MSc Sustainable Aviation at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSc Sustainable Aviation focuses on sustainable aviation design and manufacturing, advanced propulsion and next-generation net-zero aircraft technologies. Students study aerodynamics, airframe structures, flight dynamics and control, and composite materials, with individual and group research projects. It is taught at Bay Campus.

Department: School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Advanced Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics, Advanced Aerostructures and Aeroelasticity, Group Project (Aerospace, 40 credits), Next Generation Sustainable Aircraft Technologies and Sustainable and Societal Engineering, followed by a 60-credit MSc Dissertation in Aerospace Engineering.

Career pathways

Roles include aircraft design engineer, satellite design engineer, aircraft systems engineer, aircraft MRO engineer, defence engineer, flight test engineer and high-speed railway engineer, with employers such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, QinetiQ, Leonardo, GE Aviation Wales and the UK Space Agency.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a first or second class honours degree in Engineering or a similar relevant science discipline, with an overall mark of at least 55%; performance in key modules is also considered. International applicants whose first language is not English need an approved English qualification, including IELTS with at least 6.5 overall and 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,100 a year (2026/27). Full-time, one year Source

International applicants: GBP 24,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, one year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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