Aerospace Engineering (Taught)

The MSc in Aerospace Engineering provides a rigorous and systematic understanding of the field, equipping you with the critical awareness and insight required to become a credible aerospace engineer.

You will be prepared in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from propeller-driven and jet-powered planes, to helicopters and gliders. This covers design, analysis, testing and flight.

Practical experience will be partly gained through your access to one of the world’s most advanced engineering flight simulators housed within Engineering.

Why Aerospace Engineering at Swansea?
Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a globally distinguished department and its work attracts interest and engagement from far and wide.

97th in the World for Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing (QS World University Rankings 2024)
100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Your Aerospace Engineering Experience
World-class aerospace research informs high quality teaching in a state-of-the-art learning environment at Swansea University.

Maintaining some of the University’s strongest industry connections has helped us to establish a leading status in engineering development. We work with such blue chip companies such as Tata, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems and HP.

You can expect to benefit from close working relationships with industry experts.

Your studies will be nourished by an international community of over 500 postgraduate students and 120 research staff within Engineering.

Further study support comes in the form of 24 hour access to our on-site library, advanced laboratories, a year-round programme of guest lectures, and dedicated postgraduate work rooms.

Aerospace Engineering Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Aerospace Engineering degree at Swansea are well positioned for rewarding employment opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

Aircraft Design Engineer
Satellite Design Engineer
Aircraft Systems Engineer
Rocket Scientist
Aircraft MRO Engineer
Defence Engineer
Airline Pilot
High Speed Railway Engineer
Flight Test Engineer