Expert: Ray Wilkinson - 2/5/2009

Question
QUESTION: Sir I have completed my B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. I am desperatly interested in Aerospace, Aircraft designing and AStonautical studies.

Am i able to get into these streams.If so suggest me some the renowned study centers where i can explore myself.

Thanks inanticipation

ANSWER: Hi Rahul

I'm assuming that you are interested in studying in the UK, and that you have the necessary funding in place to do so. As it says in my details, I can't offer information about study outside the UK, as I don't know about it.

Within the UK, there are a number of institutions that can offer Masters degrees. Obviously, there is my own University, Hertfordshire, but others to consider would be Cranfield and Loughborough. There's also a consortium based around Bristol University that offers a wide range of Masters options. You would normally need at least a lower second-class honours degree, although some might want an upper second. It's also worth checking out their websites or visiting them to take a look at their facilities and what specific topics they cover, as most Masters are specialist programmes.

One other option to consider is a new programme we introduced this year, which is a work-based Masters. This gives credit for existing experience at the workplace, and then tailors a structured programme to lead to the Masters award. This is really aimed at experienced engineers in industry so may not apply to you, but it's worth considering in the future, perhaps.

If you need any more information about Hertfordshire's offerings, please fell free to contact me again. Good luck for the future, whatever you decide.

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QUESTION: Thanks for your detailed and apt reply.

Just as you suggested i saw Hertfordshire university is offering Aerospace Systems Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng, Which i am very much interested.

Can you please tell whats the scope of this course in indutries.Also let me know the details of expence regarding the same.

As I am a Bachelor of technology holder in Electronics and communication enginnering degree will i am able to do purse my desire through Hertfordshire.

Thanks & Regards
Rahul


Answer
Hi Rahul

I need to pass this onto our Admissions Tutor for the Masters degrees, and we've been affected by bad weather this week. I'll get back to you as soon as I can, hopefully early next week.

However, note that the MEng degree is for undergraduate entry - it's a first degree that incorporates a BEng in Aerospace but goes further. It isn't the same as a normal postgraduate Masters like an MSc. The final year alone (which I believe we can sometimes offer) would not give you the qualification you are looking for, given your background. Again, I'll check, but I don't think we could accept you as a direct entry onto the final year without an aerospace degree at Bachelor level.

I'll be in contact soon, with more details and fee details.