Aerospace Engineering, MSc by Research

Aerospace Engineering at Swansea is at the forefront of the latest technology

Wind Tunnel at Swansea University

Course Overview

Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.

Our world-leading technology has contributed to many exciting projects, including aerodynamics for the current world land-speed record car, Thrust SSC, and the future land-speed record car BLOODHOUND SSC and design of the double-decker super-jet Airbus A380.

We are seen as a leader in many aspects of aerospace, both internationally and in the UK. We pride ourselves in the extensive collaborations with international companies such as:

  • BAE Systems
  • Rolls-Royce
  • EADS
  • Airbus

Research within Engineering at Swansea University is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating our strengths in research areas across the engineering disciplines.

Computational mechanics forms the basis for the majority of the MSc by Research projects within these engineering disciplines.

We are ranked:

  • Top 131 in the World (Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing) QS World University Rankings 2025