Thermal Power and Propulsion at Cranfield University - UCAS

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Course summary

Gain fundamental and applied knowledge in the understanding of the design and operation of different types of gas turbines for all applications. Pursue your own specific interests and career aspirations through a wide range of modules through four specialist options:

  • Aerospace Propulsion
  • Gas Turbine Technology
  • Power, Propulsion and the Environment
  • Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management
Who is it for? This course aims to provide both fundamental and applied knowledge applicable to the understanding of the design and operation of different types of gas turbines for all applications. Suitable for graduates seeking a challenging and rewarding career in an established international industry. Why this course? The MSc course in Thermal Power and Propulsion is structured to enable you to pursue your own specific interests and career aspirations. You may choose from a wide range of modules and select an appropriate research project. An intensive industrial management course is offered which assists in achieving exemptions from some engineering council requirements. The course is embedded in a large power and propulsion activity that is recognised internationally for its enviable portfolio of research, short courses and postgraduate programmes. We have been at the forefront of postgraduate education in aerospace propulsion at Cranfield since 1946. We have a global reputation for our advanced postgraduate education, extensive research and applied continuing professional development. Our graduates secure relevant employment within six months of graduation, and you can be sure that your qualification will be valued and respected by employers around the world. This MSc programme benefits from a wide range of cultural backgrounds which significantly enhances the learning experience for both staff and students. Informed by industry Our industry partners help support our students in a number of ways - through guest lectures, awarding student prizes, recruiting course graduates and ensuring course content remains relevant to leading employers. The Industrial Advisory Panel meets annually to maintain course relevancy and ensure that graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge required by leading employers. Knowledge gained from our extensive research and consultancy activity is also constantly fed back into the MSc programme. The Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc Industrial Advisory Panel consists of senior engineers from companies such as:
  • EASA,
  • EasyJet,
  • RMC,
  • Rolls-Royce,
  • Senior Consultant,
  • Uniper Technologies.

Assessment method

Taught modules 50%, Individual research project 50%


Entry requirements

1st or 2nd Class UK Honours degree (or its equivalent) in engineering, mathematics, physics or an applied science. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £24725 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £24725 Year 1
EU £24725 Year 1
England £11850 Year 1
Northern Ireland £11850 Year 1
Scotland £11850 Year 1
Wales £11850 Year 1
International £24725 Year 1

Additional fee information

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Thermal Power and Propulsion at Cranfield University - UCAS