Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering MEng Honours

The Aerospace Engineering MEng Honours degree is a four-year program that equips students with essential skills to design, develop, and test aerospace systems such as aircraft, spacecraft, and satellite technology. Students will develop a deep understanding of aerospace engineering principles and a solid foundation for a diverse and exciting career.

Course Overview

This program offers comprehensive training in the theory and mechanics of aerospace technologies. Students will enter industry with the ability to design, develop, and test aerospace systems to find ways of improving their performance and sustainability.

Quality and Ranking

• Global Top 140 University - QS World University Rankings 2026
• Top 145 for Engineering and Technology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• Top 250 for Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing - Mechanical - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
• Global Top 160 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

Modules and Learning

The program is divided into four stages, each lasting one academic year. Students will complete modules totaling 120 credits by the end of each stage.

Stage 1

• Engineering Mathematics I
• Electrical and Magnetic Systems
• Electronics & Sensors
• Thermofluid Mechanics
• Properties and Behaviour of Engineering Materials
• Mechanics I
• Introduction to Programming Languages
• Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism

Stage 2

• Engineering Mathematics II
• Mechanics II: Statics and Dynamics
• Materials Science II
• Thermal Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics II
• AC Electrical Power & Conversion
• Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods for Engineers
• Business & Law for Engineers
• Advanced Aerospace Design
• Mechanical Engineering Professional Skills II

Stage 3

• Electrical Machines
• Introduction to Instrumentation & Drive Systems
• Computational Heat and Fluid Flow
• Advanced Mechanics & Structural Optimisation
• Digital Manufacturing Processes & Systems
• Advanced Thermofluid Dynamics
• Aerospace Engineering Project

Stage 4

• Distributed Control Systems
• Design of Electric Propulsion
• Design of Mechanical Power Transmissions
• Turbulent Fluid Flow and Modelling
• Aerospace Engineering Team Project

Opportunities

• Work placement: Apply practical skills, increase confidence, and gain real-life work experience to accelerate your career. Take a 9-12 month industrial placement in the UK or abroad.
• Study abroad: Spend a year studying abroad, exploring different cultures, and developing language skills.

Facilities and Environment

• The program is taught at the city-centre campus, within the School of Engineering based in Merz Court.
• Students will benefit from world-class facilities and living labs, ranging from microbiology laboratories through to at-scale engineering equipment.
• Each engineering discipline has its own specialist facilities, including the Millennium Laboratory, Merz Court Pilot Plant Laboratory, BE:WISE, the Urban Observatory, Electronics Teaching Lab, and Clean-Room Microfabrication Lab.

Your Future

Graduates from this degree could go on to secure roles such as:

• Aerospace engineer
• Satellite engineer
• Aircraft design engineer
• Propulsion engineer
• Systems engineer

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: AAB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded subjects.
• International Baccalaureate: 34 with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• Home students: Tuition fees for the academic year have not yet been confirmed.
• International students: £30,700 per year.
• Scholarships: The university offers a range of scholarships, including Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.