MSc Aerospace Dynamics

This Masters course helps students learn key information about how air moves, how vehicles move, how to control them, and how to use computer models. Students will get hands-on experience measuring, studying, and making computer models of airflows and aircraft. This programme is perfect if you're interested in designing aircraft, controlling air movement, measuring flows, or understanding how planes fly and how to control them.

The course is split into two main parts: lessons and your own research project. You can choose to focus on either Flight Dynamics (how planes fly) or Aerodynamics (how air moves around planes). Cranfield University has been teaching advanced aerospace engineering since 1946, giving students a special chance to fly in the National Flying Laboratory Centre's aircraft as part of their studies.

Cranfield University is a top university in the UK that only offers Masters and PhD degrees. It's known for being excellent in science, engineering, design, technology, and management. The university has a worldwide reputation for its cutting-edge research and strong links with big companies like Airbus and Rolls-Royce. It also has special, large facilities, including its airport.

Cranfield is highly praised for its teaching and research quality, and it has many academic staff members for its students, offering great support. The university provides a wide range of specialised Masters courses in areas like advanced manufacturing, environmental engineering, transport, and management, along with its famous aerospace programmes.

To apply for this course, applicants need to send a personal statement. In this, you will discuss why you want to study the course and other details about your studies. You will also need a reference from a teacher or an employer. You can choose to upload your CV (a document showing your work history) with your application to demonstrate your experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a second-class UK Honours degree, or a similar international degree, in subjects like mathematics, physics, or an engineering field.
• If your degree is different, you might still be accepted if you have enough relevant work experience in engineering or a technical area.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no part lower than 5.5 for listening, reading, writing, and speaking. 
• You can also submit scores from other accepted English tests, such as TOEFL (92 overall) or Pearson PTE Academic 65 overall, with at least 59 in all parts.

For the 2025-26 academic year, the tuition fee for the full-time and Part-time MSc Aerospace Computational Engineering programme is £27,910.

Cranfield University and other organisations offer various scholarships to help Masters students with funding. One key option is the Global Excellence Scholarship in Aerospace Dynamics, which is specifically for this course. It covers full tuition fees for UK students or provides a good amount towards fees for international students. The university also has its own Cranfield Scholarships, which are limited in number, vary in value, and are given based on a student's ability.

Moreso, international students may be qualified for external scholarships such as the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, aimed at female students from wider Europe. Full scholarships like the Commonwealth Masters Scholarships (from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) and Chevening Scholarships (a global programme funded by the UK government) are also available. Students from specific countries might also consider the GREAT Scholarships for postgraduate courses.

A Masters degree in Aerospace Dynamics from Cranfield University can lead to various career opportunities within the aerospace, military, and related sectors. Graduates are highly sought after by employers due to the course's industry-focused research. Potential career paths include:

• Aerospace Engineer
• Flight Dynamics Specialist
• Aerodynamicist
• Research and Development Engineer (Aerospace)
• Consultant (Aviation/Automotive)
• Systems Engineer

Applications can be submitted through the university's online platform, or speak to one of our trained counsellors. For help and guidance.