Course description
Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc/PgCert/PgDip: Course Description: The MSC in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an inherently interdisciplinary branch of science which has an extremely broad spectrum of applications. Fluid dynamics uses numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyse problems that involve fluid flows. Sectors such as aviation, space, automotive, medicine and environment are just some industries which have fluid flows in common. This course has been designed to reflect the wide applications of CFD. It covers a broad range of fields from aerospace, turbo machinery, multiphase environmental flows and fluid-structure interaction problems.Start Months:October School: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Theme: Aerospace Entry Requirements:A first or second class UK Honours degree (or equivalent) ideally in a related subject. Other recognised professional qualifications or several years relevant industrial experience may be accepted as equivalent; subject to approval by the Course Director. For further and specific information please visit the course page. English Language: If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS - 6.5 TOEFL - 92 Pearson PTE Academic - 65 Cambridge English Scale - 180 Cambridge English: Advanced - C Cambridge English: Proficiency - C In addition to these minimum scores you are also expected to achieve a balanced score across all elements of the test. We reserve the right to reject any test score if any one element of the test score is too low. We can only accept tests taken within two years of your registration date (with the exception of Cambridge English tests which have no expiry date). Students requiring a Tier 4 (General) visa must ensure they can meet the English language requirements set out by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and we recommend booking a IELTS for UKVI test. Duration: Full-time MSc - one year, Part-time MSc - up to three years, Full-time PgCert - one year, Part-time PgCert - two years, Full-time PgDip - one year, Part-time PgDip - two years Course format: TaughtMSc/PgCert/PgDip Overview: This course has been designed to reflect the wide applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics. You will learn to understand, write and apply CFD methods across a wide broad range of fields, from aerospace, turbomachinery, multi-phase flow and heat transfer, to microflows, environmental flows and fluid-structure interaction problems. Tailor your course by choosing from a range of specialist modules covering application-specific methods and techniques. Who is it for?: Designed to meet the education needs of graduates and professional engineers who are looking to kick-start an industrial or research career in the rapidly growing field of Computational Fluid Dynamics. This course bridges the gap between the introductory level of undergraduate courses and the applied expertise acquired by engineers using CFD in industry. You will gain the knowledge and appreciation of CFD methods necessary for a strong foundation to a career in this exciting engineering discipline. Why this course?: The MSc in Computational Fluid Dynamics provides a solid background so that you will be able to apply CFD methods as a tool for design, analysis and engineering applications. With a strong emphasis on understanding and application of the underlying methods, enthusiastic students will be able to write their own CFD codes during the course.Sharing some modules with the MSc in Aerospace Dynamics gives you the opportunity to interact with students from other disciplines. In recent years, our students have been had the opportunity for work-based placements at the Aircraft Research Association (ARA), European Space Agency (ESA) and DAF Trucks. Informed by Industry: Our strategic links with industry ensures that all of the materials taught on the course are relevant, timely and meet the needs of organisations competing within the computational analysis sector. This industry led education makes Cranfield graduates some of the most desirable for companies to recruit.The Industrial Advisory Panel is comprised of senior industry professionals provides input into the curriculum in order to improve the employment prospects of our graduates. Panel members include:Adrian Gaylard, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)Trevor Birch, Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)Chris Fielding, BAE SystemsEvgeniy Shapiro, RicardoStephen Rolson, EADSClyde Warsop, BAE SystemsPeter Hall, MBDAChris Newbold, QinetiqYour teaching team: You will be taught by experienced academic staff from Cranfield University including:Dr Panagiotis Tsoutsanis, Course DirectorDr László KönözsyDr Irene MoulitsasDr Zeeshan RanaDr Antonis Antoniadis.Our staff are active researchers as well as tutors, with clients that include AWE, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), Jaguar Land Rover, BAE Systems, MBDA, MoD and SEA. Our teaching team work closely with business and have academic and industrial experience. Knowledge gained working with our clients is continually fed back into the teaching programme, to ensure that you benefit from the very latest knowledge and techniques affecting industry.The course also includes visiting lecturers from industry who will relate the theory to current best practice. Previously our students have received lectures from industry speakers including:Clyde Warsop, Executive Scientist, BAE SystemsMarco Hahn, Senior Project Scientist, ARAKeith McKay, Consultant, ex-BAE SystemsJohnathan Green, Senior Project Manager, BMT Fluid Mechanics LtdGeoff Le Good, Managing Director, GL AerodynamicsAdrian Gaylard, Technical Specialist - Aerodynamics, Jaguar Land RoverAndy Wade, Technical Services CFD Team Leader, ANSYSRichard Mitchell, Technical Services Structural Mechanics Team Leader, ANSYSMatthew Sorrell, CFD Team Leader, Red Bull Technology.Accreditation: The MSc in Computational Fluid Dynamics is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAes) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The MSc in Computational Fluid Dynamics is alsio subject to ratification by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) following an accreditation assessment in June 2015. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Course details: The taught modules are delivered from October to April via a combination of structured lectures, and computer based labs. The core part of the course consists of modules which are considered to represent the necessary foundation subject material. The course is designed to reflect the broad range of CFD applications by providing a range of optional modules to address specific application areas. Students on the part-time programme will complete all of the compulsory modules based on a flexible schedule that will be agreed with the course director.Individual project:The taught element of the course finishes in May, at which point you will have an excellent understanding of CFD methods and applications. From May to September you will work full-time on your individual research project. The research project gives you the opportunity to produce a detailed piece of work either in close collaboration with industry, or on a particular topic which you are passionate about.Recent Individual Research Projects include:A Study of A-pillar Vortices on the Jaguar XF Using Transitional Turbulence ModelsAerodynamic Analysis and Optimisation of the Aegis UAVPerformance Analysis of Hypervapotron Inlet RegionPhase Separation of Oil-water Flow in a Pipe BendCFD Simulation of a Novel CO SensorShock Wave Interaction with Biological Membranes for Drug TherapyHigh Resolution Implicit Large Eddy Simulation of Ariane 5 Aerodynamics. Assessment: Taught modules 50%, Individual research project 50% Funding Opportunities: Finding the money to complete an MSc or PhD course may at first seem a daunting task. Here at Cranfield we find that many of our students fund their studies by putting together a funding package drawn from savings, small grants, loans or bursaries. The University may offer postgraduate taught bursaries for high quality applicants and our funding finder provides a search facility for suitable sources of funding by filtering the results to suit your needs. Bursaries may be available, however please be aware that funding will, in most cases, only be discussed once you have secured a firm offer of a place on the course. There are also a number of helpful contacts in the funding and advice section below. Our enquiries office can arrange a conversation for you on the availability of bursaries to support your studies. Please contact the Enquiries Office for further details.Cranfield Postgraduate Loan Scheme (CPLS)The Cranfield Postgraduate Loan Scheme (CPLS) is a funding programme providing affordable tuition fee and maintenance loans for full-time UK/EU students studying technology-based MSc courses.Conacyt (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)Cranfield offers competitive scholarships for Mexican students in conjunction with Conacyt (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) in science, technology and engineering.Commonwealth Shared Scholarship SchemeStudents from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s study, jointly supported by UK universities. Your career:Strategic industrial links ensure that the course meets the needs of the organisations competing within the computational sector therefore making our graduates some of the most desirable in the world for companies to recruit. An increasing demand for CFD specialists with in depth technical knowledge and practical skills within a wide range of sectors has seen our graduates employed by leading companies including:AlstomBAE SystemsCummins Turbo TechnologyBHRESTECHindustan Aeronautics LtdNUMECAONERARio TintoRolls-Royce plcSiemens.Roughly one third of our graduates go on to register for PhD degrees, many on the basis of their MSc individual research project. Thesis topics are often supplied by individual companies on in-company problems with a view to employment after graduation - an approach that is being actively encouraged by a growing number of industries.
