| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Aerospace Engineering
MEng (Hons)
Attendance
Full-time
Campus
Preston Campus
Start
September 2025
Duration
4 years
UCAS Code
6L13
Delivery
In-person
Foundation year available
Yes
Placement option
Yes
Description
Fascinated by aircraft and spacecraft? On this Aerospace Engineering degree, you’ll apply everything you learn from our experts to the analysis and design of flying vehicles.
Why study with us
- Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre with access to flight simulators, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laboratory, and more.
- You’ll get the chance to go on a 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.
- During your studies you'll benefit from significant investment in the latest high quality facilities available, including state-of-the-art software tools, flight simulators, subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels and a UAV Lab.
What you’ll do
- Get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications and learn the principles of flight testing.
- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
- Work with a range of vehicles and use different types for design, analysis, simulation and testing.
Modules
Year 1
- Aerospace Vehicle Systems
- Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
- Design and Sustainability
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Practice
- Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1)
Year 2
- Aerospace Design and Manufacturing
- Space Systems
- Vehicle Aerodynamics & Structures
- Thermo-fluids
- Operations Management A
Year 3
- Aerospace Advanced Material & Structural Analysis
- Flight Dynamics and Control
- Aerospace Propulsion
- Engineering Project with Sustainability
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Year 4
- Computational Modelling
- Group Project
- Engineer in Society
Optional modules
- Computer Aided Design and Simulation
- Further Engineering Mathematics and Simulation
- Aerospace Vehicle Simulation
- Aircraft Flight Physics
- Aerospace Structures and Materials
Accreditations
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
Academic expertise
- Dr Kirijen Vengadasalam
- Dr Abdullah Desai
- Tony Broad
- Dr Liben Jiang
- Joanne Orlick
Future careers
Aerospace Engineering could lead to a career in many sectors including aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing.
Entry requirements
- UCAS: 104 points at A2 including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units
- Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
- T Level: M including Maths and Physics
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
Fees and funding
- UK: £9,535 per year
- International: £17,325 per year
Scholarships and bursaries
- Care Leaver Bursary
- Estranged student support
- Dependants Bursary
- Financial support package
Learning and assessment
A three-year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study.
Modules comprise a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study.
Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your options.
Our course is delivered via a mix of lectures, practical’s and projects. Lectures are provided to guide and inform and your knowledge, whilst understanding and skills are developed through application.
Assessments will be divided between unseen examinations and a variety of regular assignments and challenges. Practical competence is important to the engineering philosophy here and this will be reflected in the design and weighting of assessments.
Guest lectures and masterclasses will be provided on a range of topics, including the effective use of software packages for computer-aided design, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis and so on.
Industry links
We have established links with many aerospace companies and the course includes guest lectures, field trips and industrial placements.
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Overview:
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a public university located in Preston, Lancashire, England. It is a large and diverse institution with a strong focus on providing high-quality education and research opportunities.
Services Offered:
UCLan offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic Programs:
Undergraduate, postgraduate, degree apprenticeships, postgraduate research, professional development, and short courses.Student Support:
Accommodation, student life, student support, welcome and arrival information, cost of living support, and parents and carers guide.International Student Support:
Dedicated services for international students, including information on tuition fees, English language requirements, scholarships, and how to apply.Business and Enterprise:
Support for businesses, including degree apprenticeships for employers, recruitment opportunities, training and development, and support for SMEs.Research:
Research and Knowledge Exchange Institutes, Research and Enterprise Service (RES), postgraduate research, and academic development for research and enterprise.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCLan provides a vibrant and engaging campus experience for its students. The university offers a wide range of student clubs and societies, sports teams, and social events. Students can also access a variety of facilities, including libraries, gyms, and cafes.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Diverse Academic Programs:
UCLan offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines.Strong Focus on Employability:
The university has a strong focus on preparing students for the workplace, with dedicated career services and industry partnerships.Vibrant Campus Life:
UCLan provides a lively and supportive campus environment with numerous opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities.Global Opportunities:
The university offers a range of international study opportunities and partnerships.Affordable Education:
UCLan offers competitive tuition fees and a variety of financial aid options.Academic Programs:
UCLan offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate Programs:
Arts, Humanities, Business, Law, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine.Postgraduate Programs:
Master's degrees, PhDs, and other postgraduate research programs.Degree Apprenticeships:
A combination of work and study, leading to a university degree.Professional Development and Short Courses:
Courses designed to enhance skills and knowledge for professionals.Other:
UCLan has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The university is actively involved in research and initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges.
