Cranfield University

MSc Aerospace Materials

Cranfield University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

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

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)

Cost of study

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

Admission

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

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