Cranfield University offers Astronautics and Space Engineering, a master's degree in Aerospace & Automotive Engineering programme in Cranfield, United Kingdom. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is GBP 34,300 per year (GBP 15,000 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: GBP 15,000 / year
International tuition: GBP 34,300 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Space still holds many open questions, and the field has produced technologies such as satellite navigation and communications. This long-established MSc prepares graduates for careers spanning earth observation, planetary exploration, launch vehicles and spacecraft operations. It draws on the university's specialist expertise in the sector. Graduates often go on to lead teams building space hardware and services.
Students study spacecraft systems engineering alongside a broad set of technical skills. Teaching includes taught modules, a group project and an individual research project. The course runs full-time for one year or part-time, normally over three years through an extended thesis.
The programme suits students who want to enter a sector where demand for talented engineers continues to grow, and it supports a range of specialist routes within space.