Aeronautics and Astronautics University of Southampton

Overview

This  Aeronautics and Astronautics MEng course offered by the University of Southampton looks at the science, engineering and manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft. You'll learn how they operate within our atmosphere and in space.

You’ll study the principles of aerospace engineering, then take more advanced modules. Finally you can choose to specialise your degree. In year 3 you will complete an individual research project. In year 4 you’ll take part in a group design project.

You’ll have access to our extensive facilities, which include:

• dedicated student design studios and workshops
• the largest wind tunnel in any UK university
• state-of-the-art jet engine and space propulsion facilities
• flight simulator
• professional manufacturing centre

As part of this astronautics and aeronautics master's degree you can:

• showcase your work in our annual Engineering Design Show
• attend site visits to experience engineering in practice
• apply your engineering knowledge to solve a real-world problem

You can take this MEng with an additional year-long, paid placement. Apply with UCAS code H414 for the Industrial Placement Year option.

You can also study this course at University of Southampton Malaysia.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

• Research

• Critical thinking

• Commercial awareness

• Self-management

• Confidence

Accreditation

This course is accredited by:

• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Engineering Council
• European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes (EAEP)