Reciprocal arrangements with other universities are being sought. On successful completion of this programme of advanced study and research, delegates will receive a Master of Science degree from one of the two universities of the Consortium. Alternatively, a postgraduate diploma or a postgraduate certificate may be awarded for part completion of the scheme. The supporting companies are fully involved in the management of the Bristol Consortium, and in the development, delivery and review of modules. Companies may select modules for their sponsored graduates and influence the content of those modules.
Companies also provide a proportion of the lecturers and of the case study material.
Further details can be found here . This IGDS scheme is under continuous development to meet the varied needs of the increasing number of companies participating in the scheme, and the necessary changes taking place in the industry. Full recognition of the scheme is being sought from the appropriate professional institutions, the Engineering Council and the Society of British Aerospace Companies. Further collaborative arrangements with other universities are welcomed, either to provide specialist modules or local support for particular Aerospace companies. The underlying criteria is to ensure that the Aerospace IGDS is a quality professional development scheme which demonstrates high academic and professional engineering standards as well as meeting the needs of the Aerospace industry.