Aerospace Postgraduate master's courses in - Academic year 2021/22 entry - Cranfield University
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Cranfield University Reasons to study Aerospace We are the UK’s only specialist postgraduate university in technology with us and management, 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, will help your career. 1 Aerospace Integration Research Centre 4 Global contribution Our work embraces the entire spectrum of aviation, combining Co-funded by Airbus, Rolls-Royce 81% academic excellence and strong Specialist and the Higher Education Funding Council for England, this £35 million industry focus. We work with leading businesses, including Airbus, AVIC, postgraduate collaboration between industry and academia is developing the BAE Systems, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and Thales directly contributing to A research-focused of our research is world-leading breakthrough solutions that will the economic growth of the global Research Excellence radically change the design of professional community or internationally excellent Framework (REF) 2014 aerospace sector. aircraft in the future. Centre of aerospace Over Six-time 2 Specialist technical facilities 5 excellence £100 million We are the UK’s top destination for winner of In addition to our runway, global research airport, wind tunnels and aerospace engineering postgraduate students and the largest provider the Queen’s flight simulators, our newest research of investment in Anniversary Prize of accredited aerospace degree facility, the £67 million Digital Aviation new facilities over for Higher and T Q’ courses. A P Research and Technology Centre the past four years Further Education F H F E (DARTeC), will open during 2020. Career development This will address the challenges and opportunities offered by digital 6 Our alumni go on to enjoy successful UK no. 2 A professional UK Top 5 aviation technology. careers in aerospace, space and network of for Engineering associated industries. Many senior 67,000+ graduate employment (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing) 3 From concept to flight employees in global aerospace organisations around the world have alumni, from Our industry-scale production and 169 countries QS World University Rankings a connection to Cranfield, as former DLHE longitudinal, 2017 by subject, 2020 testing capabilities ensure that our students, researchers or through ground-breaking, research-generated our professional development As we are postgraduate only, we are not listed in league tables that help compare undergraduate design concepts can be taken from universities, such as The Times World Rankings and The Complete University Guide. programmes. the drawing board to the runway. Digital Air Traffic Control Centre, a “Being part of the Cranfield family has allowed me facility of our Global Research Airport. to grow academically and professionally. The entire staff are so supportive and there is a very healthy and motivating environment with people from all around the world. This all makes studying here a thrilling experience.” Jesus Lucero Ezquerro, current student, (Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc 2020) 2 3
Course structure Industry-sponsored group projects Our specialist, sector-facing master’s courses are set up and The group project provides you with invaluable experience of delivering developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring a collaborative piece of work in a team environment. With the assistance the content of our courses remain industry-relevant and employers of industry, group projects are designed to mimic typical working remain impressed with your business-readiness. environments within the sector. This diagram illustrates the typical course structure of many of our full-time master’s The following courses include a group project: courses. Please check your course structure online for more detailed information, including • Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures MSc, the weight of each phase and part-time course structure variations. • Aerospace Computational Engineering MSc, An opportunity to think and work • Aerospace Dynamics MSc, in an original way. For example, • Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc, this could be working on a project • Aircraft Engineering MSc, The ability to understand how your for a University partner, delving An intensive learning experience, part of a project affects the whole, deeper into an area of specific • Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc, providing the knowledge you need giving you a head start for the interest or a real-world challenge in • Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc, to excel in your specialist field. world of work. the sector you want to work in. • Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc, • Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc, • Robotics MSc. Taught Group Individual 2019/20 example projects: programme project thesis • Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc: A space mission design study which emphasises space systems engineering methodologies. You will work in teams consisting of 10-15 students on projects that are strongly influenced by industry. Projects have included: - CASTAWAY+ mission to the Main Asteroid Belt, 40% 20% 40% - Cranfield University Titan Explorer, 80 credits / 800 hours 40 credits / 400 hours 80 credits / 800 hours - Deep space habitat project. • Robotics MSc - Medical delivery robot for semi-structured hospital environments. 40% - 60% Students designed a robot for medical delivery to staff and patients in hospitals. Students 80 credits / 800 hours Courses without group project 120 credits / 1,200 hours were grouped in three teams to tackle robot design problems related to manipulation, mobility See page 5 and human-robot interaction. 200 credits Registration Completion “From on-campus facilities and resources 2,000 hours available to us to the way courses are oriented, it is easy to see that it's all been structured towards our development as engineers. A perfect example of this is the Group Design Project which provides us with a grasp of what being part of a full-scale industrial project really entails.” Human-robot collaboration in completing an Volante Vision Concept. Developed in partnership Danel Gaztelu, current student, assembly task at the Intelligent Automation with Aston Martin, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and Laboratory. Rolls-Royce. (Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc 2020) 4 5
Courses Cranfield University is at the forefront of the global aerospace technology industry and has provided world-class postgraduate education and training Aerospace Dynamics MSc, PgCert www.cranfield.ac.uk/Aerodynamics • Accredited, see page 13 Full- or part-time for over 70 years. Together with our commercial arm, Cranfield Aerospace October intake Solutions Ltd, we have the unique capability and approvals to design, build This course provides both fundamental and applied knowledge to understand airflows, vehicle and fly innovative aircraft systems. dynamics and control and methods for computational modelling. It provides you with practical experience in the measurement, analysis, modelling and simulation of airflows and aerial vehicles. The courses described in this brochure are a perfect illustration of the breadth and depth of our aerospace portfolio, providing you with skills and expertise valued around the world. Within a number There are two specialist streams available within the course: of courses there are a range of options to suit individual interests. • Aerodynamics - for those interested in flow physics, experimental aerodynamics, aerodynamic modelling and simulation and flow control techniques. Modules typically form 40% of the course content, with the group and individual • Flight Dynamics - which covers aircraft stability, control, simulation and modelling. projects making up the other 60%. See page 4 for the course structure and page 5 for which courses include a group project. Compulsory modules (for both options) This brochure shows the compulsory and (where applicable) some elective modules offered in the • Flight Experimental Methods, 2020-2021 academic year, to give you an idea of course content. To keep our courses relevant and • Individual Research project. up-to-date, modules are subject to change so please check the latest information on our website. Elective modules • Aerospace Navigation and Sensors, • Introduction to CFD, Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures MSc • Air Vehicle Modelling and Simulation, • Introduction to Transonic Flow, www.cranfield.ac.uk/LWCompStructures • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time • CFD for Aerospace, • Launch and Re-entry Aerodynamics, October intake • Compressible Flows, • Modelling of Dynamic Systems, • Control Systems, • Multivariable Control Systems for Aerospace No other course provides such dedicated specialist training in the design and analysis of advanced • Experimental Aerodynamics, Applications, lightweight and composite structures in aerospace, automotive, marine and renewable energy • Flight Dynamics Principles, • Supercritical Wing Design, industries. Delivered with a unique focus on industry challenges and concerns, this course will • Flying Qualities and Flight Control, • Technology for Sustainable Aviation, equip you with strong experimental, numerical and analytical skills in structural mechanics for both • Fundamentals of Aircraft System Identification, • Viscous Flow. composite and metallic components. You will be able to practically apply this knowledge to solve real • Fundamentals of Rotorcraft Performance, engineering problems. Stability and Control, Compulsory modules • Introduction to Continuum Mechanics, • Advanced Composite Analysis and Impact, • Materials Characterisation and Failure • Advanced Simulation for Impact, Simulations, • Crashworthiness, • Structural Stability, • Finite Element Methods, • Thin-walled Structures. Aerospace Computational Engineering MSc www.cranfield.ac.uk/AeroCompEng • September intake Full- or part-time This unique course blends skills-based and subject-specific material to provide you with practical skills and cutting-edge knowledge adaptable to a wide variety of applications in aerospace computational engineering. Also suitable for qualified engineers to incorporate CFD into their skill-set. Compulsory modules • Modelling Approaches for Aerospace • Analysis and Visualisation of Big Data System Applications, and High Performance Computing, • Numerical Modelling for Compressible Flows, • C++ Programming, • Numerical Modelling for Incompressible Flows, • Computational Engineering Structures, • Validation and Verification for Aerospace Cranfield campus, airport and runway. • Computational Methods, Applications. 6 7
Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc www.cranfield.ac.uk/AerospaceVehicleDesign • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time www.cranfield.ac.uk/CompSWTechEng • September intake Full- or part-time October and March intakes Engineering software development is one of the key areas in the information technology sector. This This MSc focuses on the technical, business and management aspects of aircraft design and course equips you with the hands-on skills and up-to-date knowledge adaptable to a wide variety of development. This world-leading programme will build your knowledge of the design of flying vehicles applications. You can specialise in: such as aircraft, missiles, airships and spacecraft and prepare you for an exciting career. • Computational Engineering Design - provides the skills necessary to develop and use core CAD and There are three specialist options available: CAE solution software in diverse industrial settings. • Computational Intelligence for Data Analytics - focuses on the fundamentals of computationally • Aircraft Design – a comprehensive overview of aircraft performance, structures and systems. intelligent data handling algorithms and their application in disciplines needing fast and automated • Avionics Systems Design – understand the design of avionic systems, analysis, development, test decision-making. and airframe integration. • Computer and Machine Vision - focuses on aerial and robotic vision-based systems and the theory • Structural Design (October only) – covers aircraft structures, airworthiness requirements, design and application of signal processing and computer vision algorithms. standards, stress analysis, fatigue and fracture and fundamentals of aerodynamics and loading. • Software Engineering for Technical Computing - provides a unique insight into the development of computer applications across modern computing environments. Avionics Systems Modules: CHECK = compulsory module Aircraft Design Structural Design Computational Software Engineering Design Computational Computer and Intelligence for for Technical Aeroelasticity CHECK Elective Modules: CHECK = compulsory module Engineering Design Data Analytics Machine Vision Computing Aeronautical Communication Systems CHECK C++ Programming CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK Aerospace Software Engineering and Ada CHECK Management for Technology CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK Aerospace System Development and Life Cycle Model Elective Elective Computational Methods CHECK CHECK CHECK Aircraft Aerodynamics Elective Elective Elective Visualisation CHECK CHECK CHECK Aircraft Performance CHECK CHECK Elective Geometric Modelling and Design CHECK Aircraft Power Plant Installation Elective Elective Elective Digital Engineering and Product Design CHECK Aircraft Stability and Control CHECK CHECK Elective Computational Engineering Structures CHECK Avionics Air Traffic Control CHECK Computational Optimisation Design CHECK Avionics Data Networking, Hardware Integration and Testing CHECK Computational Engineering Fluids CHECK Cockpit Environment CHECK Signal Analysis CHECK Computer Aided Design (CAD) Elective Elective Elective Digital Signal Processing CHECK Control Systems CHECK Image Processing and Analysis CHECK Design and Analysis of Composite Structures CHECK CHECK Computer Vision CHECK Design for Manufacture and Operation CHECK Elective Elective Machine Learning (for Computer Vision) CHECK Design of Airframe Systems CHECK CHECK Elective Requirements Analysis and System Design CHECK Detail Stressing CHECK Elective Software Testing and Quality Assurance CHECK Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and Damage Tolerance CHECK CHECK Small-Scale Parallel Programming CHECK CHECK Fault Tolerant Avionics Design CHECK Cloud Computing CHECK CHECK Finite Element Analysis Elective CHECK High Performance Technical Computing CHECK CHECK Flight Experience CHECK CHECK Elective Advanced Java and Advanced Python CHECK Inertial and Satellite Navigation Systems CHECK Machine Learning and Big Data CHECK Initial Aircraft Design CHECK Elective Elective Artificial Intelligence CHECK Integrated Navigation Systems CHECK Internet of Things CHECK Integrated Vehicle Health Management Elective Elective Landing Gear Design Elective Elective Elective Loading Actions CHECK Elective Modelling of Dynamic Systems CHECK Radio Systems CHECK Reliability, Safety Assessment and Certification CHECK Elective Elective Structural Dynamics Elective Elective Structural Stability Elective CHECK 8 Artists impression of the research facility Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre.
Aircraft Engineering MSc, PgDip, PgCert Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc www.cranfield.ac.uk/AircraftEng • Accredited, see page 13 Part-time www.cranfield.ac.uk/AutonomousVehicleDC • October intake Full-time February intake The global market for aerial, ground, and marine autonomous vehicles has grown rapidly due to the advent This course is specifically designed for people working in engineering or technical management of drones and driverless cars. The Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc is a unique course positions in the aerospace industry who wish to study for an accredited master's degree while they are in for engineering, physics, or mathematics graduates. You will gain lasting and transferable skills in key employment. This course will broaden your understanding of aircraft engineering and design subjects and aspects of autonomy to differentiate yourself in today’s competitive market. Career opportunities include provide you with a strong foundation for career development in technical, integration and leadership roles. the security, defence, marine, environmental, automotive and aerospace industries. Compulsory modules • Design, Durability and Integrity of Composite Aircraft Structures, Compulsory modules • Initial Aerospace Vehicle Design, • Detail Stressing, National Beyond visual line of sight • Major Component Design and Manufacture, • Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems, • Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and Damage experimentation flight corridor. • Manufacturing, • Autonomous Vehicle Control Systems, Tolerance, • Guidance and Navigation for Unmanned Aircraft • Methodologies for Integrated Product • Finite Element Analysis, Development, Systems (UAS), • Flight Dynamics Principles for Aircraft • Introduction to UAS, • Tools for Integrated Product Development. Engineering, • Logic and Automated Reasoning, • Introduction to Aircraft Structural • Sensor Fusion, Elective modules Crashworthiness, • UAS Dynamics and Control, • Aircraft Loading Actions and Aeroelasticity, • Introduction to Autonomous Systems, • UAS Modelling and Simulation. • Aircraft Performance for Aircraft Engineering, • Introduction to Avionics, • Design and Development of Airframe Systems, • Through-life System Effectiveness. Applied Artifical Intelligence MSc www.cranfield.ac.uk/AAI • October intake Full- or part-time Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc www.cranfield.ac.uk/CompFluidDynamics • Accredited, see page 13 Full- or part-time Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being increasingly adopted across a broad range of industries, October intake creating demand for talented graduates who can help realise the transformative potential. Be at the forefront of this revolution, by gaining a unique combination of theoretical and practical skills enabling you This course enables you to understand, develop and implement CFD across a range of industries. to work across disciplines and implement AI systems where they are needed. You will learn how to code and implement numerical schemes to solve fluid dynamics problems, and • Logic and Automated Reasoning, how to apply CFD using commercial and open-source CFD software, tackling turbomachinery and Compulsory modules rotorcraft aerodynamics, multi-phase flow and heat transfer, microflows, fluid-structure interaction, • Search and Optimisation, • Data Analytics and Visualisation, environmental flows. The group project simulates a CFD consultancy environment, where you will • Statistical Learning Methods, • Deep Learning, solve industrial problems across aerospace, automotive or energy sectors. • Systems Engineering. • Ethical, Regulatory and Social Aspects of AI, • Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems, Compulsory modules • Numerical Modelling for Compressible Flows, • Data Analysis and Uncertainty, • Numerical Modelling for Incompressible Flows, Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc • Grid Generation/CAD, • The Role of Experimental Data in CFD, www.cranfield.ac.uk/AstroSpaceEng • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time • Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, • Turbulence Modelling. October intake • Numerical Methods and High Performance Computing, Space activity continues to grow globally, with international efforts under way to return humans to the Moon, and ambitious plans within the UK to play a leading role in the new space age, including support for a domestic satellite launch capability. There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good Pre-master’s in Engineering Full-time understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Suitable www.cranfield.ac.uk/Premasters • October intake for engineering, physics or mathematics graduates, this course will prepare you for a wide variety of roles, This programme provides an ideal route into an MSc in an engineering subject. It is an intensive from earth observation to planetary exploration and launch vehicles to spacecraft operations. full-time course delivered through a combination of taught modules (lectures, practical laboratory Compulsory modules • Guidance Navigation and Control of Space sessions, assignments) and an individual research project covering engineering principles relating to Systems, fields of engineering across the aerospace, automotive, offshore, and energy sectors. • Astrodynamics and Mission Analysis, • Space Propulsion, • Mathematics and Programming for Astrodynamics and Trajectory Design, Compulsory modules • Space Systems Engineering. • Engineering Stress Analysis, • Space Communications, • Aeronautical Engineering, • Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control. • An Introduction to Engineering Materials and • Mathematics I and II, Elective modules Failure Analysis, • Mechanical Design, • Aerospace Navigation and Sensors, • Basic Aerodynamics, • Propulsion and Power, Plus many additional attendance-only electives to • Design and Analysis of Composite Structures, • Computing Aided Design (CATIA), • Research Methods, broaden your expertise. • Thermofluids. • Finite Element Analysis, • Computing Course, 10 11
Robotics Key facts and statistics MSc www.cranfield.ac.uk/Robotics • October intake Full- or part-time As the demand for robotics is increasing, this course has been developed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a robotics engineer. It is unique in its focus on human aspects supported by practical applications. This course is suitable for those with basic engineering mathematics knowledge and computer programming skills. Course information Cohort profile* Compulsory modules • Human-Robot Interaction, • Machine Vision for Robotics, Geographic spread • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for • Programming Methods for Robotics, Full-time Robotics, • Autonomy in Robotic Systems, • Psychology, Ethics and Standards, One year 17% UK • Robotics Control. • Fundamentals of Robotics, 45% EU Part-time Thermal Power MSc, PgDip 38% Rest of world Up to three years www.cranfield.ac.uk/ThermalPower • Accredited, see page 13 Full-time See the course page for more October and March intakes information about part-time Average cohort age This course provides the skills required for a challenging career in the field of propulsion and power, study. 20-30 years where our graduates are making a vast contribution to the international gas turbine industry. You will gain fundamental and applied knowledge on the design, operation and maintenance of gas turbine Start date engines for air, sea and land applications. Various See individual course for The four options address different requirements and market sectors. The MSc consists of 50% project details. Average cohort size work which benefits from the extensive research and development activities within the Propulsion Engineering Centre. Projects have been carried out alongside BP, Clean Sky, easyJet, ITP Aero, Lufthansa 20-40 Technik, Rolls-Royce, Royal Military of Canada, Shell, the Aerospace Engineering Corporation of China MSc/PgDip/PgCert (AVIC) and many other key organisations. Not all courses offer all awards, see course The available options are: information for details of awards offered. 14% Female • Aerospace Propulsion – for those seeking a career in the design, development, operation and maintenance of propulsion systems. 86% Male Fees • Gas Turbine Technology – examines the increasing application in power generation, oil and gas Please see the individual pumping, chemical processing and power plants for ships and other large vehicles. course pages on our website • Power, Propulsion and the Environment - prepares you with a thorough knowledge of, and the ability for full fee information and to, assess anthropogenic emissions. full-time or part-time options. *These figures give an indication of the • Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management – provides you with design and operational Terms and conditions apply. course make-up at registration across our skills for rotating equipment in aeronautical, marine, oil, power and process industries, and other Aerospace programme for the entry year See www.cranfield.ac.uk/fee-information 2019-2020. surface applications. Rotating Machinery, Aerospace Gas Turbine Power, Propulsion Engineering and Modules: CHECK = compulsory module Propulsion Technology and the Environment Management Combustors CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK Accreditations Engine Systems CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK The University has applied for this course to be re-accredited by the Engineering Gas Turbine Performance Simulation and CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK Council and at the time of publication, a decision has yet to be made. Accreditation is Diagnostics undertaken by one or more of the professional engineering institutions (PEIs) that are Turbomachinery and Blade Cooling CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK licensed by the Engineering Council, to its standards set out in UK-SPEC. A degree may Management for Technology CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK be accredited by more than one PEI, particularly where it spans several engineering Computational Fluid Dynamics for Gas Turbines disciplines. You can check the accreditation status of this, or any other degree Fatigue and Fracture programme, at www.engc.org.uk/acad or visit the course web page for further details. Gas Turbine Operations and Rotating Machines CHECK CHECK Jet Engine Control Mechanical Design of Turbomachinery CHECK CHECK CHECK Propulsion Systems Performance and Integration CHECK 12 All non-compulsory modules may be attended, timetable dependent, regardless of option choice. 13
Industry links Careers Cranfield has unrivalled links with industry. Our students benefit Our multi-disciplinary approach, marrying aeronautical engineering, from our extensive contacts and track record of close collaboration materials and manufacturing excellence with aviation business with Government and the aerospace sector. These links include processes, practices and management, gives our graduates notable industrial advisory panels and project sponsors. breadth and depth of expertise. It is this combination of technical excellence and real-world business and commercial appreciation that gives our people a unique ‘Made in Cranfield’ identity - and value in the marketplace. Industrial advisory panel Our courses are reviewed each year by a panel of industry experts to ensure that Graduates go on to forge careers in the aerospace, energy, automotive and defence students graduate from Cranfield with the appropriate knowledge and skills to become sectors and with some of the world’s most respected blue chip organisations including: future leaders in the industry. Roles: Some of the companies represented on our aerospace courses industrial advisory • Aerospace Engineer, Organisations: panel include: • Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer, • Airbus, • Consultant Engineer, • Alstom, • Design Engineer, • Altran, • Flight Test Engineer, • Avanti Communications, • Mechanical Engineer, • BAE Systems, • Performance Engineer, • Boeing • Project Manager, • Dassault Aviation, • General Electric, Project sponsors • Research and Development Engineer, • Robotics Engineer, • GKN Aerospace, • PETRONAS, • Senior Systems Engineer, The group and individual projects that you will take as part of your course are often run in • Stress Engineer, • Quest Global Engineering, collaboration with our industrial partners. • Structural Integrity Engineer, • Rolls-Royce, • Systems Engineer, • Safran, More information about group projects can be seen on page 5 and some of our partners • Turbine Designer. • Siemens, are shown on the back cover of this brochure. • Thales. “A key differentiator for Cranfield students is the additional maturity and technical experience they bring as a result of completing a master's. They know what they want from their career and the development that is required to reach their goals. Ideally this can then result in a professional approach with a high level of focus, authentic value of team work and strong leadership skills – all of which Airbus considers key for our employees.” Dylan Reynolds, Digital Transformation Accelerator for Landing Gear Centre of Competence, Airbus Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC). Open laboratory in AIRC. 14 15
Academic staff Financing your studies You will be taught by a wide range of subject specialists from the Paying for a course at university and the associated living costs is University and industry professionals who draw on their research a serious investment - sometimes a combination of sources such and industrial expertise to provide stimulating and relevant input to as bursaries or scholarships, savings or loans is the best option. your learning experience. There is more information on our website: Dr Karl Jenkins, Associate Professor of Computational Engineering www.cranfield.ac.uk/funding Karl is Head of the Centre for Computational Engineering Sciences and is the Programme Director for the master's in Aerospace Computational Engineering, Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics. He leads 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, Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc Jenny is a Senior Lecturer in Space Systems and has been Course Director since How to apply 2011. She previously worked for the European Space Agency and has been involved in multiple space missions, including working on three Cranfield payloads that are currently in orbit. Read more about our entry requirements and how to apply online on our website. Professor Pericles Pilidis, Head of Propulsion Engineering Pericles has had a long and distinguished career at Cranfield for over 30 years. www.cranfield.ac.uk/apply He is Head of Propulsion Engineering and Programme 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. Professor Howard Smith, Head of Centre for Aeronautics Howard's multidisciplinary team excels at the integration of technologies, such as structures, airframe systems and avionics, to find solutions to aviation related challenges. He has been responsible for the creation of innovative aircraft concept studies and delivers lectures on aircraft conceptual design and aircraft loads analysis. 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 in 2015. He leads the research on autonomous systems and has diverse expertise in both unmanned and autonomous vehicles as well as networked systems and space. 16 17
Meet us A welcoming, professional campus community Located just over an hour from London in the English countryside, Cranfield’s campus environment supports close, working relationships between our multinational postgraduate students and academic and industry experts. www.cranfield.ac.uk/visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/visit Bedford Cambridge Cranfield Milton Keynes Luton Stansted Oxford London We look forward to meeting you at our Open Day, events or webinars at Heathrow • Major train line Cranfield or around the world. Gatwick www.cranfield.ac.uk/events “My previous experience and my passion for robots enabled me to hunt for a university that provides a master’s degree which is research-intensive and industrial orientated in the field of robotics. I found Cranfield University, which is renowned for its intensive research. I was very excited to Take a virtual tour of our Cranfield campus begin my journey to study at Cranfield.” to see inside some of our facilities. Raviteja Burugu, current student, (Robotics MSc 2020) virtualtour.cranfield.ac.uk 18 19
Cranfield University works with over 1,500 businesses and governments based in over 40 countries These organisations include: Other courses you may also be interested in: Aerospace Manufacturing MSc (see Manufacturing brochure) Aerospace Materials MSc (see Manufacturing brochure) Airport Planning and Management MSc (see Transport brochure) Air Transport Management MSc (see Transport brochure) Airworthiness MSc (see Transport brochure) Military Aerospace and Airworthiness MSc (see Defence and Security brochure) Safety and Human Factors in Aviation MSc (see Transport brochure) For a full list of Cranfield courses, please see our prospectus and website. www.cranfield.ac.uk/aerospace T: +44 (0)1234 758083 E: studyaerospace@cranfield.ac.uk @cranfielduni Cranfield University Cranfield University @cranfieldaero Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK @cranfielduni /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. Some photographs in this publication were taken prior to the 2020 pandemic. Cranfield University follows the latest Government guidelines on social distancing and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). SATM-A-September 2020. /cranfielduni blogs.cranfield.ac.uk
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