The Masters in Aeronautical Engineering focuses on advanced engineering subjects required for understanding modern design of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

• If you are an aerospace engineering graduate wanting to improve your skills and knowledge; a graduate of another engineering discipline or physical science and you want to change field; or you are looking for a well rounded postgraduate qualification in aeronautical engineering to enhance your career prospects, this programme is designed for you.
• This MSc has been developed for students with different training backgrounds or from different educational origins; and it is particularly suitable if you currently work or intend to work in the aeronautical engineering industries.
• We are a preferred course provider for BAE Systems, one of only three in the UK and many projects are linked to industry. This MSc provides you with the knowledge and abilities required to succeed in industry.
• You will benefit from access to our outstanding facilities: wind tunnels, a flight simulation lab, a flight testing lab, structural testing apparatus and computer labs for modelling and simulation.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time

You will attend taught courses and take part in laboratory-based assignments and field visits. You will be further assessed in the coursework, report writing and oral presentations. The summer period is dedicated to project work, with either academic or industrial placements providing the context for your project.

Semester 1 courses (six chosen)

• Viscous shear flows
• Composites airframe structures
• Aircraft flight dynamics
• Aircraft operations and systems 5
• Aerospace control 1
• Space flight dynamics 5
• Aerospace design project 4.

Semester 2 courses (six chosen)

• Introduction to computational fluid dynamics
• Methods for turbomachinery design
• Introduction to aeroelasticity
• Introduction to wind engineering
• Flight testing 4 (places are subject to availability and a possible separate fee
• Autonomous vehicle guidance systems 
• Aerospace control 2
• Advanced concepts
• Space applications
• Research techniques
• Field visits.

Additionally you will undertake work over the summer: individual project and MSc dissertation.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include positions in aerospace, defence, renewable energy, control design, structural engineering. You can also continue studying, for a research Masters or a PhD.

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

See: How to apply for a taught degree