Overview
- Start dateJanuary, June or September
- DurationPart-time MSc by research two years
- DeliverySupervisory meetings and recommended short course attendance. Individual research project 100%.
- QualificationMSc by Research
- Study typePart-time
- CampusOnline and Cranfield campus
Who is it for?
The course is tailored to industry professionals seeking to consolidate and further develop new knowledge and skills in the design, development operations and maintenance of power and propulsion systems.
Power/Energy sector
- Candidates from gas turbine users (e.g. utility or power production companies and oil and gas applications), engine manufacturers, service companies, government or regulatory authorities and consultancies.
Aviation/Defence sector
- Candidates from airlines, air force, airports, engine manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, service companies, government establishments and consultancies.
- Licensed engineers in the aviation industry.
- Engineering staff in regulatory bodies with responsibility for environmental impact.
Why this course?
This course is structured in such a way that the part-time student professionals identify a research topic with the support of the academic project supervisor. Though not limited to these, the topic can usually cover one or more of the following related to gas turbine and ancillary equipment:
- The mechanical and aerodynamic design and development of components or parts. E.g. turbomachinery, combustion, intakes and nacelles etc.
- Whole engine thermodynamic performance assessment, lifing, diagnostic and prognostics.
- Operations and maintenance of engine systems and components.
- Techno-economic and risk analysis.
- Fuels, emissions and decarbonisation.
The selected individual research project constitutes the thesis and can be inspired by an existing employment or individual interest of the student professional. In addition to the supervision by a dedicated subject academic expert, you will receive thorough grounding principles for power/energy, aerospace and marine applications through a range of complementary continuing professional development short courses.
We expect that by the end of the course, candidates develop the knowledge and skills to:
- Assess and evaluate the design, performance, operation and/or maintenance requirements of gas turbine engines, using analytical and/or experimental tools as appropriate.
- Examine the requirement for ethical and professional conduct when using and presenting data.
- Produce and evaluate the design and assess the performance of engine component/s for gas turbines for different applications and, where appropriate, their environmental impact.
- Adapt and deploy advanced knowledge and methods to design and analyse gas turbines within the requirement of their applications on air, land or sea.
- Plan and deliver a substantial technical thesis demonstrating the application of problem-solving, technical and/or communication skills to solve relevant problems, using appropriate methods and taking account of costs, ethics, management, environmental impact and/or social effects of engineering.
Course details
Course delivery
Supervisory meetings and recommended short course attendance. Individual research project 100%.
Individual project
Previous individual research projects have included:
- Evaluating Gas Turbine Compressor Fouling and Washing Selecting Gas Turbines for Pipeline Applications
- Techno-Economic and Risk Analysis for Gas Turbines
Complementary CPD courses
Gas Turbine Technology for Operations and Maintenance Engineers
Combined Cycle Gas Turbines, Power Generation and Decarbonisation
Gas Turbine Combustion and Emissions
Gas Turbine Transient Performance
Mechanical Integrity of Gas Turbines
Introduction to Gas Turbine Modelling and Performance Simulation
Teaching team
You will be supervised by staff with many years of industrial experience. Our academics are active researchers and have extensive experience in aerospace propulsion, in both industrial and research and development environments. Continuing close collaboration with major engine manufacturers in both the UK and overseas, through teaching and research, ensures that this course maintains the relevance and professionalism for which it is internationally renowned. Knowledge gained working with our clients is continually fed back into the course, to ensure that you benefit from the very latest knowledge and techniques affecting industry. The Course Director is Dr Uyioghosa Igie.
Your career
Your career will greatly benefit from a postgraduate qualification and personal development opportunity with one of the UK’s top postgraduate universities, specialising in gas turbines. The applied nature of the course enables personalised, specific and organisationally aligned development.
This course prepares employees for a higher level of responsibility in areas of gas turbines that require the application of specialised knowledge and skills to address the design, development, operations and maintenance of these systems. The training will benefit candidates in tackling current pressing challenges that are often conflicting requirements of operational/technical constraints (engine reliability, efficiency and emissions) alongside the economic viability of operations.
This course can also enable professionals to take on additional responsibility and/or transition to other areas within their company, within the sector and between the different sectors.
Cranfield’s Career Service is dedicated to helping you meet your career aspirations. You will have access to career coaching and advice, CV development, interview practice, access to hundreds of available jobs via our Symplicity platform and opportunities to meet recruiting employers at our careers fairs. Our strong reputation and links with potential employers provide you with outstanding opportunities to secure interesting jobs and develop successful careers. Support continues after graduation and as a Cranfield alumnus, you have free life-long access to a range of career resources to help you continue your education and enhance your career.
