MEng Aerospace Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MEng Aerospace Engineering Sandwich extends aerospace engineering study into in-depth specialist topics, with a placement year in industry either between Stages 2 and 3 or between Stages 3 and 4. It includes a major group design-build-fly project and an individual industry-linked project.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 5 years full-time (includes placement year) | Intake: Academic year 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time (integrated, with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree follows the MEng aerospace structure: core engineering science, aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion and aircraft structures, a group project to design, build and fly an unmanned aircraft, advanced optional modules and an individual project, with a placement year inserted in the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer AAA at A-level including Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Technology and Design; a maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted (D* = A). Irish Leaving Certificate H2H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level H2 in Mathematics and one of Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. IB 36 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level with Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. Graduates: minimum 2:2 with subject requirement met. Access courses are not considered (apply for BEng). GCSE English Language C/4; applicants without A-level Physics need GCSE Physics B/6 or Double Award Science BB/66. Last year's applicants needed 6 GCSE passes at B/6 or above including Mathematics. Applicants not normally interviewed; those ineligible for MEng are considered for the BEng. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2026/27). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time (includes placement year)

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