PhD Aerospace Engineering
Course overview
The PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a research degree where you study advanced topics like how aircraft and spacecraft work. You pick your own research project with help from expert teachers and focus on areas such as aircraft design, fluid flow, drones, or how structures behave.
The programme can be studied full-time, part-time, or through distance learning, offering flexibility for different needs. By the end of the degree, students develop strong research, problem-solving, and technical skills, preparing them to make new contributions to the field of aerospace engineering.
Entry requirements
To apply, you will need to submit your academic transcripts, research proposal or interest statement, and references.
Grade Requirements:
- You will need an undergraduate (or equivalent) degree in Engineering or a related science discipline, typically at a 2:1 classification.
- You may also need a master’s degree or demonstrate strong research potential.
Equivalent international qualifications are accepted—contact the university for specifics.
English Proficiency:
- If your first language is not English, you will need to meet English language proficiency requirements (for example, IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores).
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD in Aerospace Engineering are prepared for careers as:
- Aerospace Research Scientist
- Aerospace Design Engineer
- University Lecturer
- Structural or Aerodynamics Specialist
- Project or Systems Engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the PhD Aerospace Engineering programme is £23,800 per annum for International students.
Admission
Applications for the PhD Aerospace Engineering programme at Swansea University can be made through the university’s online portal. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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