Master of Science - Aerospace Dynamics

The aerospace industry in the UK is the largest in the world, outside of the USA. Aerodynamics and flight dynamics will remain a key element in the development of future aircraft and in reducing civil transport environmental issues, making significant contributions to the next generation of aircraft configurations. 

In the military arena, aerodynamic modelling and flight dynamics play an important role in the design and development of combat aircraft and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). The continuing search for aerodynamic refinement and performance optimization for the next generation of aircraft and surface vehicles creates the need for specialist knowledge of fluid flow behavior.

Cranfield University has been at the forefront of postgraduate education in aerospace engineering since 1946. The Master of Science in Aerospace Dynamics stems from the program in Aerodynamics which was one of the first master's courses offered by Cranfield University and is an important part of heritage. The integration of aerodynamics with flight dynamics reflects the long-term link with the aircraft flight test activity established by Cranfield University.

Students will have the opportunity to fly during a Student Experience Flight in National Flying Laboratory Centre’s (NFLC) light aircraft. This flight experience will complement their Master of Science studies, focusing on the effects of controls, aircraft stability and angle of attack. During the flight students will have the opportunity to take control of the aircraft. Each experience is 2 to 3 hours in duration and includes a pre-flight safety briefing outlining the details of the maneuvers to be flown, a flight of approximately 1 hour, and a post-flight debrief. 

Graduates of this course are eligible to join the Cranfield College of Aeronautics Alumni Association (CCAAA), an active community which holds a number of networking and social events throughout the year.