PgCert Aerospace Engineering at University of Salford

This programme gives advanced training in aerospace engineering, covering aerodynamics, structures, systems engineering, noise and vibration, and aerospace operations. Teaching uses industry-standard software such as ANSYS and MATLAB/Simulink, wind-tunnel laboratories and flight-test data. The MSc is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society under the Engineering Council licence, supporting progression towards IEng and CEng.

Faculty: School of Science, Engineering and Environment  |  Duration: 60 credits (PgCert); full-time September intake only  |  Intake: September and January (PgCert: September full-time only)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Advanced CFD and Advanced FEA, with electives such as Advanced Aerodynamics, Advanced Aerospace Structures, Flight Handling Qualities and Flight Testing, and Airline and Airport Operations. Trimester 2 includes Engineering and Society, Aircraft Noise and Vibration and Aerospace Systems Design (UAV design), with a dissertation in trimester 3 for the MSc.

Career pathways

Graduates move into roles such as aerospace engineer, aerodynamics engineer, systems engineer, flight performance engineer, CFD or simulation engineer and UAV systems engineer, across aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing and engineering consultancy, or into doctoral research.

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