MSc Aerospace Engineering

at University of Glasgow

Modes Of Delivery Of The Msc In Aerospace Engineering Include Lectures, Seminars And Tutorials And Allow Students The Opportunity To Take Part In Lab, Project And Team Work.
 

The Summer Period Is Dedicated To Project Work, With Either Academic Or Industrial Placements Providing The Context For Your Project.
 

Semester 1 Core Courses

• Flight Dynamics M
• Control Systems Analysis And Design M
• Navigation Systems M
• Simulation Of Aerospace Systems
• Space Flight Dynamics M
• Physics Of Fluids M
   

Semester 2 Optional Courses

Select A Team Project From:

• Aerospace Design Project M*
• Aerospace Systems Team Design Project M
   

Select Five Courses From The Following:

• Advanced Aerodynamics 5
• Aeroelasticity And Aeroacoustics 5 Or Aircraft Vibration And Aeroelasticity 4*
• Aerospace Propulsion M
• Aircraft Handling Qualities And Control 5* (Subject To Availability On Flight Test Course And May Incur An Additional Charge)
• Autonomous Vehicle Guidance Systems M**
• Computational And Experimental Fluid Dynamics 5 Or Computational Fluid Dynamics 4*
• Fault Detection, Isolation And Recovery**
• High Speed Aerodynamics 4*
• Industrial Aerodynamics M*
• Radar And Electro-Optic Systems M**
• Advanced Control 5
• Rotorcraft Aeromechanics M
• Spacecraft Systems 5
• Turbulent Flows 5
   

* Signifies Courses That Constitute The Specialism In Aeronautics
** Signifies Courses That Constitute The Specialism In Systems
 

Summer

• Msc Project

A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in any Engineering Discipline or Physical Sciences/Maths degree that contains the core modules: Aerodynamics (or Fluid Mechanics or Thermodynamics), Control Engineering, Kinematics (or Dynamics), Materials Science and Maths.
 

Applicants with a high 2.2 equivalent degree classification but 2:1 standard marks in core modules may be considered for entry.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £11520
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £29370

Career 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 ALTEN. Positions include Avionic and Mission System Engineer, Scientist and Graduate Engineer.