Overview
University of Hertfordshire's Aerospace Engineering research expertise in Aerospace Engineering specialises in areas including aeroelasticity, steady and unsteady aerodynamics, non-linear dynamics, control systems, flapping wings and probabilistic structural analysis.
Key Facts
Each student will be assigned a Principal and a second supervisor who are experts in the research topic. The research will be conducted in our labs which are well-equipped for research in the topics of our expertise. Students studying on Full-Time mode are expected to submit their registration and progression reports in the first and second years of the research programme respectively and are formally assessed in the form of a viva by (usually) an internal examination panel. In completion of their 3rd year students are expected to start the preparation for their final assessment and to submit their thesis which is examined in the form of a viva by an external and an internal examiner (Part-Time mode assessment deadlines are extended accordingly).
What's next for my career?
Our PhD courses enable students to develop specialist research skills and knowledge. We aim to provide PhD projects that will challenge and in some cases even inspire our students.
If you are self-motivated and want to improve your ability to understand and solve engineering problems, then a PhD in Aerospace Engineering at University of Hertfordshire may be right for you.
Programme Structure
Our research expertise in Aerospace Engineering specialises in areas including:
- aeroelasticity
- steady and unsteady aerodynamics
- non-linear dynamics
- control systems
- flapping wings
- probabilistic structural analysis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: First Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® IBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- First class Honours BEng degree in a relevant Engineering discipline including Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Strong applicants with a 2.1 qualification may also be considered.
- Personal attributes including a drive to conduct research, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential.
Tuition Fees
- International: 34,070 AUD / year (approx. 18,120 GBP / year) — applies to non-residents
- Domestic: 11,470 AUD / year (approx. 6,100 GBP / year) — applies to citizens or residents
Living costs
Hatfield, United Kingdom: 1,241–2,143 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Aerospace Engineering. Available scholarships include:
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment for Education) — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Aga Khan Foundation — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- PETRONAS Education Scholarships — Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation loan scholarships — Merit-based, Grant, 20 INR, Deadline: Not specified
- The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime
- Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship — Grant, 3500 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
- Study Abroad - 20% Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- King’s Award Scholarship (£2000) — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Full payment discount — Grant, 1000 GBP, Deadline: 2027-01-04
- University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - Herts Alumni 20% Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime
- King’s Award Clearing Scholarship (£2000) — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-10-07
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Merit-based, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 2027-02-28
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-31
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-03-01
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-13
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Need-based, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 2026-12-31
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-11