MSc Aerospace Engineering at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This multidisciplinary MSc covers modern aircraft design, advanced aerodynamics and aerospace systems, with second-semester options for specialisation in Aeronautics or Systems. It is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and IMechE as further learning towards Chartered Engineer registration.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Flight Dynamics, Navigation Systems, Simulation of Aerospace Systems, Space Flight Dynamics, Physics of Fluids and Control Systems Analysis and Design, followed by a summer MSc project.

Career pathways

Careers include aerospace and renewable energy, structural engineering, autonomous systems and systems modelling, with graduates at companies such as ALTEN, UTC Aerospace Systems and Jacobs Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline, Physical Sciences or Mathematics with at least two credit-bearing modules in Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering-related subjects and Aerospace Engineering at an average grade of pass; 2:2 degrees are accepted exceptionally. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (tests up to 20 January 2026) or 92 (from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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