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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H402

Aerospace Engineering

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MEng (Hon) Aerospace Engineering at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The MEng Aerospace Engineering will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry. As a graduate from the University of Manchester, you'll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. You'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Aircraft Structures and Materials
Aerodynamics and Wing Theory
Mechanical Engineering Design
Control Systems and Dynamics
Propulsion Systems Engineering
Aerospace Systems Integration Project
Advanced Aerospace Specialisation
UCAS Code:H402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

A*AA in any order, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received. Typical Contextual Offer: AAA including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. For further information and to check eligibility, visit our contextual admissions page . Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below Contextual offers are available for applicants who: live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years. See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.

International Baccalaureate

37 points

37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. We also accept: - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic70

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,600

Home Student Fee

£32,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,500£37,000
3 years£28,000£33,000£40,500
5 years£34,000£41,000£53,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 30% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working
7%Studying
8%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Aerospace Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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