MSc, PGDip, PGCert Aerosystems

They are designed specifically for those in MOD roles looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in electronic warfare, aero-engineering, and role-specific themes.

The Aerosystems course is multidisciplinary, covering the areas of uninhabited aircraft systems, guided weapons, electro-optics, communications, radar, electronic warfare, and information networks. The course covers the key concepts, fundamental principles, and design and critical thinking considerations associated with the arabovementioned areas

Stage A

The preselection process (before submitting an academic application) for the Aerosystems Course is met via a Selection Board that comprises RAF (Air & Space Warfare Centre, Defence Acadecapabilitymy), Royal Navy, and Cranfield University personnel (Course Director), reviewing a comprehensive application form that contains academic and work experience, relevant interests and courses, a personal narrative and a 1st and 2nd Reporting Officer recommendations. Based on successfully satisfying stage (a), the candidates are encouraged to apply for a University place to study the Aerosystems course.

Stage B

• A UK first or second-class honors degree in a relevant subject area, or

• An equivalent international qualification (find out whether your qualification meets our requirements by visiting our International Student page), or

• Relevant work experience in combination with a degree below second-class honors

If you do not meet our formal entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course. Each application will be considered on its merits, and the Course Director will make a case.

All students accepted onto the course must complete the pre-sessional 10-day Shrivenham course in August (8th-19th) before attending the award studies in September. The pre-sessional studies comprise refresher studies in maths and technical topics that enable leveling the background knowledge that lecturers in the award course can assume. All students must study pre-sessional studies to ensure a new understanding of toissueshat students have not reviewed and probably have not used recently. 

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.