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MSc Aerospace Engineering / Overview
Year of entry: 2022
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- Degree awarded
- Master of Science
- Duration
- 12 Months [Full-Time]
- Entry requirements
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The standard academic entry requirement for this programme is a Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Please note that we consider grades achieved in key relevant modules in your undergraduate degree as well as the overall degree result.
- How to apply
For further information about making an online application for this MSc course, please see the guidance on our department website about how to apply .
If you have any questions about the application process, the course or about our entry requirements please do contact us at pg-mace@manchester.ac.uk and we will be happy to advise you further.
Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must meet all the conditions of their offer by 31 July 2022.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
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| MSc | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
- We are world-leading in many research areas, from computational fluid dynamics to how engineering impacts public policy, while 100% of our impact case studies are graded as internationally excellent or world- leading (3* or 4*) (REF 2014)
- We have more than 200 years' expertise in teaching engineering and many of our graduates achieve excellence on the global stage
- We have strong industrial links with Airbus, Rolls-Royce, EADS, Dstl, MBDA and ESTEC/ESA, and we are a preferred academic partner for BAE Systems in experimental aerodynamics and dynamic loads
- We are one of the largest departments in Europe incorporating mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering
Open days
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we have suspended all on-campus open days until further notice. However, please do take a look at the information and recordings from our most recent Virtual Open Week to find out more about The University and our courses.
We would also encourage you to have a look at our department's virtual tour or to get in touch with us if you have questions about our MSc courses.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year.
If you're a current or recent student at The University of Manchester and plan to start a master's course in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, you may be eligible for our Manchester Alumni Scholarship Schemes .
The University of Manchester is committed to widening participation in master's study, and allocates £300,000 in funding each year. Our Manchester Master's Bursaries are aimed at widening access to master's courses by removing barriers to postgraduate education for students from underrepresented groups.
For more information, see the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Fees and Funding page or visit the University of Manchester funding for master's courses website for more information.
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering
- Contact name
- Postgraduate Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 543 4016
- pg-mace@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk/
- School/Faculty
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The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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