MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion-Aerospace Propulsion option

The MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion (Aerospace Propulsion option) at Cranfield is a full-time, one-year master’s for engineering graduates. It centres on gas-turbine technology for aerospace, covering topics such as combustion, turbomachinery, simulation, diagnostics, mechanical design, and performance studies and emphasises air‑breathing engines, covering topics such as blade cooling, combustors and propulsion integration.

Learning combines lectures, practical exercises such as turbine “strip & build” and Saab 340B flight tests, labs, and simulations. Students are assessed through module exams and coursework count 50%, plus a research project for the remaining 50%. Projects commonly involve industry-sponsored MSc theses with oral and written assessments.

The department works closely with industries like Rolls‑Royce, EASA, EasyJet, and Uniper, ensuring course content is continually refreshed by professional input. Over 90% of graduates find work within a year in sectors like engine manufacturing, airlines, consultancies, regulation, energy and academia.

The department works closely with companies like Rolls-Royce, EASA, EasyJet, and Uniper to keep the course content up to date with real-world needs. More than 90% of students get jobs within a year after graduation, in areas like engineering, airlines, consulting, government regulation, energy, and universities.

Cranfield University is a postgraduate institution in Bedfordshire, renowned for integrating science, engineering, technology and management. It features advanced facilities such as an airfield, wind tunnels and research rigs.

The university offers a wide range of courses across engineering, business, cybersecurity, environment, design, automation, and more. It provides multiple master’s and doctoral programmes across fields such as engineering, energy, environment, and management fields

Candidates need to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and relevant details about their studies or work. An academic or employer reference is needed, and applicants can upload a CV to showcase their experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a second‑class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in engineering, mathematics, physics or applied science.
• A different degree may be accepted if balanced by significant relevant work experience in power, aerospace, or gas‑turbine engineering

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non‑English backgrounds should demonstrate an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

The tuition fee for the international students of the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion (Aerospace Propulsion option) at Cranfield University is approximately £31,775 per year.

The University has Scholarships specifically available for international students applying to the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion (Aerospace Propulsion option) at Cranfield University, one of such is the Regional Excellence Scholarship, which offers a 40% tuition fee reduction to applicants from selected countries.

Graduates are prepared  for roles such as:

• Gas turbine engine manufacturer engineer
• Airframe systems engineer
• Airline performance specialist
• Regulatory authority engineer
• Aerospace or energy consultant

Applicants for the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion (Aerospace Propulsion option) from Cranfield should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.