BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

This new course will replace the hugely successful MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering over the next few years. Building upon the strengths of Aircraft Engineering, the MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering will commence with Year 1 entry only in September 2026. The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at UWS will provide you the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the design, build and technological advancement of aerospace vehicles and their systems.

Duration: 4 years full-time, contact us for part-time study options | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Paisley: September 2026 | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core topics covered include the design of aerospace structures and systems, aeroelasticity, aerodynamics, jet propulsion, and fluid dynamics. The aerospace engineering design process applied to aircraft and space vehicles and their related systems is introduced along with in-depth performance analysis.

Career pathways

The Aerospace Engineering degrees have been designed to meet the needs of Scotland’s aerospace sector, which includes companies from the Prestwick aerospace cluster such as BAE Systems, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace, GE Aerospace, and Ryanair, and also satellite design businesses. However, the skills you’ll develop are appropriate for careers in the UK and international industries too.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Advanced entry; There are no advanced entry opportunities on MEng (Hons) course in September 2026. Advanced entry is only possible to BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering Years 2 and 3 in September 2026. Transferring to the MEng (Hons); If you are initially registered and enrolled on the BEng (Hons) course, and meet the performance requirements in Years 1, 2 and 3 you may be eligible to transfer onto the MEng (Hons) in Year 4. International Applicants; International (non-EEA) applicants are advised that they will need to obtain an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they can be considered for an unconditional offer of study on this undergraduate integrated masters course. Entry Clearance Officers (ECO) will ask to see your ATAS certificate as part of your visa application process. UK immigration law does not allow universities to permit international students to study for an ATAS applicable course until the student has supplied the university with all the relevant ATAS certificate details for their application. Find out more about ATAS; Year 1: MEng (Hons); Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: ABBB (114 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics, plus National 5 English (or equivalent) at Grade C, or above; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics plus GCSE English at Grade 5, or above; Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H2H3 including Maths and Physics, plus English at Ordinary Level; International Baccalaureate: 32 points including Maths and Physics, plus English at Standard Level; BEng (Hons); Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at Grade B. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code MEng: H421 / BEng: H420.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September 2026

Duration: 4 years full-time, contact us for part-time study options

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/aerospace-engineering

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