BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a group design project aligned with external competitions such as the RAeS Design, Build and Fly competition. An optional industrial placement year is available.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BEng (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least three A-levels, including Mathematics and a science subject. Or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject, such as Aerospace / Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (grades DMM) with all Maths modules passed. Alternatively, an Access Course in a relevant Engineering subject, which has been passed with all Level 3 Maths and Physics units passed (112 UCAS points), will be considered. Applications from those that have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered. MEng: 128-144 UCAS tariff points At least three A-levels, including Mathematics and two science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Further Maths). Or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject, such as Aerospace / Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (grades DDM) with all Maths modules passed. Alternatively, an Access Course in a relevant Engineering subject, which has been passed with all Level 3 Maths and Physics units passed (128 UCAS points), will be considered. Applications from those that have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered. BEng (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points A minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 47%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Computing
- Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics and Materials
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Navigate with Aerospace Design
- Navigate with Space Technology Design
- Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Aircraft Performance
- Aerospace Structures, Composite Materials and Vibrations
- Computer Aided Aerospace Engineering Design
- Explore with Aerospace Design
- Explore with Space Technology Design
- Further Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Flight Dynamics
- Further Aerospace Structures, Structural Dynamics and FEA
- Individual Project
- Future Skills Apply
- Aerospace Design
- Space Technology Design
- Advanced Computational Aerospace Design and Analysis
- Advanced Materials and Structural Analysis
- Group Design Project
- Machine Learning and AI with Aerospace Applications
- Space Mission Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £44,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Aerospace Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.