Astronautics and Space Engineering

Starts: October

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part time

Course overview:

This course was established in 1987 to meet the requirement of the space industry for high-quality employees with relevant skills.  The course has evolved since then as the needs of the industry have changed but, more than ever, we are working with industry to ensure our curriculum is up to date. In fact, the companies actively support the course by employing our graduates, providing research projects, and in some cases by providing important course modules.

The MSc in Astronautics and Space Engineering will equip you with the skills required to pursue a successful career in the space industries or undertake further research.

Cranfield University has been at the forefront of postgraduate education in aerospace since 1946. We have a global reputation for our advanced postgraduate education, extensive research and applied continuing professional development. With 94% of Cranfield graduates securing relevant employment within six months of graduation, you can sure that your qualification will be valued and respected by employers around the world.

Structure:

The full-time course has three components: lecture modules, group project and research thesis.

Core and specialist lecture modules (October-March):

A range of core lectures allows students to gain a firm grounding in space engineering before they opt for specialist lectures to build their knowledge in a certain area, eg dynamics and control, structural design, or space system applications.

Group project (October-March):

Based on the methodology used by industry in carrying out space mission studies, students work together on a mission concept, with each student responsible for a specific sub-system. This gives students the opportunity to work in a virtual industrial environment and develop skills required to work within a team. Many projects involve collaboration with industry.

Research thesis (April-September):

The research thesis allows students to develop their particular area of interest, often providing an opportunity to collaborate with the space industry. Topics cover the whole of space engineering and often have industrial input. 

Entry requirements:

1st or 2nd class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, physics or an engineering discipline.

English Language Requirements - Our normal minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test), essay rating 4.5 or 92 (Internet test), all skills 19 or an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for writing, a TOEIC overall score of 830, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade C, although a number of our programmes require higher scores.

Funding:

Limited, please email for details. Well-qualified UK applicants may be eligible to apply for the EADS Technology Masters Training Award.

Want to know more?

Contact our Enquiries Office for further details, E: enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk, T: +44 (0)1234 758008

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