Aeronautics and Astronautics University of Southampton

Overview

In your first two years at the Aeronautics and Astronautics MEng programme offered at University of Southampton , you will gain a solid foundation in aerospace engineering such as aerodynamics, astronautics and propulsion along with a wider appreciation of the economic, legal and environmental issues associated with aircraft operations and aircraft performance. In your final two years you can choose from a broad range of subjects, including modern languages.

Career opportunities

• University of Southampton degrees are highly valued by employers and studying at both our Malaysia and Southampton Campuses will equip you with the skills to operate globally.
• Our Aeronautics and Astronautics degrees open up a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Previous graduate jobs have included aerospace engineer, pilot, race car designer, IT and management consultant, software and systems engineer, as well as roles in research and postgraduate study.
• Organisations employing our Aeronautics and Astronautics graduates include: Airbus, Dstl, Dyson, European Space Agency, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, Rolls-Royce, Surrey Satellite Technology and UK Space Agency.
• Among our many successful Aeronautics and Astronautics graduates is Adrian Newey, who has worked as an F1 designer for Williams and McLaren, and is now the chief technical officer of Red Bull F1 racing team. Top motor racing teams look to Southampton for the best new aerodynamics talent for the future.