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University of Glasgow: Aerospace Engineering
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Engineering |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The Masters in Aerospace Engineering is a multi-disciplinary programme that covers all aspects of modern aircraft design. This involves developing essential knowledge and skills in advanced aerodynamics and aerospace systems. By choosing specific options in the second semester the degree programme can be tailored to provide specialisms in either Aeronautics or Systems.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Aeronautical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2025).
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The University of Glasgow has been the home of aerospace research for over 60 years. This long-standing activity has culminated in the Division of Aerospace Sciences having internationally recognised expertise in all areas of aeronautics and aerospace systems.
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Students in this programme can benefit from access to our outstanding facilities: including several wind tunnels, a flight simulation lab, an autonomous unmanned vehicle (UAV) laboratory, helicopter test rig laboratories, structural testing apparatus and computer labs for modelling and simulation.
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The programme is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society
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The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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The school has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Aerospace Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
The summer period is dedicated to project work, with either academic or industrial placements providing the context for your project.
Semester 1 core courses Flight Dynamics M Control Systems Analysis and Design M Navigation Systems M Simulation Of Aerospace Systems Space Flight Dynamics M Physics of Fluids M
Semester 2 optional courses Select a team project from: Aerospace Design Project M* Aerospace Systems Team Design Project M
Select five courses from the following: Advanced Aerothermodynamics 5 Aeroelasticity and Aeroacoustics 5 or Aircraft Vibration and Aeroelasticity 4 Aerospace Propulsion M Aircraft Handling Qualities and Control 5 (subject to availability on flight test course and may incur an additional charge) Autonomous Vehicle Guidance Systems M Computational Fluid Dynamics 4 Fault Detection, Isolation And Recovery High Speed Aerodynamics 4 Industrial Aerodynamics M Radar and Electro-Optic Systems M* Advanced Control 5 Rotorcraft Aeromechanics M Spacecraft Systems 5 Turbulent Flows 5 [single asterisk] signifies courses that constitute the specialism in Aeronautics [double asterisk] signifies courses that constitute the specialism in Systems
Summer MSc Project
Programme alteration or discontinuation The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree, with modules in each of Dynamics and Materials Science and Thermodynamics and Control and Aerodynamics and Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) with an average grade of 2.1 in accepted modules. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The Masters in Aerospace Engineering is a multi-disciplinary programme that covers all aspects of modern aircraft design. This involves developing essential knowledge and skills in advanced aerodynamics and aerospace systems. By choosing specific options in the second semester the degree programme can be tailored to provide specialisms in either Aeronautics or Systems.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Aeronautical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2020).
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The University of Glasgow has been the home of aerospace research for over 60 years. This long-standing activity has culminated in the Division of Aerospace Sciences having internationally recognised expertise in all areas of aeronautics and aerospace systems.
-
Students in this programme can benefit from access to our outstanding facilities: including several wind tunnels, a flight simulation lab, an autonomous unmanned vehicle (UAV) laboratory, helicopter test rig laboratories, structural testing apparatus and computer labs for modelling and simulation.
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The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Aerospace Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
The summer period is dedicated to project work, with either academic or industrial placements providing the context for your project.
Semester 1 Core Courses FLIGHT DYNAMICS M CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN M NAVIGATION SYSTEMS M SIMULATION OF AEROSPACE SYSTEMS SPACE FLIGHT DYNAMICS M PHYSICS OF FLUIDS M
Semester 2 Optional Courses
Select a team project from: AEROSPACE DESIGN PROJECT M* AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TEAM DESIGN PROJECT M
Select five courses from the following: ADVANCED AERODYNAMICS 5 [[[ENG5263]]] or AIRCRAFT VIBRATION AND AEROELASTICITY 4 AEROSPACE PROPULSION M AIRCRAFT HANDLING QUALITIES AND CONTROL 5 (subject to availability on flight test course and may incur an additional charge) AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS M COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS 5 or COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS 4 FAULT DETECTION, ISOLATION AND RECOVERY HIGH SPEED AERODYNAMICS 4 INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS M [[[ENG5072]]]* ADVANCED CONTROL 5 ROTORCRAFT AEROMECHANICS M SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS 5 [[[ENG5280]]]
1 star signifies courses that constitute the specialism in Aeronautics 2 stars signifies courses that constitute the specialism in Systems
Summer Project or dissertation MSC PROJECT or DISSERTATION PROJECT You will undertake an individual project or dissertation work in the summer period (May–August). This will give you an opportunity to apply and consolidate the course material and enhance your ability to do independent work, as well as present results in the most appropriate format. Project and dissertation options are closely linked to staff research interests. September entry students have a choice of management dissertation topics in addition to aerospace engineering projects, and January entry students have a choice of aerospace engineering projects.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in any Engineering Discipline or Physical Sciences/Maths degree that contains the core modules: Aerodynamics (or Fluid Mechanics or Thermodynamics), Control Engineering, Kinematics (or Dynamics), Materials Science and Maths. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
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- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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