Meng Aeronautics and Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering

The MEng in Aeronautics and Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering at University of Southampton offers a comprehensive education in the theory and practice of spacecraft engineering. This four-year integrated programme focuses on the design and operation of spacecraft systems, satellites and space vehicles. It equips students with the technical and managerial skills needed to play a critical role in the future of the space industry.Course Content: The course covers key topics including spacecraft design, astronautics, and space mission analysis. Over the four years, students will study a series of core and optional modules, complete group design projects and work on an individual research project in their final year. The learning journey entails designs of aircraft or spacecraft from concept to creation, studies on the impact of space environment on spacecraft systems and solving problems involving low orbit mechanics.Key Modules: The course consist of several modules including Introduction to Astronautics, Aerothermodynamics, Fundamentals of Computing, Mathematics, Mathematics for Engineering and the Physical Sciences, Spacecraft Systems Design, and Concepts of Aerospace Engineering.Accreditations: This degree is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RaeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning, for Chartered Engineer status.Future Careers: Graduates from the course go on to work across a wide range of roles in the aerospace industry or in fields such as manufacturing, telecommunications, automotive, finance, and consultancy. It also provides an excellent grounding for further study and research in space system design and technology development.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.