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MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics / Aerodynamics at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics / Aerodynamics will give you the knowledge and skills to analyse and control aerodynamic behaviour. You'll learn how to design vehicles, wings and propulsion systems. The aerodynamics degree prepares you for a career in the aerospace or Formula 1 industries.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first 2 years are the same across our Aeronautics and Astronautics degrees. They focus on core engineering science. Your third and fourth years will focus on aerodynamic theory and practice for the design of vehicles, wings and propulsion systems.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical, manufacturing, transport. Careers directly related to the course include aerospace engineer, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, race car designer, spacecraft propulsion engineer, unmanned aerial vehicles engineer, software engineer, engineering consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics Practical (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Physics and 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation). Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 31,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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