MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
About this course
MEng in Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry, an aerospace engineering degree centred on aerodynamics, structures and materials, dynamics and control, and systems and design. The five-year programme includes an industrial placement year completed during the third year. Assessment and teaching involve laboratory activities, a design-build-test project, a fourth-year research project, and a final-year industry-focused design project. The course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants taking two of the following subjects: Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Preference will be given to applicants taking two of the following Higher Levels: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science BTEC: D*DD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four required Physics units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 29%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 27%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £60,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 193 UCAS points.
Is MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.