Cranfield University

MSc Aviation Digital Technology Management

Cranfield University

Course overview

The MSc Aviation Digital Technology Management course at Cranfield University trains professionals to invent and use digital technology throughout the aviation industry. This programme gives graduates key digital skills, preparing them for jobs beyond just designing and making aircraft. It opens up more opportunities in the wider aviation sector. The course is built to help students manage and put new digital solutions into practice, making sure they are ready for what the industry will need in the future.

Students in this course will learn through a mix of serious academic study and hands-on practice. How well they are doing is usually checked through coursework, exams, and a big individual research project. This allows students to understand the topics better and use their knowledge to solve real-world problems. This complete way of teaching means that people not only learn the theories but also get the practical experience needed to do well in this fast-changing field.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding 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 need at least a second-class undergraduate degree with honours from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification, in fields such as aerospace, engineering, mathematics, physics, or computing.
  • Alternatively, a different degree may be acceptable if the student has enough relevant professional experience within the aviation or technology industries.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who can not speak English need to score at least 6.5 overall in IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section, or submit equivalent recognised test scores such as TOEFL (minimum 92 overall), Cambridge Assessment English (180 overall), or Pearson PTE (65 overall).

Scholarships

  • Airbus Master’s Student Bursary

    €3,000 tuition fees.

  • Alumni Discounts

    The 20% course fee discount is available to Cranfield University and Cranfield School of Management graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Antony and Amanda Jenkins MBA Scholarship for Women Leaders

    Up to £10,000 towards the tuition fees (2 scholarships available).

  • Championing Diversity Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Changemaker Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Cranfield ALCS International Scholarship

    This scholarship offers a 20% fee discount to applicants holding an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Cranfield College of Aeronautics Heritage Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee bursary.

    Up to £5,000

  • Cranfield Excellence International Scholarships

    50 Scholarships of £10,000 and £15,000

  • Cranfield Excellence Merit Scholarships

    Funding value: up to £10,000 for international applicants and 20% for all nationals paying Home Fees.

  • Cranfield Faraday, Anderson and Parker Scholarship

    Up to £5500 towards tuition fee.

  • Delta Foundation Chevening Scholarship Taiwan

  • Frank Whittle Scholarships for the Cranfield Thermal Power MSc

    Up to 50% of the tuition fees for the MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion.

  • Global Clinical Supplies Group Scholarship

    £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Global Excellence Scholarship in Aerospace Dynamics

    A £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Mister Gees Foundation Scholarships

    £5000 towards tuition fees for a UK or international student studying a full-time Water and Wastewater Processes MSc - Environmental Science route.

    Up to £5,000

  • Norman C.T. Liu Women in Aviation Scholarship

    £10,000 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Relithan (Technology) Scholarship

    £20,000 fund for both 25/26 and 26/27 starts.

    Up to £20,000

  • Sir Peter Gregson Scholarship

    Four Scholarships of £16,000 for a PhD.

    Up to £16,000

  • The Boeing Global Engagement Scholarship

    Funding value - up to £5,000 toward tuition fees.

  • The Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship

    Up to £10,000 towards tuition fees (one scholarship per year available).

Career opportunities

Graduates from the MSc Aviation Digital Technology Management programme gain skills highly sought after across the aviation and technology sectors. Potential career paths include:

  • Digital Aviation Strategist
  • Aerospace Data Analyst
  • Aviation Technology Consultant
  • Robotics and Automation Specialist (Aerospace)
  • Predictive Maintenance Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MSc Aviation Digital Technology Management programme is £27,910.

Admission

Candidates applying for this course can apply through the university’s website. Those who need assistance with their application should contact our trained counsellors at AHZ. 

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