Postgraduate courses in Aerospace 2018-2019 Lockheed Martin Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact Aerospace Computational Engineering Aerospace Dynamics Aircraft Engineering Astronautics and Space Engineering Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control Computational Fluid Dynamics Pre-master s in Engineering Aerospace Vehicle Design: Aircraft Design Avionics Systems Design Structural Design Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering: Computer Aided Engineering Digital Signal and Image Processing Software Engineering for Technical Computing Thermal Power: Aerospace Propulsion Gas Turbine Technology Power, Propulsion and the Environment Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management
Cranfield University We are an exclusively postgraduate UK university with long-standing relationships with some of the most prestigious global companies. Our close collaboration with industry, and passion for the areas we operate in, mean that studying at Cranfield will open doors for you. Exclusively postgraduate A career-focused learning environment World-class facilities The only university in the world to own and run an airport with full airline status on-campus 81% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent. Winner of 4 prestigious Queen s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education A professional network of 60,000+ alumni We work with over 1,500 businesses and governments based in over 40 countries 4,600+ learners Cranfield has definitely helped in gaining my current employment. Cranfield s alumni are making huge positive influences wherever they are, which contributes highly to the reputation of the University around the world. The quality of its education is recognised in the professional world, which helps gaining credibility when looking for job opportunities. Cyrille Antony, Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc, 2015 2
Reasons to study Aerospace with us 1 4 2 Aerospace Integration Research Centre Co-funded by Airbus, Rolls-Royce plc and the Higher Education Funding Council for England, this 35 million collaboration between industry and academia will soon be developing the breakthrough solutions that will radically change the design of aircraft in the future. Specialist technical 5 3 facilities In addition to our own airport, runway, wind tunnels and flight simulators, our numerous specialist centres are working at the cutting edge of aeronautics, propulsion engineering, cyber-physical systems and intelligent automation. From concept to flight Our industry-scale production and testing capabilities ensure that our ground-breaking, research-generated design concepts can be taken from the drawing board to the runway. 6 Global contribution Our work embraces the entire spectrum of aviation, combining academic excellence and strong industry focus. We work with 1,500 businesses and governments worldwide, including Airbus, AVIC, BAE Systems, Boeing and Rolls-Royce plc, directly contributing to the economic growth of the global aerospace sector. Centre of aerospace excellence We have more than 200 doctoral students and 400 MSc Aerospace students drawn from universities around the world. We are the UK s top destination for aerospace engineering postgraduate students and the largest provider of accredited aerospace degree courses. Career development Our alumni go on to enjoy succesful careers in aerospace, space and associated industries. Many senior employees in aerospace organisations around the world have a connection to Cranfield, as former students, researchers or through one of our professional development programmes. 3
Aerospace courses Cranfield University is at the forefront of the global aerospace technology industry and has provided world-class postgraduate education and training for 70 years. Together with our commercial arm, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Ltd, we have the unique capability and approvals to design, build and fly innovative aircraft systems. The programmes described in this brochure are a perfect illustration of the breadth and depth of our aerospace portfolio, delivering graduates of the highest quality, with skills and expertise valued around the world. Within a number of programmes there are a range of options to suit individual interests and career focus areas. As the largest provider of accredited aerospace degree courses in the UK, studying with us also enables our graduates to qualify as Chartered Engineers (CEng). Career prospects Our multi-disciplinary approach, marrying aeronautical engineering, materials and manufacturing excellence with aviation business processes, practices and management, gives our graduates notable breadth and depth of expertise. It is this combination of technical excellence and realworld business and commercial appreciation that gives our people a unique Made in Cranfield identity - and value in the marketplace. Graduates go on to forge careers in Aerospace, Energy, Automotive and Defence sectors and with some of the world s most respected blue chip organisations including: Airbus, Dassult Aviation, Messier-Bugati Dowty, Safran, BAE Systems, Avanti Communications, Petronas, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Alstom, Altran, General Electric and Quest Global Engineering. Roles our people routinely fill include: Aerospace Engineer, Flight Test Engineer, Structural Integrity Engineer, R&D Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, CAE Engineer, CFD Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Consultant Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Performance Engineer, Turbine Designer, CAE Engineer and Stress Engineer. 4
Course information Cranfield has been a global leader in the research, development and practical application of aerospace technology since 1946. Aerospace is in our DNA we were founded on the site of RAF Cranfield and our students helped to develop the iconic Harrier Jump Jet and we are still the only university in Europe with our own airport and runway on campus. Our master s programmes attract students from around the world, drawn by the combination of academic excellence and strong industry focus. Our work embraces the entire spectrum of aviation, helping to define and deliver the Aircraft of the Future, the Airport of the Future, the Airline of the Future and Airspace Management of the Future. Our long and close relationship with business is perfectly illustrated by our new, world-leading Aerospace Integration Research Centre. Co-funded by Airbus, Rolls-Royce plc and the Higher Education Funding Council for England, this 35 million collaboration between industry and academia will, through the integration of airframes, propulsion and other systems and technologies, soon be developing the breakthrough solutions that will radically change the design of aircraft in the future. For full information about each course see www.cranfield.ac.uk/study 5
Our specialist courses Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact * MSc, PgDip, PgCert Designing advanced structures through novel, lightweight materials is one of the key technologies used by both the aerospace and automotive sectors to reduce carbon. But in reducing inherent structural weight, it is essential not to compromise structural integrity, crashworthiness or safety. Understanding how aluminium or composite structures and materials perform under static and dynamic loading, including crash and bird strike, requires broad expertise. This industry-supported course equips participants with a strong, applied understanding in structural analysis, together with competent technical skills in numerical simulation. Aerospace Computational Engineering * MSc, PgDip, PgCert This new and unique course blends skills-based and subject-specific material to provide students with generic practical skills and cutting-edge knowledge for a wide range of applications in the field of aerospace computational engineering. Focusing on fully integrated digital design for aerospace, you will be able to meet the demands of an evolving workplace that requires highly-qualified engineers possessing core software engineering skills, combined with competency in mathematical analysis techniques. Aerospace Dynamics MSc, PgCert This course provides both fundamental and applied knowledge related to the understanding and simulation of airflows together with the dynamics, simulation and control of flight vehicles. Students gain practical experience in the measurement, analysis, modelling and simulation of the aerodynamic characteristics of ground and air vehicles and the flight dynamic characteristics of aircraft. There are two specialist options available within the course: Aerodynamics, for those interested in flow physics, experimental aerodynamics, aerodynamic modelling and simulation and flow control techniques. Flight Dynamics, which covers aircraft stability, control, simulation and modelling. A significant feature of the course is the degree of choice available within the Taught Component of the course (80/200 credits) candidates can select from a range of modules to reflect their chosen career objectives and preferences. There is no need to specify an option before starting the programme. Your chosen specialisation will depend on the modules selected and the Research Thesis topic (100/200 credits) undertaken from the wide range on offer. The course also includes a Flight Experimental Methods element (20/200 credits) where candidates undertake a series of flights in the National Flying Laboratory (NFLC) Jetstream aircraft collecting and analysing experimental data. Candidates benefit from access to facilities including subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic wind tunnels, high performance computing facilities and industry standard software packages. * Full-time only 6
Aerospace Vehicle Design * (Three options) MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design is one of the flagship courses at Cranfield, running successfully since the University was established 70 years ago and constantly developing, it is a world-leading programme. The MSc focuses on the technical, business and management aspects of aircraft design and development. The course is attended by students from all continents, also including double degrees, delegates from major aerospace companies such as Airbus, GKN, AVIC, COMAC, HAL and technical officers from a number of air forces. The programme offers two intakes (October and March) to accommodate its global reach. Students can choose from a number of options covering airframe design, systems, structures, avionics and air traffic management. An essential and unique part of the course is the group design project. It puts the students in charge of the aircraft design as a whole system. The project emulates a real industrial setting and is overseen by our experienced staff and experts from industry. Amongst our unique facilities, the course offers a flying experience with Cranfield s own aircraft. There are three specialist options available: Aircraft Design delivers a comprehensive overview of aircraft performance, structures and systems. An holistic teaching approach is taken to explore how the individual elements of an aircraft can be designed and integrated using the latest methods and techniques. Avionics Systems Design provides an understanding of the design of avionic systems, analysis, development, test and airframe integration. This includes a detailed look at robust and fault-tolerant flight control, advanced 4D flight management and RNP navigation, self-separation and collision avoidance and advanced digital data communications systems, as well as pilot-friendly and intelligent cockpit displays and situation awareness. Structural Design delivers an understanding of aircraft structures, airworthiness requirements, design standards, stress analysis, fatigue and fracture, and fundamentals of aerodynamics and loading. It also covers the appropriate selection of materials, both metallic and composite. Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering (Three options) MSc If you are looking to develop a career in software development, whether it is in the data centre, on the desktop or in the rapidly expanding mobile application space, you need to have a strong basis in software engineering. This programme combines software engineering with high performance computing and technology management perspectives, giving you a distinct advantage in the job market. Depending on your specific interest or focus area, you can specialise in: Computer Aided Engineering aims to provide the skills necessary to develop and use core CAE solution software in diverse industrial settings. Computer and Machine Vision develops highly qualified engineers for real-time and off-line systems operating over a range of mobile, embedded and workstation platforms. Software Engineering for Technical Computing provides a unique insight into the development of computer applications across modern computing environments. 7
Our specialist courses Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc, PgDip, PgCert Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) uses numerical analysis and algorithms to simulate the interaction of liquids and gases with surfaces as they flow past. This programme enables students to understand, write and apply CFD methods across a wide broad range of fields, from aerospace, turbomachinery, multi-phase flow and heat transfer, to microflows, environmental flows and fluid-structure interaction problems. You can tailor your course by choosing from a range of specialist modules covering application-specific methods and techniques. Aircraft Engineering ** MSc, PgDip, PgCert With a projected demand for 27,000 new civil airliners by 2030, the industry faces a shortfall in postgraduate level engineers to meet future industry needs. Aircraft engineers need a combination of technical and business skills for today s aerospace engineering projects. This part-time course will broaden your understanding of aircraft engineering and design subjects and provide you with a strong foundation for career development in technical, integration and leadership roles. Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc The space sector contributes more than 13.7 billion per annum to the UK economy, and there is continual growth in space activity across the world. There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Suitable for graduates in engineering, physics or mathematics, this course will prepare you for a career in this exciting field, in a wide variety of roles, from earth observation to planetary exploration, launch vehicles to spacecraft operations, and much more. ** Part-time only 8
Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc, PgDip, PgCert The global market for unmanned and autonomous vehicles is expanding rapidly. This unique programme equips graduates and engineering professionals with the fundamental knowledge and enabling skills required to develop a successful career, as an autonomous systems engineer, design engineer or in an operations role within the security, defence, marine, environmental and aerospace industries. Optional modules and an individual research project enable you to tailor the course to your own particular interests and career aspirations. Pre-master s in Engineering * This programme provides an ideal route into an MSc in Engineering for those candidates whose circumstances do not currently allow them direct entry. You may be seeking a change in career direction, have been away from education for a while, you may not meet standard MSc entry requirements or need to improve your English. This intensive full-time course is delivered through a combination of taught modules (lectures, practical laboratory sessions, assignment) and an individual research project which covers most aspects of engineering principles as they relate to different fields of engineering including aerospace, automotive, offshore, and energy sectors. Thermal Power * (Four options) MSc Thermal Power MSc graduates are making vast contributions to the international gas and turbine industry worth, annually, USD 20 billion. This course delivers fundamental and applied knowledge on the design, operation and maintenance of gas turbine engines for air, sea and land applications. The course has a March and October entry to suit different international circumstances, and four options are available to address different aspects and market sectors. The MSc consists of 50% project work which benefits from the extensive research and development activities within the Propulsion Engineering Centre. Projects have been carried out alongside Rolls-Royce, BP, Shell, easyjet, ITP, Lufthansa Technik, Clean Sky, RMC, HAL, AVIC, AECC and many other key organisations. The available options are: Aerospace Propulsion is for those seeking a career in the design, development, operation and maintenance of propulsion systems. Gas Turbine Technology examines its increasing application in power generation, oil and gas pumping, chemical processing and power plants for ships and other large vehicles. Power, Propulsion and the Environment is for those seeking a challenging and rewarding career in a growing international industry. Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management focuses on the operation of rotating machinery for aeronautical, marine and industry applications. * Full-time only 9
A distinctive learning process Our specialist, sector-facing master s courses are set up and developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring the content of our courses remain industry-relevant and employers remain impressed with our graduates businessreadiness. The structure of your learning programme is likely to be different from your undergraduate experience. This diagram below is an illustration of most of the full-time master s courses shown in this brochure it is not indicative of all courses. Some courses do not have a group project and the value of each element of the course varies as shown please check your particular course on our website for specific details, modules and information about part-time study. An intensive learning experience, providing knowledge you need to excel in your chosen specialist field. The ability to understand how your part of a project affects the whole, giving you a head start for the world of work. An opportunity to work in an original way, for example, as a consultant for one of our industrial partners on a real-world challenge. Taught programme (A mixture of compulsory and elective modules) Group project * Individual thesis 40% 80 credits 800 hours 40% 80 credits 800 hours Registration (February, March, September or October) 20% 40 credits 400 hours Courses without group project 200 credits 2000 hours 1 credit = 10 learning hours 40% 80 credits 800 hours 60% 120 credits 1200 hours Completion (Full-time: 1 year Part-time: up to 3 years) * Only courses listed on the right hand page include group projects. 10
Group projects The following courses include a group project: Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact Aerospace Computational Engineering Aerospace Vehicle Design Aircraft Engineering Astronautics and Space Engineering The group project is designed to provide you with invaluable experience of delivering a collaborative piece of work in a team environment. Typical projects enable the development of a range of skills, including learning how to establish team member roles and responsibilities, project management, delivering technical presentations and gaining experience of working in teams that include colleagues with a variety of expertise, and often with members who are based remotely. With the direct assistance of industry, group projects are formulated to mimic typical working environments and scenarios within the sector or sectors most closely associated with the programme. Wherever possible, groups are asked to address a specific, current challenge or issue. Within the Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc for example, the group project is a major component of the programme, with groups reporting and presenting findings to a panel of 100 senior engineers from industry. For the Thermal Power MSc more than half of the projects contain industrial objectives which enable students to experience working in an industrial environment on relevant issues. We work with organisations such as: 11
Academic staff You will be taught by a wide range of subject specialists drawn from the University staff and industry professionals who draw on their research and industrial expertise to provide stimulating and informed input to your learning experience. Professor Kevin Garry, Head of Applied Aerodynamics Group Kevin is the Head of the Applied Aerodynamics Group at the Cranfield Centre for Aeronautics. His specific areas of expertise include instrumentation and sensors, motorsport and vehicle aerodynamics. His current research focus is on ground vehicle aerodynamics, drag reduction and improved fuel economy in passenger cars and HGV s. Dr Karl Jenkins, Associate Professor of Computational Engineering Karl is Head of the Centre for Computational Engineering Sciences and is the Programme Director for the MSc s in Aerospace Computational Engineering, Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics. He leads a research activity in Computational Engineering with particular expertise in High fidelity simulations and modelling. He contributes to the UK Consortium on Turbulent Reacting Flows (UKCTRF) and has won the Gaydon prize in 2004. Dr Jennifer Kingston, Course Director, MSc in Astronautics and Space Engineering Dr Kingston joined Cranfield University in 2003, first as a Research Fellow and from 2005 as a lecturer. She spent 15 months working for the European Space Agency, based at ESTEC in The Netherlands and the Centre Spatiale Guyanais in French Guyana. During this time she was part of a team of young engineers who built and launched a technology demonstration satellite, TEAMSAT, on Ariane 502. Dr Kingston had key roles in satellite integration, test, and flight operations, and participated in the launch campaign. Professor Pericles Pilidis, Head of Propulsion Engineering Pericles has had a long and distinguished career at Cranfield stretching back 30 years. He is Head of Propulsion Engineering and Course Director of the Thermal Power MSc. He has organised and contributed to many international teaching and applied research programmes in the power, gas, oil and aviation industries and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. 12 Professor Antonios Tsourdos, Head of the Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems Centre Antonios was appointed Head of the Autonomous Systems Group at Cranfield in 2007, Professor of Autonomous Systems in 2009 and Director of Research 2015. He leads the research on autonomous systems and has diverse expertise in both unmanned and autonomous vehicles as well as complex systems. He conducts basic and applied research in the fields of guidance, control and navigation for single and multiple unmanned autonomous vehicles as well as research on cyber-physical systems.
Key facts and statistics Course information Cohort profile * Fulltime Up to 1 year 53% UK 14% EU Parttime Up to 3 years Geographic spread 33% Rest of World Start date Various (February, March, September or October) Average cohort age 20-30 years MSc, PgCert, PgDip Fees Please see the individual course pages on our website for full fee information and full-time or part-time options. Terms and conditions apply. See www.cranfield.ac.uk/fee-information Average cohort size Approximately 44 A deposit is required by all self-funding Aerospace students on these courses ( 500 for Home/ EU and 1000 for Overseas) *These figures give an indication of the cohort make-up at registration across our Aerospace programme for the entry year 2016-17. Accreditations The MSc award of selected courses are, or may be in the process of obtaining, accreditation by the following professional institutions. To find out if a specific course holds accreditations, please visit the course page on our website. 13
Finance and bursaries Paying for a course at university and the associated living costs is a serious investment and can be a major challenge for students. Some students are sponsored by their employers, but many fund their studies from a combination of sources such as bursaries or scholarships, savings or loans. There are a range of funding options, dependent on factors such as which course you intend to take, your country of origin, your academic results, whether you will study full or part-time and even your gender. Some bursaries cover part or all fees, and others cover living expenses too. Visit the Fees and Funding section of the course webpage to find details of course specific funding. You will also discover information about other, more general, scholarships, bursaries and loans on our MSc Funding Opportunities page. Alternatively you can email study@cranfield.ac.uk www.cranfield.ac.uk/funding As soon as I made up my mind to pursue my master s at Cranfield University, I was actively seeking funding. It was a challenge, but signing up for the Cranfield Postgraduate Loan Scheme was ideal for me as many other commercial banks had given me significantly more expensive quotes. Sobit Thapa, MSc student, 2015 14
How to apply The application process Entry requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Visit the course page online and review the entry requirements Click Apply now Register to use our online application system, you can then create, save and amend your application before submitting it Complete the online application form Submit supporting admission documentation with your application or at a later date using our online portal You may be invited for interview, depending on your course. If you are based outside the UK you may be interviewed by telephone or video call You will receive a decision about your application by email Please follow the application process shown below. Each of the courses described in this brochure have their own specific entry requirements so always study those carefully before beginning the application process. If you do not fulfil the standard entry requirements, the Pre-Masters programme can provide an alternative entry route, as successful completion will qualify you to move into the course of your choice. Research degrees We are a world-class destination for research degrees, endorsed and funded by several UK councils. The Cranfield Doctoral Network provides a supportive community, offering additional transferable skills training. Find out more www.cranfield.ac.uk/research Executive development Over 20,000 delegates benefit from our short courses every year, covering a wide range of professional and technical topics. Find out more www.cranfield.ac.uk/exec-courses Life at Cranfield We have a range of accommodation options and extensive sports and recreation facilities. Find out more www.cranfield.ac.uk/lifeatcranfield Further information There are other leaflets in this series covering other MSc courses and research degrees, as well as a Student Guide for those moving to the UK and our prospectus. Search for these on our website or email study@cranfield.ac.uk 15
Cranfield University is an impressive environment, with cutting-edge research facilities. It is situated in beautiful countryside, between Milton Keynes and Bedford, with quick and convenient links to London and major UK airports. Full directions are available at www.cranfield.ac.uk/visit. Cranfield University Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK T: +44 (0)1234 758083 E: studyaerospace@cranfield.ac.uk www.cranfield.ac.uk @cranfielduni @cranfielduni /cranfielduni Cranfield University cranfielduni Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct at the time it is printed. Please check our website for the latest information. SATM-A-September 2017