MEng Aeronautical Engineering
Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). UCAS tariff: 128 UCAS points If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be 120 UCAS points. A level: 128 UCAS points to include Two full A-levels required as a minimum, to include grade B or above in Mathematics and grade B or above in another numerate science-based subject (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design Technology or Computer Science). If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be 120 UCAS points. BTEC: DDM from Engineering or Applied Science. Not accepted: Electrical Engineering, Aviation Operations T level: T Levels accepted – grade D. Must be in one of the following subjects: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Maintenance Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be grade M. Access to HE: 128 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA approved Engineering or Science subject required. Other subjects considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be 120 UCAS points.
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, covering the design and analysis of aircraft as complete engineering systems. Core topics include systems design, control systems, mathematical modelling, and laboratory techniques. The course holds Royal Aeronautical Society accreditation under the Engineering Council, supporting progression towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer registration. The fourth year combines earlier topics into commercially realistic group projects alongside specialist units.
Modules
- Introduction to Aviation & Air Vehicle Design
- Engineering Dynamics & Electrical Systems
- Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Structures & Engineering Materials
- Thermofluids fundamentals
- Manufacturing Methods & Processes
- Aerodynamics Fundamentals
- Aircraft Design
- Aircraft Structures Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics
- Aircraft Stability & Automatic Control
- Aircraft Performance & Flight Envelopes
- Individual Project
- Compressible Aerodynamics & Aircraft Propulsion
- Design of Vertical Flight Vehicles
- Finite Element Analysis & Aircraft Structures
- Flight Dynamics & Control
- Advanced FEA
- Advanced CFD
- Advanced Aerodynamics
- Advanced Aerospace Structures
- Engineering & Society
- Aircraft Noise & Vibration
- Aerospace Systems Design