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The space sector contributes £13.7 billion per annum to the UK economy alone, and space activity across Europe and the world continues to thrive.
There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Evolving constantly since 1987, this course has prepared graduates for highly successful careers in the space sector.
Suitable for graduates in engineering, physics or mathematics, this course will prepare you for a career in this exciting field, from earth observation to planetary exploration, launch vehicles to spacecraft operations, and much more.
Program overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Aeronautical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The space sector contributes £13.7 billion per annum to the UK economy alone, and space activity across Europe and the world continues to thrive.
There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Evolving constantly since 1987, this course has prepared graduates for highly successful careers in the space sector.
Suitable for graduates in engineering, physics or mathematics, this course will prepare you for a career in this exciting field, from earth observation to planetary exploration, launch vehicles to spacecraft operations, and much more.
A first or second class UK honours degree or equivalent, in mathematics, physics or an engineering discipline.
In general, our intake comes from both a physics and engineering background. Students from other sciences, mathematics, or computing backgrounds are welcome to apply and we will consider applications on a case by case basis.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
As the UK’s only exclusively postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally.
Our specialist areas of focus, or Cranfield themes, are where we bring a range of academic disciplines together in order to tackle the grand challenges facing the world within a range of industrial and commercial sectors. These are Water, Environment and Agrifood, Energy and Sustainability, Aerospace, Manufacturing and Materials, Transport Systems, Defence and Security and Management.
Our Cranfield themes are built upon our expertise in a range of academic disciplines. To find out more, click on each theme listed below:
Our research is world leading in its contribution to global innovation. With our emphasis on specialist sectors and collaboration with industry and government we help change the way society thinks, works and learns. To find out more about our research opportunities click here.
Astronautics and Space Engineering
Cranfield University, Bedford, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgram duration
31,150 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Engineering - AeronauticalMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Aeronautical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The space sector contributes £13.7 billion per annum to the UK economy alone, and space activity across Europe and the world continues to thrive.
There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Evolving constantly since 1987, this course has prepared graduates for highly successful careers in the space sector.
Suitable for graduates in engineering, physics or mathematics, this course will prepare you for a career in this exciting field, from earth observation to planetary exploration, launch vehicles to spacecraft operations, and much more.
Program overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Aeronautical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The space sector contributes £13.7 billion per annum to the UK economy alone, and space activity across Europe and the world continues to thrive.
There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Evolving constantly since 1987, this course has prepared graduates for highly successful careers in the space sector.
Suitable for graduates in engineering, physics or mathematics, this course will prepare you for a career in this exciting field, from earth observation to planetary exploration, launch vehicles to spacecraft operations, and much more.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
A first or second class UK honours degree or equivalent, in mathematics, physics or an engineering discipline.
In general, our intake comes from both a physics and engineering background. Students from other sciences, mathematics, or computing backgrounds are welcome to apply and we will consider applications on a case by case basis.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
More programs from the university
Master PG
MBA
PHD
As the UK’s only exclusively postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally.
Our specialist areas of focus, or Cranfield themes, are where we bring a range of academic disciplines together in order to tackle the grand challenges facing the world within a range of industrial and commercial sectors. These are Water, Environment and Agrifood, Energy and Sustainability, Aerospace, Manufacturing and Materials, Transport Systems, Defence and Security and Management.
Our Cranfield themes are built upon our expertise in a range of academic disciplines. To find out more, click on each theme listed below:
Aerospace
Energy and Sustainability
Manufacturing and Materials
Transport Systems
Defence and Security
Environment and Agrifood
Cranfield School of Management
Water
Our research is world leading in its contribution to global innovation. With our emphasis on specialist sectors and collaboration with industry and government we help change the way society thinks, works and learns. To find out more about our research opportunities click here.
Cranfield Centre for Design Engineering (5)
Design Thinking
Cranfield Defence and Security (5)
Communications Electronic Warfare PgCert
Counterterrorism
Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience
Cyber Defence and Information Assurance
Cyberspace Operations
Defence Simulation and Modelling
Digital Forensics
Expeditionary Warfare Systems Engineering and Technology (USA)
Explosives Ordnance Engineering
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic Biology
Forensic Investigation
Guided Weapon Systems
Gun Systems Design
Information Capability Management
Military Aerospace and Airworthiness
Military Electronic Systems Engineering
Military Operational Research
Military Vehicle Technology
Sensors Electronic Warfare (PgCert)
Systems Engineering MSc
Systems Thinking Practice
Vehicle and Weapon Engineering (USA)
Cranfield School of Aerospace, Transport Systems and Manufacturing and Materials (5)
Advanced Air Mobility Systems
Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures
Advanced Materials
Advanced Motorsport Engineering
Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics
Aerospace Computational Engineering
Aerospace Manufacturing
Aerospace Materials
Aerospace Vehicle Design
Air Transport Management
Air Transport Management (Executive)
Aircraft Design option - MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design
Aircraft Engineering
Airport Planning and Management
Airworthiness
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Astronautics and Space Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Automotive Mechatronics
Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Aviation Digital Technology Management
Avionic Systems Design option - MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering -Option in Computational Intelligence for Data Analytics
Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering -Option in Computer and Machine Vision
Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering -Option in Digital Engineering Design
Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering -Option in Software Engineering for Technical Computing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (Automotive)
Cyber-secure Manufacturing
Digital and Technology Solutions
Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship
Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems
Global Product Development and Management
Maintenance Engineering and Asset Management
Management and Information Systems
Manufacturing Technology and Management
Metal Additive Manufacturing
Pre-master's in Engineering
Robotics
Safety and Accident Investigation
Safety and Human Factors in Aviation
Software Engineering for Technical Computing option - MSc in Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering
Structural Design option - MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design
Systems Engineering
Thermal Power and Propulsion - Option in Aerospace Propulsion
Thermal Power and Propulsion - Option in Gas Turbine Technology
Thermal Power and Propulsion - Option in Marine Propulsion Technology
Thermal Power and Propulsion - Option in Propulsion and the Environment
Thermal Power and Propulsion - Option in Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management
Through-life System Sustainment
Welding Engineering
Cranfield School of Management (5)
Accounting and Finance MSc
Banking, Economics and Finance MSc
Business Data Analytics MSc
Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc (Online)
Finance MSc
Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
Management MSc
Management and Leadership MSc
Marketing and Leadership MSc
Procurement and Supply Chain Management MSc
Senior Investment and Commercial Banking Professional Apprenticeship
Senior Leader Apprenticeship + Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Executive) Sc
Senior Leader Apprenticeship + Management and Leadership PgDip
Senior Leader Apprenticeship + Marketing and Leadership MSc
Senior Leader Apprenticeship: Management and Leadership PgDip + MSc
Senior People Professional Apprenticeship
Senior People Professional Apprenticeship
Strategic Human Resource Management MSc
Strategic Human Resource Management MSc
Strategic Marketing MSc
Sustainability Business Specialist Apprenticeship
Sustainability MSc
Sustainable and Digital Banking (Retail) MSc
Cranfield School of Water, Energy and Sustainability, Environment and Agrifood (5)
Advanced Chemical Engineering
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Applied Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics Master's-level Apprenticeships
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management for Business
Food Systems and Management
Future Food Sustainability
Global Environmental Change and Planetary Health
MSc by Research in Design Engineering
MSc by Research in Water
Renewable Energy
Soil Science
Soil Scientist Apprenticeship with MSc in Soil Science
Water and Wastewater Processes
Executive MBA (2)
Executive MBA
Executive MBA
Senior Leader Apprenticeship+ Executive MBA
Senior Leader Apprenticeship+ Executive MBA
Full-Time MBA (2)
Cranfield MBA Double Degree
Cranfield MBA Dual-Degree
The Transformation MBA
The Transformation MBA
Cranfield School of Management (1)
Executive DBA
PhD Programme