Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc
Mile End Campus (Main), United Kingdom
Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc
Queen Mary, University of London
Aerospace Engineering
Program Overview: Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc
The Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc at Queen Mary, University of London is designed for students who want to further develop expertise in aerospace engineering and its underlying concepts. You can tailor your degree to build on your prior experience, choosing modules that reflect your interests and chosen specialism in areas such as spacecraft systems, flight control, and aeroelasticity.
This future-facing MSc provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in sustainable aviation systems, energy-efficient propulsion, and flight systems innovation. You will gain advanced skills in computational modelling, numerical techniques, and an in-depth understanding of engineering approaches to current aerospace challenges, while being integrated into active research teams.
Delivered by the School of Engineering and Materials Science on Queen Mary's Mile End campus, one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in London, the programme benefits from state-of-the-art facilities including the Whitehead Aeronautical Laboratory's wind tunnels and flight simulator. Teaching is led by academics with experience at organisations including NASA Langley Research Centre, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Imperial College London.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and Institution of Mechanical Engineers, supporting pathways to Chartered Engineer status
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities including wind tunnels, flight simulators, and advanced computational clusters
- Specialise in UK Aerospace priority themes: Systems, Aerodynamics, Aero Structures, or Propulsion
- Twice-yearly Industrial Liaison Forum providing networking opportunities with leading industry partners
Curriculum and Modules
The Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc curriculum is structured around core taught modules and a substantial research project. The programme covers the UK Aerospace priority themes of Systems, Aerodynamics, Aero Structures, and Propulsion, with elective modules allowing you to tailor your studies to your career goals.
Research Engineering Project
90 UK CreditsAn intensive research module spanning all three MSc semesters. You will be integrated into a research team and work on an aerospace engineering-related project under the supervision of an academic expert, with access to excellent laboratory facilities.
Advanced Aerodynamics
15 UK CreditsCovers advanced aerodynamic theory and computational methods, including supersonic internal and external aerodynamics, the design of supersonic inlets and outlets, and advanced concepts of shock tubes used for testing high-speed and hypersonic flows.
Advanced Spacecraft Design
15 UK CreditsExplores the principles and practice of spacecraft system development, from mission planning to subsystem integration. Students examine real-world case studies in satellite and space vehicle design.
Aerospace Sensing and Data Acquisition
15 UK CreditsExplores sensing and measuring physical quantities interfaced to computer-based data acquisition and processing tools. Covers theoretical and practical skills in signal processing, data acquisition, and the use of key software for managing complex signals.
Computational Fluid Dynamics
15 UK CreditsProvides advanced training in computational modelling and numerical techniques applied to fluid dynamics problems in aerospace engineering. Students learn to critically assess and apply analytical, computational, and experimental techniques.
Aerostructures and Materials
15 UK CreditsCovers advanced structural analysis methods for aerospace applications, including modern materials, structural optimisation, and the assessment of structural integrity for aircraft and spacecraft components.
Elective Modules
Admission Requirements
The Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc welcomes applicants with a strong background in engineering or related scientific disciplines. All applications are processed through Uni4Edu, where our advisors can guide you through the requirements and help you prepare a competitive application.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum Degree ClassificationA high 2:2 (55%) or above at undergraduate level
- Accepted DisciplinesEngineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive, Nautical, Marine, Hydraulic, Civil, Chemical), Physics, or Mathematics
- ATAS ClearanceYou may require ATAS clearance for this programme; Uni4Edu can advise on this requirement
- Professional ExperienceNot required, but relevant industry or research experience is valued
- Additional PathwayApplicants who do not meet standard entry requirements may be eligible for pathway options; contact Uni4Edu for details
English Language Requirements
- IELTSOverall 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component (or equivalent)
- TOEFL iBTOverall 92 with minimum 20 in each component (or equivalent)
- PTE AcademicOverall 62 with minimum 56 in each component (or equivalent)
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
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Scholarships and Funding
Queen Mary, University of London offers a range of scholarships and financial support for international postgraduate students. Uni4Edu can help you identify the funding opportunities most relevant to your profile and guide you through the application process.
President's Global Scholarship
GBP 10,000Available to highly qualified postgraduate taught offer holders from select regions. This merit-based award is applied as a tuition fee reduction and recognises outstanding academic achievement.
Global Excellence Scholarship
GBP 7,000Designed for high-achieving international postgraduate taught students. The scholarship rewards strong academic performance and is applied as a tuition fee deduction upon enrolment.
Global Talent Scholarship
GBP 5,000Open to international students holding an offer for a full-time master's programme with overseas fee status. This scholarship is applied as a deduction from tuition fees and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc are well-positioned for careers across the aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering sectors. The programme's professional accreditation by the Royal Aeronautical Society and Institution of Mechanical Engineers, combined with strong industry links, provides a significant advantage in the job market.
Typical Graduate Roles
Where Graduates Work
Rankings and Recognition
Queen Mary, University of London is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. The university has demonstrated consistent upward momentum in global rankings and is recognised for its strong research output across engineering and science disciplines.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | The Guardian | #20 |
| Engineering and Computer Science | THE Subject Rankings | 126-150 |
| Research Quality | Complete University Guide | #16 in the UK |
| Research Excellence Framework (REF) | REF 2021 | #19 by GPA in the UK |
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