Program Overview

Aeronautics and Astronautics / Aerodynamics (MEng)

Overview

MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics / Aerodynamics will give you the knowledge and skills to analyse and control aerodynamic behaviour. You'll learn how to design vehicles, wings and propulsion systems. The aerodynamics degree prepares you for a career in the aerospace or Formula 1 industries.

Entry Requirements

• A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics Practical (where it is separately endorsed).
• Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Physics and 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation).

Course Structure

• Year 1: Induction programme, core engineering science, design and programming skills, manufacturing skills, and workshop training.
• Year 2: Aerodynamics, astronautics, mechanics of flight, propulsion, systems design and computing, and a team project.
• Year 3: Aircraft design, environmental impacts, wing dynamics, aerothermodynamics, aircraft structural design, aerospace control design, and an individual research project.
• Year 4: Technical modules on advanced topics, a group design project, and a chance to apply conceptual engineering and scientific knowledge to an engineering design problem.

Modules

• Aircraft operations and flight mechanics
• Design and computing
• Electrical and electronic systems
• Mathematics
• Thermofluids
• Aerodynamics
• Astronautics
• Mechanics of flight
• Propulsion
• Systems design and computing
• Wing dynamics
• Aerothermodynamics
• Aircraft structural design
• Aerospace control design

Learning and Assessment

• Lectures
• Classes and tutorials
• Coursework
• Individual and group projects
• Independent learning
• Written and practical exams
• Oral presentations
• Teamwork

Careers and Employability

• The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model.
• You'll have access to a personal academic tutor and a senior tutor.
• The Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you with work experience schemes, CV and interview skills, networking events, careers fairs, and study abroad opportunities.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

• Tuition fees: £9,535 (UK students), £28,800 (EU and international students)
• What your fees pay for: full cost of tuition and standard exams
• Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees.
• You may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs.
• Scholarships and grants are available for travel, academic excellence, or to students from under-represented backgrounds.

Related Courses

• Aeronautics and Astronautics (BEng)
• Aeronautics and Astronautics (MEng)
• Aeronautics and Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering (MEng)
• Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering (MEng)