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Aerospace Materials (PgDip PgCert)

Cranfield University
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cranfield, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Aerospace Materials (PgDip PgCert) at Cranfield University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Aerospace Materials (PgDip PgCert) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Cranfield, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Aerospace Materials (PgDip PgCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.

To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.


Course modules

Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.

Industrial Applications Of Advanced Materials

Aim
    To provide you with an overview of the mechanical and physical behaviours exhibited by advanced materials, and to relate these to the use of these materials in industry and on future industrial applications.
Syllabus

    Mechanics of materials – strength, stiffness, hardness, corrosion, fatigue.

    Comparison across all material classes (metals, ceramics, polymers

    Impact of processing and microstructure (manufacturing routes)

    Functional properties of materials including thermal electric magnetic, optical, biocompatibility.

    Requirements and applications for emerging materials in ICT, energy and mobility, life sciences, healthcare, cosmetics, food, consumer goods, and manufacturing.

    Industrial cases studies demonstrating how and where these materials have been applied in real life applications.

    Sustainability implications of materials selection regarding effects on processing, usage and end-of-life in the context of energy, environmental hazards, labour, recycling, etc with a link to UNSDGs

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

  1. Discuss the mechanical and physical behaviour of advanced materials that allow the exhibiting of unique properties.
  2. Analyse the suitability of various classes of advanced materials, including metals, glasses, polymers, and ceramics, for industrial applications. 
  3. Examine industrial case studies to demonstrate how advanced materials improve performance. 
  4. Evaluate the implications of using these materials and their manufacturing for components on current and future applications across various sectors.


Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A first or second class UK Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

Applicants who do not fulfil the standard entry requirements can apply for the Pre-Masters programme, successful completion of which will qualify them for entry to this course for a second year of study.

Students requiring a Tier 4 (General) visa will also need to meet the UKBA Tier 4 General Visa English language requirements. The UK Home Office are not currently accepting TOEFL or TOEIC tests for Tier 4 (General) visa applications. Other restrictions from the UK Home Office may apply from time to time and we will advise applicants of these restrictions where appropriate.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

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  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months