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Aircraft Engineering PgDip at Cranfield University

Cranfield University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

With a projected demand for 27,000 new civil airliners by 2030, the industry faces a shortfall in postgraduate level engineers to meet future industry needs. Aircraft engineers need a combination of technical and business skills for today's aerospace engineering projects. This course will broaden your understanding of aircraft engineering and design subjects and provide you with a strong foundation for career development in technical, integration and leadership roles.

Faculty: Aerospace  |  Duration: two years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: February  |  Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

This course will provide you with the tools and experience to help enhance your career opportunities in the aerospace industry, enabling you to progress further in your present discipline, or move into other specialist or integration roles. Networking with students from different backgrounds is valuable to gain an appreciation of how other companies work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK first or second class undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Ideally applicants will have studied in an engineering discipline. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components. ATAS clearance required for international students who need a visa (except exempt nationalities).

Domestic applicants: GBP 22,330 for the whole programme (2026/27). PgDip Part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,360 for the whole programme (2026/27). PgDip Part-time Source

Intake: February

Duration: two years part-time

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