Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year MEng (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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University Park Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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5 Years

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing? Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector. Our department has links with companies including: - Airbus- Boeing - Rolls-Royce AerospaceIndustry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real-world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a ...Read more

Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing? Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector. Our department has links with companies including: - Airbus- Boeing - Rolls-Royce AerospaceIndustry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real-world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry. Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics including: - Aerodynamics- Avionics - Flight mechanics- Human Factors Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules, such as technical and management topics. You will also complete an in-depth final project, to prepare you to enter industry.Our four-year MEng course is the preferred route to achieving Chartered Engineer status. It will give you a deeper understanding of the role of electrical engineering compared to our BEng course.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
7th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Zainab
23 Jan 23

Best part - the campus is gorgeous and looks even better in the summer time Worst part - partially my own doing but I wish I would have explored the campus more in first year,..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M1 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science. For applicants predicted A*AA including A in maths but not offering the subject combinations above - A*AA including Maths and at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Electronics or DesignExcluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics

Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics plus Higher grades AAAAB

The Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.

Including D3 in Mathematics and D3 in either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Mathematics with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics. Computer Science.

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and an alternative offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level).OR766 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics

Applicants should apply for the relevant Beng course.

BTEC only accepted when National Extended Certificate/ BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D combined with A*A in A Level Maths, and Physics/Further Maths

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

Accepted and graded equally to A Levels

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£30,750 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£30,750 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£30750 Per year

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Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year MEng (Hons)
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