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University of Bristol: Aerospace Engineering
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This programme is for engineering graduates like you, who want to build on your knowledge of advanced aerospace engineering topics and sharpen the skills you'll need to excel in the industry. As a graduate of this programme, you'll have the expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the aerospace sector and the skills to lead the development of next-generation solutions.
A world leading education
We are consistently ranked among the top universities for Aerospace Engineering in the UK, including being ranked 2nd by The Guardian University Guide 2024 and 3rd by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. This reflects our commitment to research-led teaching from world-renowned experts in the field.
Is this programme right for you?
This programme is ideal if your first degree is in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another engineering field that includes aerospace content. This programme welcomes a diverse array of students with different subject backgrounds. If you have a more general engineering degree, this programme will enable you to specialise in aerospace engineering, helping you transition directly into the aerospace sector.
Why Bristol?
The city of Bristol is widely recognised as a major global hub for aerospace engineering in the UK. You'll be just minutes away from the operations of global giants like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN Aerospace, Leonardo, Boeing, and BAE Systems, among many other innovative companies such as Stirling Dynamics and Morson Projects.
This strong local industry presence provides unparalleled opportunities for networking, internships, and future employment.
Tailor your degree
What truly sets this program apart is its flexibility. You can customise your degree to focus on a specialism that genuinely interests you, or you can choose to maintain a broader scope. Our optional units are directly linked to the cutting-edge research expertise here at Bristol.
Beyond coursework, you'll engage in a group multidisciplinary design task. This isn't just an academic exercise; the brief is designed to mirror real-world industrial design problems in close collaboration with our industrial partners. You'll apply your advanced aerospace engineering knowledge and develop vital interpersonal skills like communication and teamwork as you work on the conceptual design of an aircraft.
The knowledge and skills you'll develop throughout this degree, supported by our world–leading academics and strong industry connections, will position you for a successful and impactful career in aerospace in the UK or globally. Are you ready to take the controls and shape the future of flight?
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. OR 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. 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 your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - A relevant postgraduate qualification. Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 34900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 34900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The MSc Aerospace Engineering programme is designed for engineering graduates wishing to develop knowledge of advanced aerospace engineering topics, and hone skills required to make them succeed in industry. Students graduating from this programme will have the knowledge and skills required to tackle the big questions facing the aerospace sector, and would be looking to lead in developing next-generation solutions.
The programme is for graduates who have a first degree in either Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another engineering topic that contains a good amount of aerospace content. All students will be able to hone their existing engineering knowledge, and develop a higher understanding of aerospace engineering. For those with a more general engineering degree, this programme will allow them to specialise in aerospace engineering meaning they can transition to working in the aerospace sector. All students will be joining the University of Bristol, which has a long history of nationally-leading aerospace teaching. The City of Bristol is also the centre of aerospace engineering in the UK, with Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN, Leonardo and Boeing (to name a few) within a few minutes of the University.
Uniquely, this programme allows students to either tailor their degree around a specialism they find interesting, or remain general. Optional units that reflect the research expertise at Bristol means students could specialise in, for example, aerodynamics or composites, or remain more general by taking broader options in, for example, space engineering or wind energy. As well as this, students will work on a group multidisciplinary design task, with a brief that mimics industrial design problems. Students will apply their advanced aerospace engineering knowledge, and develop key soft skills such as communication and team-working to perform the conceptional design of an aircraft. The knowledge and skills that students will develop during the degree will put them on the path to success in their future careers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. OR 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. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 33900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 33900 GBP for Year 1 |
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