MSc Aerospace Materials

The Cranfield University MSc Aerospace Materials programme equips students with specialist skills for improving and designing new materials for future aircraft and spacecraft. The course addresses environmental impact and sustainability within the aerospace sector, providing access to teaching and research focused on decarbonising aviation. It also develops knowledge-based skills to support innovation and entrepreneurship, which are important for long-term career prospects in clean technology.

A significant part of the course involves research, with a wide selection of industry-led projects. This provides students with increased exposure to employers and allows them to gain experience in real-world applications. The course includes taught modules, a group project (which is a dissertation for part-time students), and an individual project. Delivery methods include lectures, workshops, case studies, tutorials, and company visits, all within the context of industrial application.

Cranfield University is a postgraduate-only institution known for its strong links with industry and its focus on practical, applied research and education. Located in Bedfordshire, UK, it stands as a leading global centre for expertise in technology and management. The university prides itself on its world-class facilities and a unique learning environment that supports close collaboration between academia and business.

Cranfield offers a range of postgraduate programmes across various fields, including Aerospace, Energy and Power, Manufacturing, Water, Environment and Agrifood, Transport Systems, and Management. The university’s connection to industry ensures that its courses are relevant and that graduates are highly sought after by employers worldwide. The university has its own airport and a range of specialist laboratories, providing unparalleled practical learning opportunities.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants typically need a UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, or an equivalent international qualification. 
• If an applicant does not meet these standard entry requirements, they may apply for a Pre-Master's course, with successful completion qualifying them for entry into the MSc programme.

English Proficiency: 

• All applicants whose primary language is not English need to demonstrate effective communication in English by having an overall score of 6.5, with no less than 5.5 in any of the four elements. 
• Applicants can also submit other English test scores, like TOEFL and PTE.

The tuition fee for the MSc Aerospace Materials at Cranfield University for the 2025/2026 academic year is £27,910.

Cranfield University provides several scholarships for the MSc Aerospace Materials course, including the Manufacturing and Materials Excellence Scholarship, which is merit-based and offers up to 40% of tuition fees to global applicants. Other opportunities include the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Postgraduate Masters Scholarship and the IGEM Postgraduate Masters Scholarship, both offering up to £6,500. Additionally, the Royal Aeronautical Society provides Centennial Scholarships, while the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining offers the Edgar Pam Fellowship worth £2,000, and ISTAT Foundation Scholarships can provide up to US$10,000 for those pursuing careers in aviation.

The MSc in Aerospace Materials programme equips graduates with specialist skills for enhancing and designing new materials for future aircraft and spacecraft. Graduates transition into roles as:

• Materials Engineer (Aerospace)
• Stress Engineer
• Research and Development Scientist
• Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace Materials)
• Composites Specialist
• Quality Assurance Engineer (Aerospace)

Interested applicants can apply through the university’s online application form. Our trained advisors are available to help you through this process.