MSc Aerospace Engineering

The MSc Aerospace Engineering programme is an advanced degree that covers a broad range of subjects in Aerospace. The programme combines several core units with a range of optional units, and uniquely allows students to tailor their degree around subjects they find interesting.

In the first term, students will choose one foundational unit in either aerodynamics, structures, control or space. This is supplemented with two additional optional units that span the breadth of aerospace engineering and are informed by the cutting-edge research at Bristol in aeroacoustics, composites and control.

In the second term, students will be able to choose a final optional unit that is led by one of our world-leading researchers. A major aspect of this term is the group design project. This multi-disciplinary project will see students apply the concepts they learn in their academic units to the design of a full aircraft, with a brief mimicking a typical industrial problem. They will develop fundamental team-working and communication skills that will see them succeed in industry.

Finally, the research project will see students work within one of the world-leading research teams at Bristol. Here, students will be working on a cutting-edge research project, and pushing the boundary of the state-of-the-art. For example, this could be trying to understand how to reduce noise produced by aircraft wings, developing simulation methods for the next generation of large wind turbines, or designing deployable structures for space applications.

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

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If your degree subject is not listed above, you will need a degree in another Engineering subject and to have studied units in Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Aerospace Structures with 40% or above (or international equivalent) in each unit.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.

If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:

• Evidence of a minimum of one year paid work experience in the aerospace industry, including: civil aerospace, defence aerospace, consultancy work with an aerospace company, or other aerospace-aligned business.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification.

Specific module requirements would still apply.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.