Aeronautical Engineering
About this course
BEng/MEng in Aeronautical Engineering, an aerospace engineering degree focused on the scientific principles behind aircraft design, propulsion, and control. Core topics include Programming and Entrepreneurship. Students participate in practical laboratories, including operating a jet engine test rig, and undertake a flight-testing course utilizing a Saab 340B aircraft during the fifth year of the MEng route. The first year covers core foundations through Aerospace Engineering 1, Engineering Mathematics 1, Thermodynamics 1, and Statics 1. The second year introduces analytical and computational methods with Introductory Programming 2, Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance 2, Aerospace Design Project 2, and Mechanics of Structures 2A. The third year advances into specialized technical subjects involving Aircraft Design Project 3, Control 3, Propulsion & Turbomachinery 3, and Flight Mechanics 3. The fourth year expands into advanced analysis through Individual Project 4, Finite Element Analysis 4, Computational Fluid Dynamics 4, and Business Planning and Management for Engineers. The final fifth year concludes the MEng qualification with advanced specialized study including Aircraft Development 5 and Individual Project 5.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB or AAA (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).) IB: 34 (6,5,5) or 38 (6,6,6) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).) Scottish Higher: BEng : AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). MEng : AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. Scottish Higher (widening access): BEng: MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) BEng: MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Direct entry to Year 2 via UofG HNC programmes*
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 61%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Modules
- Aerospace Engineering 1
- Analogue Electronics 1
- Design and Manufacture 1
- Engineering Skills 1
- Materials 1
- Dynamics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Statics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- Introductory Programming 2
- Aerospace Design Project 2
- Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance 2
- Mathematics AE2X
- Power Electronics 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Engineering Skills 2
- Mechanics of Structures 2A
- Dynamics 2
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 3
- Aircraft Design Project 3
- Control 3
- Instrumentation and Data Systems 3
- Simulation of Engineering Systems 3
- Dynamics 3
- Propulsion & Turbomachinery 3
- Aircraft Performance and Design Analysis 3
- Flight Mechanics 3
- Aircraft Structural Analysis and Design 3
- Aircraft Structural Mechanics 3
- Aerospace Design Project 4
- Individual Project 4
- Flight Dynamics 4
- Aerospace Design Project 4M
- Aircraft Vibration and Aeroelasticity 4
- Finite Element Analysis 4
- Computational Fluid Dynamics 4
- High Speed Aerodynamics 4
- Business Planning and Management for Engineers
- Physics Of Fluids 4
- Aircraft Development 5
- Individual Project 5
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £45,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 241 UCAS points.
Is Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow 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. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Aeronautical Engineering at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.