Aerospace Engineering & Management MSc

From your very first day, you’ll be learning by doing. The University of Glasgow makes sure that you’re not just sitting in lectures—you’ll be experimenting, testing, and building real solutions in some of the UK’s best aerospace facilities.

Cutting-edge facilities and digital tools

You’ll spend time in:

• Multiple wind tunnels to test airflow and aerodynamics.

• A flight simulation lab to explore real cockpit dynamics.

• A specialist UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) laboratory for autonomous flight systems.

• Helicopter test-rigs and structural testing equipment to study rotorcraft and materials under stress.

• Modern computer labs packed with software for modelling, simulation, and design.

All of this means you can test ideas physically and digitally—mirroring exactly how the aerospace industry works today.

Group-based, industry-relevant projects

Learning goes beyond the lab:

• In Semester 2, you’ll tackle the Integrated Systems Design Project—working in teams to design, test, and present solutions to complex aerospace challenges. It’s hands-on and develops both your engineering and project management skills.

• Over the summer, you’ll take on the Management Project (Engineering Pathway). This isn’t just theory—you’ll research a genuine business or management issue, present as a group, and submit your own individual report, all with guidance from experienced staff.

Software and numerical analysis skills

You’ll become fluent in the tools aerospace engineers rely on daily:

• Using numerical and analytical methods for aircraft design and simulation.

• Courses like Aircraft Vibration and Aeroelasticity and Aeroelasticity & Aeroacoustics will teach you how to model flutter, aeroelastic behaviour, and noise effects.

• The Aircraft Design module pushes you to combine technical design with real-world business considerations—just like in industry.

Internships & real-world work experience

Through the Student Opportunities Hub, you’ll have access to:

• Paid part-time internships during term.

• Full-time summer placements, both on campus and with external aerospace partners.

It’s a chance to put classroom learning into action, gain professional experience, and build your CV before graduation.

World-class support and reputation

• You’ll be taught by experts from both the School of Engineering and the Adam Smith Business School, giving you a rare mix of technical and management perspectives.

• The university’s Division of Aerospace Sciences has over 60 years of globally recognised teaching and research in aeronautics.

• And to top it off—Glasgow is ranked 1st in Scotland for Aeronautical Engineering (Complete University Guide 2025).

👉 In short, your time at Glasgow is structured so that every step blends theory with hands-on learning. By the time you graduate, you won’t just understand aerospace—you’ll have lived it, tested it, and applied it in real industry contexts.

Graduates emerge with a unique dual expertise in both aerospace engineering and business management. This rare combination opens doors to high-impact roles across aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced technology sectors. You’ll be prepared to not just design and innovate, but also lead projects and teams in complex, fast-moving industries.

Common career paths include:

• Aerospace Project Manager

• Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

• Operations Manager in Aviation or Defence

• Consultant in Aerospace Industry Strategy

Progression & Future Opportunities

University services that support your career:
This programme is jointly delivered by the School of Engineering and the Adam Smith Business School, so you’ll benefit from both worlds—technical expertise and business acumen. On top of that, you’ll have access to career services, employer networking events, and industry-focused learning opportunities, making sure you graduate with connections as well as knowledge.

Employment prospects and salary potential:
While the official programme page doesn’t provide specific employment stats or salary figures, aerospace engineers are consistently ranked among the strongest early-career earners in engineering. Combined with management training, you’ll be even better positioned to progress quickly into leadership roles.

University–industry partnerships:
At Glasgow, you’re not just learning theory—you’re working with world-class facilities and research. The Division of Aerospace Sciences has over 60 years of internationally recognised expertise, and you’ll get hands-on experience with industry-standard resources like wind tunnels, flight simulators, UAV labs, helicopter test rigs, structural testing equipment, and advanced modelling tools. This kind of exposure is exactly what employers look for.

Long-term accreditation value:
The University of Glasgow’s reputation speaks for itself—Aeronautical Engineering is ranked 1st in Scotland by the Complete University Guide 2025. That ranking reflects both the quality of teaching and its strong industry relevance, giving your degree real weight on the global stage.

Graduation outcomes:
By the time you graduate, you won’t just have a degree—you’ll have a portfolio of technical achievements, leadership skills, and hands-on lab experience that set you apart. Coupled with Glasgow’s global reputation, this programme equips you to step into leadership roles in aerospace and beyond.