MSc Aerospace Engineering at Kingston University

Programme overview

Get your career off to a flying start with the Aerospace Engineering MSc from Kingston University. This course meets the requirements of the Engineering Council for the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). It’s also accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Department: Department of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering | Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a broad understanding of the practical requirements of aerospace engineering, as well as an in-depth knowledge of aerospace stress analysis and advanced materials, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for aerospace applications, and machine Learning and AI techniques with Aerospace Application. Complementary subjects covered include computer-integrated product development, advanced CAD/CAM plus green engineering and energy efficiency. Modules - core modules: Research Techniques, Innovation & Sustainability, Machine Learning and AI with Aerospace Applications, Advanced Computational Aerospace Design and Analysis, Advanced Materials and Structural Analysis, Dissertation. Professional Placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

At our Roehampton Vale campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest technology, including: ; The Merlin flight simulator - you can programme a mathematical model of your design into the simulator and then monitor the results ; Large-scale wind tunnels that enable testing in winds of up to 90 miles per hour ; Industry-standard test and experimental equipment for metrology, robotics, rapid prototyping, fatigue and quality control. We also have a dedicated postgraduate workroom with high spec PCs and a range of software.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in aerospace engineering or a related discipline (such as aircraft or mechanical engineering). Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. 5 overall, with no element below 6. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,300 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFAEN1AEN01FD01&code2=1413

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