BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
Design, test, and simulate the systems that make flight possible.
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Typical offer
Course length
- 3 years full-time
- 4 years full-time with foundation year
- 4 years full-time with placement
Course information
Features and benefits
Professional study environment
Study in our £115m Dalton building, designed for collaboration, innovation and world-class learning and research.
Taught by leading researchers
100% of our research impact in Engineering is world-leading or internationally excellent - and 75% is at the highest 4* level (REF 2021).
Gain interdisciplinary expertise
Develop the skills needed to design the structures, systems and technologies that power the next generation of aircraft, bringing together engineering disciplines in one integrated degree.
Graduate ready for the future
Join the engineers driving the next generation of aircraft and position yourself for careers in an industry led by innovation, sustainability and advanced engineering.
Study in a city built for aerospace innovation
Study in one of the UK's leading aerospace hubs, surrounded by world-class manufacturers and engineering consultancies that make Manchester an ideal place to explore the future of flight.
Strong industry links
Work on industry-shaped projects each year, gaining direct insight from aerospace engineers, which in turn prepares you for your future in engineering.
Year 1
Core modules
Introduction to Engineering Principles
Engineering Skills
Further Engineering Principles
Design Project
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering is part of the School of Engineering and Environment at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Our School of Engineering and Environment is driven by purpose. Students do not simply study real world challenges. They help solve them. By learning alongside academics who are active in research and working with industry, you will contribute to a more innovative, sustainable and resilient future.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- AER1
Institution code:
- M40
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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