Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
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The MEng Aerospace Engineering will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry.As a graduate from the University of Manchester, youll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. Youll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. Perhaps youd prefer to work in areas such as design or development? Or you could end up working in the testing ...Read more

The MEng Aerospace Engineering will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry.As a graduate from the University of Manchester, you'll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. You'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. Perhaps you'd prefer to work in areas such as design or development? Or you could end up working in the testing and operation of vehicles and systems.We'll give you a theoretical knowledge of engineering science, in addition to a solid base of practical skills, an understanding of design, comprehension of the commercial world and competence in transferable skills (problem solving, team working, creativity, adaptability and IT). You'll be taught using interactive learning approaches and using cutting-edge and industry-standard tools.The additional MEng year combines engineering science taught in previous years into multi-faceted, commercially-realistic projects allowing students to demonstrate their applied skills in addition to their technical skills. Additional specialist units allow students to focus in advanced topics taught by world-leading researchers.The degree also provides an excellent route for individuals wishing to proceed to further postgraduate research.The sky really is the limit!

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WUSCA ranking:
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63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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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Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
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Entry requirements

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A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

37 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

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

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

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

D,D Grades / Points required

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

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

A*AA in any order, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject.As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received.Typical Contextual Offer: AAA including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject.

Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AB in additional subjectsWhere English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).

Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AB in additional subjectsWhere English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall and at least 45 at Level 3), with a Distinction in a subject relevant to your chosen course.The specific requirements are: 45 graded credits at Level 3, with a minimum of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit.You should also have achieved a Distinction in both Mathematics and Physics modules, which we may request a copy of.Kindly note, we also require A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

We require Grades D2, D3, D3 in principal subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, please note a GPR qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills.Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.

37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject.We also accept:- Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches- Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.

We consider the National Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus both A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade M, plus both A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A* A in any order.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, and consider this alongside two A-Levels or equivalent.We require Grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, plus both A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.

Popular A-level subjects

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
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Physics
98%
Chemistry
48%
Further Mathematics
27%
Biology
10%
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