Swansea University - MSc Aerospace Engineering

MSc Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering

The College of Engineering has been engaged in world class research with the aerospace industry in the UK and with companies world wide for over 25 years. This research is combined with outstanding teaching and facilities in aerospace engineering giving Swansea University a unique and leading position in Wales in this field.

The UCAS code for this course is: n/a
Full time study: 1 year full-time study

Part-time study: 2 - 3 years of study

Building on our substantial background in aerospace research, this flexible MSc course is

based on the world class expertise available in the Materials Engineering Research Centre and the Computational expertise in the C2EC Research Centre.

The UK aerospace industry is the second largest in the world, directly employing 112,000 people. Productivity is 50% higher than the UK average, second only to the pharmaceutical sector.

This course provides students with a systematic understanding of advanced knowledge, and critical awareness of current problems or new insights required by effective practising Aerospace Engineers. Students will gain comprehensive  knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to contribute to the creation and maintenance of aerospace and aeronautical equipment needed by industry and society with due regard to the environment.

Students will take a core set of modules in addition to a number of options before moving on to the research project of their study that can be chosen from any relevant research area within the College.

Students will graduate with the knowledge, motivation, and self-learning skills required for continuous professional development during their future careers and provides valuable experience of working on complex projects both as individuals and as team members.

Our aim is for students to develop the potential to become future leaders and champions of industry.

Course Modules:


EG-M23    Finite Element Computational Analysis

EG-M62    Group Project
EG-M63    Research Dissertation

EG-M73    Composite Materials

EG-M81    Flight Dynamics and Control

EG-M82    Rotary Wing Aircraft

EG-M85    Strategic Project Planning
EGIM02    Numerical Methods
EGIM06    Computational Fluid Dynamics  
EGIM17    MSc Research Project

One optional module from:

EG-M67   Computational Electromagnetics

EG-M83   Simulation Based Product Design

EGIM07   Dynamics and Transient Analysis

EGIM16   Communication Skills for Engineers

Please note the selection of available modules is reviewed annually and it is subject to timetabling constraints and therefore may be subject to change.

Standard Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement for Master level students is a First or a Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline.

Students holding overseas degrees are very welcome and their degree qualifications are assessed in accordance with their referees’ comments and our long established experience in this area.

Candidates who do not possess an Honours Degree but who have sufficient professional experience in a relevant area may also be admitted in special circumstances.

Scholarships and Bursaries

UK and EU students - Students can apply for one of the .

International Students - Please for more information regarding scholarships 

Research

Members of staff within the College of Engineering are involved in many exciting state-of-the-art projects, many of which are in collaboration with industry which means there is a wide range of exciting MSc project topics that can be chosen. To find out more about our world-class research visit www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering/research

Accreditation
Currently seeking accreditation from RAeS, IMechE and IED.
Assessment

The full-time scheme lasts for 12 months and consists of two taught semesters (Part I), followed by a three-month period of individual research (Part II) during the summer. The taught modules - totalling 120 credits are - examined and students must perform satisfactorily in these examinations before they are allowed to proceed to the research phase (Part II). The MSc course is based on the Level M of the existing undergraduate aerospace degree building on the extensive research activities in materials engineering and in computational methods. In the College of Engineering at Swansea University, the Level M modules are delivered over one or both of the teaching semesters. The majority of the modules involve two or three contact hours with the lecturer each week, over a single semester.

Important Dates

Information regarding dates and times for Enrolment can be found on the Student Records webpages.

UK/EU Undergraduates

Applications should be made through UCAS.

International Students

Please see this page for information on studying at Swansea University

Postgraduate Students

Apply for your course by looking at this page.

 

This course is:
Accepting Applications