Program Overview

MEng Aerospace Engineering

The MEng Aerospace Engineering course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of aerospace engineering. The course is developed in partnership with regional aerospace partners and is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council.

About the Course

The course is taught in the new state-of-the-art School of Engineering, which features engine test cells, dedicated collaborative learning spaces, and the latest high-tech equipment. The curriculum is inclusive and problem-based, enabling students from a wide range of backgrounds to pursue a career in engineering.

Why Study Aerospace Engineering?

Aerospace engineering is a field that challenges creative thinkers to become world changers. The course will equip students with the skills and knowledge to design, develop, and optimize aerospace vehicles, and to apply the principles of science and technology to real-world problems.

Why UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol is the first university in the UK to transform its curriculum alongside constructing a new engineering building. The university has strong relationships with leading aerospace companies, including Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and GE Aviation, providing students with opportunities for work placements and graduate employment.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 120
• A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics, plus a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics
• Relevant subjects: Biology; Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You must be studying one of the following: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering
• Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits in another science or technology subject
• Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a pass in one of the following at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies
• Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology
• Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications
• Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering, Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Design, Automation, Systems and Control, Manufacturing
• T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification

Structure

The course is available as a four-year full-time or five-year sandwich course. The sandwich course includes a year of work placement after the second year.

Year One

• Aerospace Engineering
• Aerospace Thermofluids
• Dynamics Modelling and Simulation
• Engineering Practice 1
• Solid Mechanics Materials and Manufacturing

Year Two

• Aerospace Systems Design
• Engineering Practice 2
• Engineering Research
• Flight
• Fundamental Aero-Propulsion
• Fundamental Aerodynamics
• Structural Mechanics

Placement Year (if applicable)

If you study on the five-year sandwich course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two. You'll complete a placement learning module.

Year Three (Final Year for BEng)

• Aerospace Group Design Project
• Engineering Project
• Professionalism for Engineers Plus, four optional modules from:
  • Aero Structures
  • Airline Operations
  • Avionics
  • Composite Engineering
  • Control Engineering
  • Digital Manufacturing in Aerospace
  • Further Aero-Propulsion
  • Further Aerodynamics
  • Integrated Electro-Mechanical Systems
  • Space Engineering
  • Spaceflight

Year Four (Final year for MEng)

• Masters Group Capstone Project Plus, four optional modules from:
  • Advanced Aerodynamics
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Aero-Acoustics
  • Aeroelasticity
  • Principles of Flight Test
  • Principles of Lean Engineering
  • Space Systems Design
  • Structural Integrity in Design

Fees

Full time, sandwich course

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł9,535
• Home Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year: Ł9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,192
• Home Placement Year Fee: Ł1,192
• Home Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year: Ł8,343
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł17,000
• International Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year: Ł17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł2,125
• International Placement Year Fee: Ł2,125
• International Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year: Ł14,875

Indicative Additional Costs

• Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year: Ł240

Features

Professional Accreditation

The course has been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council, up to and including the 2025 intake. Re-accreditation is currently being sought for the intakes from 2026 onwards.

Placements

Students who get work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. The university has strong relationships with leading aerospace companies, providing students with opportunities for work placements and graduate employment.

Fieldwork

Throughout the course, you'll see aerospace engineering in action at a range of facilities, including visits to Airbus, GKN, and the National Composites Centre.

Study Facilities

The new engineering building is designed to inspire the engineers of the future, with engine test cells, wind tunnels, and collaborative learning spaces.

Careers

Careers / Further Study

The MEng Aerospace Engineering degree will equip you with industry knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. You'll develop core skills that you'll take with you through your career, such as innovation, teamwork, and creativity.

Get Inspired

The university's award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements, and global opportunities.