MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion

MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion at Cranfield University is a one-year master’s course for students who want to work with aircraft engines, power systems, and energy technologies. The course is backed by strong industry links and gives students the chance to work with real equipment. It’s ideal for people with engineering or science backgrounds who want to boost their careers in energy or aerospace.

This MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion at Cranfield University focuses on gas turbines and how they work. Students will study areas such as gas turbine performance and design, heat transfer, combustion, engine control, and propulsion systems used in planes.  There are also guest speakers and visits to industrial sites.

You will also work on a group project and an individual research project. Both help you apply what you learn to real-world problems.

Students have access to test rigs, wind tunnels, and engine labs.  Teaching also includes simulator-based training and practical-based learning, where you will be assessed using coursework, presentations, and a final project. No formal exams are written for most modules, but technical tasks and reports are required.

Cranfield University was established in 1946 and became a university in 1993. It has two main campuses: Cranfield in Bedfordshire and Shrivenham in Oxfordshire. It is a postgraduate-only university, focused on fields like engineering, energy, aerospace, and defence. The school owns an airport and aircraft used for teaching and research. Most programmes also include group work and personal coaching to help students build confidence and teamwork skills.

Most students live on or near the campus where they have access to clubs, sports facilities, and social activities. As a small, focused university, Cranfield offers a quiet but engaging student life to students coming from over 100 countries to study. Study labs, simulators, and other tools are also part of the learning process at Cranfield University.

Applicants must upload transcripts, submit a personal statement, and provide 2 references. 

Grade Requirement:

Applicants must hold a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in engineering, mathematics, physics or an applied science discipline.

Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for the Pre-master's course, successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to this course for a second year of study.

English Proficiency:

Applicants must show proof of English proficiency by submitting an IELTS score of 6.5 and 5.5 in all skill components. Other equivalent English test scores are also accepted. 

The tuition fee to study the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion at Cranfield University for the 2025/2026 academic year is £31,775.

Cranfield offers scholarships such as the Cranfield Global Manufacturing Leadership Scholarship and the Aerospace MSc Bursary.

Most are awarded based on merit or financial need. Students must apply separately for some of them.

Graduates from the work in fields such as:

• Aerospace and aviation firms
  
• Gas and power generation companies
  
• Research labs
  
• Engine design and testing
  
• Consultancy and government agencies

To apply for the Cranfield University MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion, applicants should submit their application through the university’s official website. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.