Course summary
The MSc in Aerospace Engineering provides a rigorous and systematic understanding of the field, equipping you with the critical awareness and insight required to become a credible aerospace engineer. You will be prepared in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from propeller-driven and jet-powered planes, to helicopters and gliders. This covers design, analysis, testing and flight. Practical experience will be partly gained through your access to one of the world’s most advanced engineering flight simulators housed within Engineering. Why Aerospace Engineering at Swansea? Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a globally distinguished department and its work attracts interest and engagement from far and wide. 97th in the World for Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing (QS World University Rankings 2024) 100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Your Aerospace Engineering Experience World-class aerospace research informs high quality teaching in a state-of-the-art learning environment at Swansea University. Maintaining some of the University’s strongest industry connections has helped us to establish a leading status in engineering development. We work with such blue chip companies such as Tata, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems and HP. You can expect to benefit from close working relationships with industry experts. Your studies will be nourished by an international community of over 500 postgraduate students and 120 research staff within Engineering. Further study support comes in the form of 24 hour access to our on-site library, advanced laboratories, a year-round programme of guest lectures, and dedicated postgraduate work rooms. Aerospace Engineering Employment Opportunities Graduates of the MSc Aerospace Engineering degree at Swansea are well positioned for rewarding employment opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles: Aircraft Design Engineer Satellite Design Engineer Aircraft Systems Engineer Rocket Scientist Aircraft MRO Engineer Defence Engineer Airline Pilot High Speed Railway Engineer Flight Test Engineer
Modules
Modules typically include: Advanced Computational Methods for Engineers; advanced airframe structure; flight dynamics and control; advanced aerodynamics; structural integrity of aerospace metals; group project; research dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Aeronautical Society, Royal
- Engineering Designers, Institution of
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
Entry requirements
Usually entry requirements for the MSc Aerospace Engineering course are a first or a second class honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. You will also need to have an overall mark of at least 55%, however performance in key modules will also be considered. We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study. If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10950 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22250 | Year 1 |
| International | £22250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP