Program Overview
The Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester is a MEng programme in Engineering over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Workshop Practice
- Design 1 (Aerospace)
- Fluid Mechanics for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Energy Supply & Circuits
- PASS (Aerospace Engineering)
- Structures 1 (Aero)
- Aerospace and Mechanical Thermodynamics
- Manufacturing Engineering 1
- Mechanics (Aero/Mech)
- Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Thermodynamics
- Numerical Methods & Computing
- Modelling & Simulation 2 (Aerospace)
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Flight Test Course
- Aircraft Performance & Stability
- Dynamics
- Design 2 (Aero)
- Spacecraft Flight
- Structures 2 (Aerospace)
- Control Engineering
- Modelling & Simulation 3
- Heat Transfer
- Vibrations
- Operations Management
- Advanced Modelling & Simulation
- Spacecraft Systems
- Aerospace Group Design Project
- Advanced Modelling & Simulation
- Composites and Polymers
- Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Acoustics & Advanced Vibrations
- Legal Issues
- Engineering Foresight
- Aeroacoustics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A-level
We require three A levels with overall grades of AAA in Mathematics and Physics and one other subject.
GCSE
We require GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at a minimum of Grade C or above. (We require Grade 4 or above for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England).
English language
All applicants must provide an approved English language qualification to meet our English language requirements, such as:
- GCSE English at grade C or above
- IELTS with 6.0 overall and no sub-test below 5.5
- Internet based TOEFL with 80 overall and no sub-test below 20
- IB English language with a score of at least 5 at standard level
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
