Program Overview

MSc Aerospace Engineering

The MSc Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is designed to provide students with advanced technical expertise in aerospace engineering, complemented by leadership, communication, and creative skills essential for addressing today’s global engineering challenges.

Course Overview

• The course is offered both full-time and part-time, with September and January start dates.
• It is designed for students from aerospace, engineering, science, and related disciplines seeking a multidisciplinary advanced aerospace education.
• The program develops advanced technical expertise in spacecraft design, space mission analysis, and propulsion systems, while gaining key insights into artificial intelligence, sustainability in space engineering, and engineering management.

Key Facts

• Start date: September & January
• Study mode and duration: MSc: 12 months full-time; up to 36 months part-time (September start only)
• Careers: The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is targeted for graduate recruitment by over 60 companies.

Study with Us

• Study at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, one of Europe’s leading cities for small satellite manufacturing.
• The course is designed to equip students with the technical expertise, interdisciplinary insight, and professional skills essential for a successful career in the modern aerospace sector.

Why this Course?

• Choosing to study MSc Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde means joining a forward-thinking programme uniquely designed to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving aerospace industry.
• The course goes beyond traditional aerospace engineering by integrating cutting-edge interdisciplinary skills in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and engineering management.

Facilities

• As a student of this Masters programme, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a range of advanced research facilities and equipment.
• These resources are available to MSc students undertaking projects that align with relevant research areas, subject to project requirements and equipment availability.

Our Research

• The MSc in Aerospace Engineering benefits from being embedded within a department with a strong track-record of delivering impactful aerospace research.
• Examples of departmental projects include AI for Space Safety & Sustainability and CAELUS, a pioneering initiative focused on developing a medical drone delivery network in Scotland.

Course Content

• You’ll study a selection of compulsory and optional modules designed to develop advanced technical expertise in aerospace engineering, complemented by leadership, communication, and creative skills essential for addressing today’s global engineering challenges.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • Professional Skills for Senior Engineers
  • Research Methodology
  • Spaceflight Systems
  • Atmospheric Flight Dynamics & Control
  • Lightweight Structures
  • Satellite Data Assimilation & Analysis
• Optional modules are chosen from the list of options offered by the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and from across the wider Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, and the Business School.

MSc Project

• In this part of the course, students undertake supervised, individual project work, with the award of MSc being made on the basis of an acceptable thesis submission.

Learning & Teaching

• The MSc Aerospace Engineering at Strathclyde employs a diverse and interactive teaching approach designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
• Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials & seminars, practical laboratories, project work, and flexible delivery options.

Assessment

• Assessment is designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical application of key aerospace concepts and interdisciplinary skills.
• A variety of methods ensure a comprehensive evaluation of your knowledge, analytical skills, and professional competencies.

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements/experience:
  • A first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, physical sciences, or a closely related discipline
  • Foundational knowledge in key areas such as thermodynamics, mechanics, dynamics, FEA, control, and programming
  • Relevant professional qualifications and work experience may be considered
• English language requirements: If English is not your first language, please visit the English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.

Fees & Funding

• Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
• All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
• Annual revision of fees: Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.
• Fees for 2025/26:
  • Scotland: £11,900
  • England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,900
  • Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
  • International: £31,100
  • Additional costs: Optional textbooks and printed materials - estimated maximum cost of £100 for duration of course.

Careers

• The course prepares graduates for a wide range of roles within the aerospace sector by combining advanced technical skills with knowledge in sustainability, artificial intelligence, and management.
• The programme equips students to pursue careers in traditional aerospace engineering fields such as aircraft and spacecraft systems design, systems engineering, and structural/material engineering.