MEng Aerospace Engineering at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MEng in Aerospace Engineering extends the aerospace engineering degree into in-depth specialist topics, with the aim of producing future engineering leaders. It includes a major group design project to conceive, design, build and fly an unmanned aircraft.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: Academic year 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time (integrated) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stages 1 and 2 cover core engineering science, mathematics, CAD, aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion and aircraft structures; Stage 3 adds core engineering science and professional studies, optional modules and the group design-build-fly project; Stage 4 offers advanced optional modules, professional studies and an individual industry-linked project.

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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: 4 years full-time

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