The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 and is one of the oldest universities to date. The university rests in one of Scotland's largest cities and is ranked as one of the best schools in the world, according to "Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2009-10." The university offers a number of undergraduate and graduate options in various fields in addition to those for students wishing to pursue studies in aeronautics. The school's Aerospace Engineering department offers undergraduate options in aeronautical engineering, as well as aerospace systems engineering. Graduate students may pursue various master's degree options, including aeronautical engineering, space mission analysis & design, and aerospace systems. Students interested in performing research in pursuit of either a master of science or doctorate may also pursue that option. The university also offers its students a chance to obtain various scholarship and research opportunities though a variety of companies who are in the field.
Department of Aerospace Engineering
James Watt (South Building)
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ
+44 (0) 141-330-3575
gla.ac.uk/
Loughborough University was originally founded in 1909 as a technical school; it became an official university in 1996. The university is located in central England and offers undergraduate and graduate degree options in its aeronautical and automotive engineering department. Students can pursue a bachelor's degrees in engineering or mechanical engineering within the aeronautical division. Graduate degree students may pursue a master of science degree in advanced methods in aeronautical engineering. Research may also be performed in a number of areas, including aerodynamics.
Aeronautical And Automotive Engineering
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leicestershire LE11 3TU UK
+44 (0) 1509-227-200
lboro.ac.uk/
Queen's University, Belfast is located in the capital city of Northern Ireland and was founded in 1845. The school hosts more than 20,000 students and staff and is known for being a noted research university. In the school's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department, students may pursue either a bachelor's or master's in engineering as well a research opportunities. Those wishing to pursue a research-based degree may study aerospace-integrated aircraft technologies. For students interested in obtaining admission to either the undergraduate program and/or the graduate program, math as well as the sciences of physics, biology, and chemistry are emphasized. Prospective undergraduates who do not meet the initial qualifications to initially begin the program may be offered a space and given an opportunity to obtain the necessary requirements. Research students may also apply for studentships which last for three years. Interested students must possess an honors-level master's degree in a field comparable to the research field.
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Queen's University
Ashby Building
Stranmillis Road
Belfast
BT9 5AG
+44 (0)28 9097 4147
qub.ac.uk/