BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This four-year BEng covers how aircraft are designed, constructed, powered and controlled for safe operation. Students share the first three years with the MEng route, and well-performing BEng students may transfer to the MEng after year 3.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers aerospace engineering, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills; Years 2 and 3 cover fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, propulsion and aircraft design. In year 4 BEng students complete an individual project and study composites, aeroelasticity, high-speed aerodynamics, flight dynamics and control theory.

Career pathways

Graduate roles reported 15 months after graduation include aeronautical engineer, aerodynamic engineer, aerospace flight systems engineer, software engineer, senior design engineer, management consultant and civil servant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including A-level Mathematics at A and A-level Physics (or Design & Technology, 3D or Product Design only) at A/B. IB Diploma: 34 (6,5,5 at Higher Level) including HL Mathematics at 5/6 and HL Physics at 5/6. Scottish Highers: minimum AAAB from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer, with offers typically made at AAAAA by the end of S6 (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher); Higher Mathematics at A and Higher Physics or Higher Engineering Science at A. Adjusted offers for Access Glasgow (widening participation) applicants: MD20 BBBB, MD40 AABB, subject to successful completion of Top-Up or a Summer School. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests). UCAS deadlines: 15 October (Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Oxford or Cambridge), 13 January for other UK applicants, 30 June for international students. Advanced entry to Year 2 is considered for exceptional grades (Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Physics; A-levels A*A*A including Mathematics and Physics; IB 40 (7,7,6) including HL Mathematics and HL Physics).

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Standard fee for students from Scotland (home status), payable by SAAS where eligible Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences band of the published international (EU and international) tuition fee table; new entrants; programme assigned to this band by its college Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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