Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences or a related subject. Those candidates with relevant employment experience will be considered if they do not meet the requirements. Applications are assessed individually, and any candidates who do not match the standard profile but who have appropriate academic qualifications and/or industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our programme – supported by several major UK companies, including Thales, BAE systems, Rolls-Royce, QinetiQ and Cobham – is suitable for graduates wishing to specialise in unmanned systems, or in support of continued professional development. You'll have the opportunity to design and build a sophisticated unmanned system and have access to rapid prototyping and testing facilities to put your designs through mission testing. You'll have access to a sophisticated autopilot system including relevant training.

Information for international students

All applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency:
Band B, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.

Fees and funding

Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.