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Postgraduate master’s courses in Aerospace Academic year 2021/22 entry
Cranfield University Reasons to study Aerospace
We are the UK’s only specialist postgraduate university in technology
with us
and management, with long-standing relationships with some of the most
prestigious global companies. Our close collaboration with industry, and
passion for the areas we operate in, will help your career. 1
Aerospace Integration
Research Centre 4 Global contribution
Our work embraces the entire
spectrum of aviation, combining
Co-funded by Airbus, Rolls-Royce
81%
academic excellence and strong
Specialist and the Higher Education Funding
Council for England, this £35 million
industry focus. We work with leading
businesses, including Airbus, AVIC,
postgraduate collaboration between industry
and academia is developing the
BAE Systems, Boeing, Rolls-Royce
and Thales directly contributing to
A research-focused of our research is world-leading breakthrough solutions that will
the economic growth of the global
Research Excellence radically change the design of
professional community or internationally excellent Framework (REF) 2014 aerospace sector.
aircraft in the future.
Centre of aerospace
Over Six-time 2 Specialist technical
facilities
5 excellence
£100 million
We are the UK’s top destination for
winner of In addition to our runway, global
research airport, wind tunnels and
aerospace engineering postgraduate
students and the largest provider
the Queen’s flight simulators, our newest research
of investment in Anniversary Prize of accredited aerospace degree
facility, the £67 million Digital Aviation
new facilities over for Higher and
T Q’ courses.
A P Research and Technology Centre
the past four years Further Education F H F E
(DARTeC), will open during 2020.
Career development
This will address the challenges
and opportunities offered by digital 6 Our alumni go on to enjoy successful
UK no. 2
A professional UK Top 5 aviation technology. careers in aerospace, space and
network of for Engineering associated industries. Many senior
67,000+ graduate employment
(Mechanical,
Aeronautical and
Manufacturing) 3
From concept to flight employees in global aerospace
organisations around the world have
alumni, from Our industry-scale production and
169 countries QS World University Rankings a connection to Cranfield, as former
DLHE longitudinal, 2017
by subject, 2020 testing capabilities ensure that our
students, researchers or through
ground-breaking, research-generated
our professional development
As we are postgraduate only, we are not listed in league tables that help compare undergraduate design concepts can be taken from
universities, such as The Times World Rankings and The Complete University Guide. programmes.
the drawing board to the runway.
Digital Air Traffic Control Centre, a
“Being part of the Cranfield family has allowed me facility of our Global Research Airport.
to grow academically and professionally. The entire
staff are so supportive and there is a very healthy
and motivating environment with people from all
around the world. This all makes studying here a
thrilling experience.”
Jesus Lucero Ezquerro, current student,
(Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc 2020)
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Course structure Industry-sponsored group projects
Our specialist, sector-facing master’s courses are set up and The group project provides you with invaluable experience of delivering
developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring a collaborative piece of work in a team environment. With the assistance
the content of our courses remain industry-relevant and employers of industry, group projects are designed to mimic typical working
remain impressed with your business-readiness. environments within the sector.
This diagram illustrates the typical course structure of many of our full-time master’s The following courses include a group project:
courses. Please check your course structure online for more detailed information, including • Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures MSc,
the weight of each phase and part-time course structure variations. • Aerospace Computational Engineering MSc,
An opportunity to think and work
• Aerospace Dynamics MSc,
in an original way. For example, • Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc,
this could be working on a project • Aircraft Engineering MSc,
The ability to understand how your for a University partner, delving
An intensive learning experience, part of a project affects the whole, deeper into an area of specific • Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc,
providing the knowledge you need giving you a head start for the interest or a real-world challenge in • Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc,
to excel in your specialist field. world of work. the sector you want to work in.
• Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc,
• Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc,
• Robotics MSc.
Taught Group Individual 2019/20 example projects:
programme project thesis • Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc: A space mission design study which emphasises
space systems engineering methodologies. You will work in teams consisting of 10-15
students on projects that are strongly influenced by industry. Projects have included:
- CASTAWAY+ mission to the Main Asteroid Belt,
40% 20% 40% - Cranfield University Titan Explorer,
80 credits / 800 hours 40 credits / 400 hours 80 credits / 800 hours - Deep space habitat project.
• Robotics MSc - Medical delivery robot for semi-structured hospital environments.
40% - 60% Students designed a robot for medical delivery to staff and patients in hospitals. Students
80 credits / 800 hours Courses without group project 120 credits / 1,200 hours were grouped in three teams to tackle robot design problems related to manipulation, mobility
See page 5 and human-robot interaction.
200 credits
Registration Completion “From on-campus facilities and resources
2,000 hours
available to us to the way courses are oriented,
it is easy to see that it's all been structured
towards our development as engineers. A
perfect example of this is the Group Design
Project which provides us with a grasp of what
being part of a full-scale industrial project
really entails.”
Human-robot collaboration in completing an Volante Vision Concept. Developed in partnership
Danel Gaztelu, current student,
assembly task at the Intelligent Automation with Aston Martin, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and
Laboratory. Rolls-Royce. (Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc 2020)
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Courses
Cranfield University is at the forefront of the global aerospace technology
industry and has provided world-class postgraduate education and training
Aerospace Dynamics MSc, PgCert
www.cranfield.ac.uk/Aerodynamics • Accredited, see page 13 Full- or part-time
for over 70 years. Together with our commercial arm, Cranfield Aerospace October intake
Solutions Ltd, we have the unique capability and approvals to design, build This course provides both fundamental and applied knowledge to understand airflows, vehicle
and fly innovative aircraft systems. dynamics and control and methods for computational modelling. It provides you with practical
experience in the measurement, analysis, modelling and simulation of airflows and aerial vehicles.
The courses described in this brochure are a perfect illustration of the breadth and depth of our
aerospace portfolio, providing you with skills and expertise valued around the world. Within a number There are two specialist streams available within the course:
of courses there are a range of options to suit individual interests.
• Aerodynamics - for those interested in flow physics, experimental aerodynamics, aerodynamic modelling
and simulation and flow control techniques.
Modules typically form 40% of the course content, with the group and individual • Flight Dynamics - which covers aircraft stability, control, simulation and modelling.
projects making up the other 60%. See page 4 for the course structure and page 5 for
which courses include a group project. Compulsory modules (for both options)
This brochure shows the compulsory and (where applicable) some elective modules offered in the • Flight Experimental Methods,
2020-2021 academic year, to give you an idea of course content. To keep our courses relevant and • Individual Research project.
up-to-date, modules are subject to change so please check the latest information on our website. Elective modules
• Aerospace Navigation and Sensors, • Introduction to CFD,
Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures MSc • Air Vehicle Modelling and Simulation, • Introduction to Transonic Flow,
www.cranfield.ac.uk/LWCompStructures • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time • CFD for Aerospace, • Launch and Re-entry Aerodynamics,
October intake • Compressible Flows, • Modelling of Dynamic Systems,
• Control Systems, • Multivariable Control Systems for Aerospace
No other course provides such dedicated specialist training in the design and analysis of advanced • Experimental Aerodynamics, Applications,
lightweight and composite structures in aerospace, automotive, marine and renewable energy • Flight Dynamics Principles, • Supercritical Wing Design,
industries. Delivered with a unique focus on industry challenges and concerns, this course will • Flying Qualities and Flight Control, • Technology for Sustainable Aviation,
equip you with strong experimental, numerical and analytical skills in structural mechanics for both • Fundamentals of Aircraft System Identification, • Viscous Flow.
composite and metallic components. You will be able to practically apply this knowledge to solve real • Fundamentals of Rotorcraft Performance,
engineering problems. Stability and Control,
Compulsory modules • Introduction to Continuum Mechanics,
• Advanced Composite Analysis and Impact, • Materials Characterisation and Failure
• Advanced Simulation for Impact, Simulations,
• Crashworthiness, • Structural Stability,
• Finite Element Methods, • Thin-walled Structures.
Aerospace Computational Engineering MSc
www.cranfield.ac.uk/AeroCompEng • September intake Full- or part-time
This unique course blends skills-based and subject-specific material to provide you with practical skills
and cutting-edge knowledge adaptable to a wide variety of applications in aerospace computational
engineering. Also suitable for qualified engineers to incorporate CFD into their skill-set.
Compulsory modules • Modelling Approaches for Aerospace
• Analysis and Visualisation of Big Data System Applications,
and High Performance Computing, • Numerical Modelling for Compressible Flows,
• C++ Programming, • Numerical Modelling for Incompressible Flows,
• Computational Engineering Structures, • Validation and Verification for Aerospace Cranfield campus, airport and runway.
• Computational Methods, Applications.
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Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc
www.cranfield.ac.uk/AerospaceVehicleDesign • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time www.cranfield.ac.uk/CompSWTechEng • September intake Full- or part-time
October and March intakes
Engineering software development is one of the key areas in the information technology sector. This
This MSc focuses on the technical, business and management aspects of aircraft design and course equips you with the hands-on skills and up-to-date knowledge adaptable to a wide variety of
development. This world-leading programme will build your knowledge of the design of flying vehicles applications. You can specialise in:
such as aircraft, missiles, airships and spacecraft and prepare you for an exciting career.
• Computational Engineering Design - provides the skills necessary to develop and use core CAD and
There are three specialist options available: CAE solution software in diverse industrial settings.
• Computational Intelligence for Data Analytics - focuses on the fundamentals of computationally
• Aircraft Design – a comprehensive overview of aircraft performance, structures and systems. intelligent data handling algorithms and their application in disciplines needing fast and automated
• Avionics Systems Design – understand the design of avionic systems, analysis, development, test decision-making.
and airframe integration. • Computer and Machine Vision - focuses on aerial and robotic vision-based systems and the theory
• Structural Design (October only) – covers aircraft structures, airworthiness requirements, design and application of signal processing and computer vision algorithms.
standards, stress analysis, fatigue and fracture and fundamentals of aerodynamics and loading. • Software Engineering for Technical Computing - provides a unique insight into the development of
computer applications across modern computing environments.
Avionics Systems
Modules: CHECK = compulsory module Aircraft Design Structural Design Computational Software Engineering
Design Computational Computer and
Intelligence for for Technical
Aeroelasticity CHECK Elective Modules: CHECK = compulsory module Engineering Design
Data Analytics
Machine Vision
Computing
Aeronautical Communication Systems CHECK C++ Programming CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
Aerospace Software Engineering and Ada CHECK Management for Technology CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
Aerospace System Development and Life Cycle Model Elective Elective Computational Methods CHECK CHECK CHECK
Aircraft Aerodynamics Elective Elective Elective Visualisation CHECK CHECK CHECK
Aircraft Performance CHECK CHECK Elective Geometric Modelling and Design CHECK
Aircraft Power Plant Installation Elective Elective Elective Digital Engineering and Product Design CHECK
Aircraft Stability and Control CHECK CHECK Elective Computational Engineering Structures CHECK
Avionics Air Traffic Control CHECK Computational Optimisation Design CHECK
Avionics Data Networking, Hardware Integration and Testing CHECK Computational Engineering Fluids CHECK
Cockpit Environment CHECK Signal Analysis CHECK
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Elective Elective Elective Digital Signal Processing CHECK
Control Systems CHECK Image Processing and Analysis CHECK
Design and Analysis of Composite Structures CHECK CHECK Computer Vision CHECK
Design for Manufacture and Operation CHECK Elective Elective Machine Learning (for Computer Vision) CHECK
Design of Airframe Systems CHECK CHECK Elective Requirements Analysis and System Design CHECK
Detail Stressing CHECK Elective Software Testing and Quality Assurance CHECK
Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and Damage Tolerance CHECK CHECK Small-Scale Parallel Programming CHECK CHECK
Fault Tolerant Avionics Design CHECK Cloud Computing CHECK CHECK
Finite Element Analysis Elective CHECK High Performance Technical Computing CHECK CHECK
Flight Experience CHECK CHECK Elective Advanced Java and Advanced Python CHECK
Inertial and Satellite Navigation Systems CHECK Machine Learning and Big Data CHECK
Initial Aircraft Design CHECK Elective Elective Artificial Intelligence CHECK
Integrated Navigation Systems CHECK Internet of Things CHECK
Integrated Vehicle Health Management Elective Elective
Landing Gear Design Elective Elective Elective
Loading Actions CHECK Elective
Modelling of Dynamic Systems CHECK
Radio Systems CHECK
Reliability, Safety Assessment and Certification CHECK Elective Elective
Structural Dynamics Elective Elective
Structural Stability Elective CHECK
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Artists impression of the research facility Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre.
Aircraft Engineering MSc, PgDip, PgCert Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc
www.cranfield.ac.uk/AircraftEng • Accredited, see page 13 Part-time www.cranfield.ac.uk/AutonomousVehicleDC • October intake Full-time
February intake
The global market for aerial, ground, and marine autonomous vehicles has grown rapidly due to the advent
This course is specifically designed for people working in engineering or technical management of drones and driverless cars. The Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc is a unique course
positions in the aerospace industry who wish to study for an accredited master's degree while they are in for engineering, physics, or mathematics graduates. You will gain lasting and transferable skills in key
employment. This course will broaden your understanding of aircraft engineering and design subjects and aspects of autonomy to differentiate yourself in today’s competitive market. Career opportunities include
provide you with a strong foundation for career development in technical, integration and leadership roles. the security, defence, marine, environmental, automotive and aerospace industries.
Compulsory modules • Design, Durability and Integrity of Composite
Aircraft Structures, Compulsory modules
• Initial Aerospace Vehicle Design, • Detail Stressing, National Beyond visual line of sight
• Major Component Design and Manufacture, • Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems,
• Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and Damage experimentation flight corridor.
• Manufacturing, • Autonomous Vehicle Control Systems,
Tolerance, • Guidance and Navigation for Unmanned Aircraft
• Methodologies for Integrated Product • Finite Element Analysis,
Development, Systems (UAS),
• Flight Dynamics Principles for Aircraft • Introduction to UAS,
• Tools for Integrated Product Development. Engineering, • Logic and Automated Reasoning,
• Introduction to Aircraft Structural • Sensor Fusion,
Elective modules Crashworthiness, • UAS Dynamics and Control,
• Aircraft Loading Actions and Aeroelasticity, • Introduction to Autonomous Systems, • UAS Modelling and Simulation.
• Aircraft Performance for Aircraft Engineering, • Introduction to Avionics,
• Design and Development of Airframe Systems, • Through-life System Effectiveness.
Applied Artifical Intelligence MSc
www.cranfield.ac.uk/AAI • October intake Full- or part-time Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc
www.cranfield.ac.uk/CompFluidDynamics • Accredited, see page 13 Full- or part-time
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being increasingly adopted across a broad range of industries,
October intake
creating demand for talented graduates who can help realise the transformative potential. Be at the
forefront of this revolution, by gaining a unique combination of theoretical and practical skills enabling you This course enables you to understand, develop and implement CFD across a range of industries.
to work across disciplines and implement AI systems where they are needed. You will learn how to code and implement numerical schemes to solve fluid dynamics problems, and
• Logic and Automated Reasoning, how to apply CFD using commercial and open-source CFD software, tackling turbomachinery and
Compulsory modules rotorcraft aerodynamics, multi-phase flow and heat transfer, microflows, fluid-structure interaction,
• Search and Optimisation,
• Data Analytics and Visualisation, environmental flows. The group project simulates a CFD consultancy environment, where you will
• Statistical Learning Methods,
• Deep Learning, solve industrial problems across aerospace, automotive or energy sectors.
• Systems Engineering.
• Ethical, Regulatory and Social Aspects of AI,
• Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems, Compulsory modules • Numerical Modelling for Compressible Flows,
• Data Analysis and Uncertainty, • Numerical Modelling for Incompressible Flows,
Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc • Grid Generation/CAD, • The Role of Experimental Data in CFD,
www.cranfield.ac.uk/AstroSpaceEng • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time • Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, • Turbulence Modelling.
October intake • Numerical Methods and High Performance
Computing,
Space activity continues to grow globally, with international efforts under way to return humans to the
Moon, and ambitious plans within the UK to play a leading role in the new space age, including support
for a domestic satellite launch capability. There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good Pre-master’s in Engineering Full-time
understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Suitable www.cranfield.ac.uk/Premasters • October intake
for engineering, physics or mathematics graduates, this course will prepare you for a wide variety of roles,
This programme provides an ideal route into an MSc in an engineering subject. It is an intensive
from earth observation to planetary exploration and launch vehicles to spacecraft operations.
full-time course delivered through a combination of taught modules (lectures, practical laboratory
Compulsory modules • Guidance Navigation and Control of Space sessions, assignments) and an individual research project covering engineering principles relating to
Systems, fields of engineering across the aerospace, automotive, offshore, and energy sectors.
• Astrodynamics and Mission Analysis,
• Space Propulsion, • Mathematics and Programming for
Astrodynamics and Trajectory Design, Compulsory modules
• Space Systems Engineering. • Engineering Stress Analysis,
• Space Communications, • Aeronautical Engineering,
• Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control. • An Introduction to Engineering Materials and • Mathematics I and II,
Elective modules Failure Analysis, • Mechanical Design,
• Aerospace Navigation and Sensors, • Basic Aerodynamics, • Propulsion and Power,
Plus many additional attendance-only electives to
• Design and Analysis of Composite Structures, • Computing Aided Design (CATIA), • Research Methods,
broaden your expertise. • Thermofluids.
• Finite Element Analysis, • Computing Course,
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Robotics
Key facts and statistics
MSc
www.cranfield.ac.uk/Robotics • October intake Full- or part-time
As the demand for robotics is increasing, this course has been developed to equip you with the skills
and knowledge to become a robotics engineer. It is unique in its focus on human aspects supported by
practical applications. This course is suitable for those with basic engineering mathematics knowledge
and computer programming skills. Course information Cohort profile*
Compulsory modules • Human-Robot Interaction,
• Machine Vision for Robotics, Geographic spread
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for
• Programming Methods for Robotics,
Full-time
Robotics,
• Autonomy in Robotic Systems, • Psychology, Ethics and Standards, One year 17% UK
• Robotics Control.
• Fundamentals of Robotics, 45% EU
Part-time
Thermal Power MSc, PgDip 38% Rest of world
Up to three years
www.cranfield.ac.uk/ThermalPower • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time
See the course page for more
October and March intakes
information about part-time Average cohort age
This course provides the skills required for a challenging career in the field of propulsion and power, study. 20-30 years
where our graduates are making a vast contribution to the international gas turbine industry. You will
gain fundamental and applied knowledge on the design, operation and maintenance of gas turbine Start date
engines for air, sea and land applications. Various
See individual course for
The four options address different requirements and market sectors. The MSc consists of 50% project
details.
Average cohort size
work which benefits from the extensive research and development activities within the Propulsion
Engineering Centre. Projects have been carried out alongside BP, Clean Sky, easyJet, ITP Aero, Lufthansa 20-40
Technik, Rolls-Royce, Royal Military of Canada, Shell, the Aerospace Engineering Corporation of China MSc/PgDip/PgCert
(AVIC) and many other key organisations. Not all courses offer
all awards, see course
The available options are: information for details of
awards offered. 14% Female
• Aerospace Propulsion – for those seeking a career in the design, development, operation and
maintenance of propulsion systems.
86% Male
Fees
• Gas Turbine Technology – examines the increasing application in power generation, oil and gas Please see the individual
pumping, chemical processing and power plants for ships and other large vehicles. course pages on our website
• Power, Propulsion and the Environment - prepares you with a thorough knowledge of, and the ability for full fee information and
to, assess anthropogenic emissions. full-time or part-time options. *These figures give an indication of the
• Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management – provides you with design and operational Terms and conditions apply. course make-up at registration across our
skills for rotating equipment in aeronautical, marine, oil, power and process industries, and other Aerospace programme for the entry year
See www.cranfield.ac.uk/fee-information 2019-2020.
surface applications.
Rotating Machinery,
Aerospace Gas Turbine Power, Propulsion
Engineering and
Modules: CHECK = compulsory module Propulsion Technology and the Environment
Management
Combustors CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK Accreditations
Engine Systems CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
The University has applied for this course to be re-accredited by the Engineering
Gas Turbine Performance Simulation and
CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK Council and at the time of publication, a decision has yet to be made. Accreditation is
Diagnostics
undertaken by one or more of the professional engineering institutions (PEIs) that are
Turbomachinery and Blade Cooling CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
licensed by the Engineering Council, to its standards set out in UK-SPEC. A degree may
Management for Technology CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK be accredited by more than one PEI, particularly where it spans several engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics for Gas Turbines disciplines. You can check the accreditation status of this, or any other degree
Fatigue and Fracture programme, at www.engc.org.uk/acad or visit the course web page for further details.
Gas Turbine Operations and Rotating Machines CHECK CHECK
Jet Engine Control
Mechanical Design of Turbomachinery CHECK CHECK CHECK
Propulsion Systems Performance and Integration CHECK
12 All non-compulsory modules may be attended, timetable dependent, regardless of option choice. 13
Industry links Careers
Cranfield has unrivalled links with industry. Our students benefit Our multi-disciplinary approach, marrying aeronautical engineering,
from our extensive contacts and track record of close collaboration materials and manufacturing excellence with aviation business
with Government and the aerospace sector. These links include processes, practices and management, gives our graduates notable
industrial advisory panels and project sponsors. breadth and depth of expertise. It is this combination of technical
excellence and real-world business and commercial appreciation that
gives our people a unique ‘Made in Cranfield’ identity - and value in
the marketplace.
Industrial advisory panel
Our courses are reviewed each year by a panel of industry experts to ensure that Graduates go on to forge careers in the aerospace, energy, automotive and defence
students graduate from Cranfield with the appropriate knowledge and skills to become sectors and with some of the world’s most respected blue chip organisations including:
future leaders in the industry.
Roles:
Some of the companies represented on our aerospace courses industrial advisory • Aerospace Engineer, Organisations:
panel include: • Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer, • Airbus,
• Consultant Engineer, • Alstom,
• Design Engineer, • Altran,
• Flight Test Engineer, • Avanti Communications,
• Mechanical Engineer, • BAE Systems,
• Performance Engineer, • Boeing
• Project Manager, • Dassault Aviation,
• General Electric,
Project sponsors • Research and Development Engineer,
• Robotics Engineer, • GKN Aerospace,
• PETRONAS,
• Senior Systems Engineer,
The group and individual projects that you will take as part of your course are often run in • Stress Engineer, • Quest Global Engineering,
collaboration with our industrial partners. • Structural Integrity Engineer, • Rolls-Royce,
• Systems Engineer, • Safran,
More information about group projects can be seen on page 5 and some of our partners • Turbine Designer. • Siemens,
are shown on the back cover of this brochure. • Thales.
“A key differentiator for Cranfield students is the additional maturity
and technical experience they bring as a result of completing
a master's. They know what they want from their career and
the development that is required to reach their goals.
Ideally this can then result in a professional approach with
a high level of focus, authentic value of team work and
strong leadership skills – all of which Airbus considers key
for our employees.”
Dylan Reynolds, Digital Transformation Accelerator for Landing
Gear Centre of Competence, Airbus
Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC). Open laboratory in AIRC.
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Academic staff Financing your studies
You will be taught by a wide range of subject specialists from the Paying for a course at university and the associated living costs is
University and industry professionals who draw on their research a serious investment - sometimes a combination of sources such
and industrial expertise to provide stimulating and relevant input to as bursaries or scholarships, savings or loans is the best option.
your learning experience.
There is more information on our website:
Dr Karl Jenkins, Associate Professor of Computational Engineering www.cranfield.ac.uk/funding
Karl is Head of the Centre for Computational Engineering Sciences and is the Programme
Director for the master's in Aerospace Computational Engineering, Computational
and Software Techniques in Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics. He
leads research activity in computational engineering with particular expertise in
high-fidelity simulations and modelling. He contributes to the UK Consortium on
Turbulent Reacting Flows (UKCTRF) and has won the Gaydon prize in 2004.
Dr Jennifer Kingston, Course Director, Astronautics and Space
Engineering MSc
Jenny is a Senior Lecturer in Space Systems and has been Course Director since
How to apply
2011. She previously worked for the European Space Agency and has been involved
in multiple space missions, including working on three Cranfield payloads that are
currently in orbit. Read more about our entry requirements and how to apply online
on our website.
Professor Pericles Pilidis, Head of Propulsion Engineering
Pericles has had a long and distinguished career at Cranfield for over 30 years. www.cranfield.ac.uk/apply
He is Head of Propulsion Engineering and Programme Director of the Thermal
Power MSc. He has organised and contributed to many international teaching
and applied research programmes in the power, gas, oil and aviation industries
and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Professor Howard Smith, Head of Centre for Aeronautics
Howard's multidisciplinary team excels at the integration of technologies, such
as structures, airframe systems and avionics, to find solutions to aviation related
challenges. He has been responsible for the creation of innovative aircraft concept
studies and delivers lectures on aircraft conceptual design and aircraft loads analysis.
Professor Antonios Tsourdos, Head of the Autonomous and
Cyber-Physical Systems Centre
Antonios was appointed Head of the Autonomous Systems Group at Cranfield in
2007, Professor of Autonomous Systems in 2009 and Director of Research in 2015.
He leads the research on autonomous systems and has diverse expertise in both
unmanned and autonomous vehicles as well as networked systems and space.
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Located just over an hour from London in the English countryside,
Cranfield’s campus environment supports close, working
relationships between our multinational postgraduate students and
academic and industry experts.
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We look forward to meeting you at
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“My previous experience and my passion for robots
enabled me to hunt for a university that provides
a master’s degree which is research-intensive
and industrial orientated in the field of robotics.
I found Cranfield University, which is renowned
for its intensive research. I was very excited to
Take a virtual tour of our Cranfield campus
begin my journey to study at Cranfield.” to see inside some of our facilities.
Raviteja Burugu, current student,
(Robotics MSc 2020) virtualtour.cranfield.ac.uk
18 19Cranfield University works with over
1,500 businesses and governments
based in over 40 countries
These organisations include:
Other courses you may also be interested in:
Aerospace Manufacturing MSc (see Manufacturing brochure)
Aerospace Materials MSc (see Manufacturing brochure)
Airport Planning and Management MSc (see Transport brochure)
Air Transport Management MSc (see Transport brochure)
Airworthiness MSc (see Transport brochure)
Military Aerospace and Airworthiness MSc (see Defence and Security brochure)
Safety and Human Factors in Aviation MSc (see Transport brochure)
For a full list of Cranfield courses, please see our prospectus and website.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/aerospace
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