering, applying theory to real design challenges and presenting your work in a professional context. Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by an experienced and approachable teaching team in a highly inclusive learning environment, with opportunities to engage with industry through projects and guest input.

Based in Greater Manchester, one of the UK’s key aerospace and engineering hubs, this course is professionally accredited and prepares you for careers across aerospace and advanced engineering, or for further postgraduate study in a rapidly evolving industry.

You will:

• Apply advanced aerodynamics, structures, systems, noise and vibration knowledge to real aerospace engineering problems
• Use industry-standard computational tools such as ANSYS Fluent/Mechanical and MATLAB/Simulink
• Gain hands-on experience with wind tunnels, experimental facilities and real aircraft flight test data
• Design, build and evaluate aerospace systems, including UAVs, using professional engineering methods
• Understand how aerospace engineering interacts with society, sustainability, regulation and operations
• Develop professional, leadership and communication skills aligned with industry and accreditation standards