MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, focusing on the scientific principles of flight and aircraft systems. Core topics include Engineering Design. Students undertake a School of Engineering Year in Industry, an Individual Project, and an Aerospace Capstone Group Design Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,6,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics. BTEC: Acceptable at grade Distinction* alongside BB in A Level Mathematics and a second science.; Distinction* Distinction* in relevant BTEC considered alongside A Level Mathematics grade B. Accepted BTECs include Aeronautical, Aerospace, Construction, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Engineering.; D*DD in acceptable BTEC, plus B in A level Maths (not accepted without B in A level Maths).
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Access course: 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1
- INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS
- ENERGY SCIENCE
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: A SKILLS TOOLKIT
- SOLIDS & STRUCTURES 2
- FLIGHT MECHANICS
- DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
- AEROENGINES
- ENGINEERING MATERIALS PROCESSING & SELECTION
- ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
- SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING YEAR IN INDUSTRY
- AERODYNAMICS
- AEROSTRUCTURES
- FLIGHT DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
- COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
- AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN 3
- INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
- AEROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND OPTIMISATION
- ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS AND AERODYNAMICS
- FLIGHT HANDLING QUALITIES (15CR)
- AEROSPACE CAPSTONE GROUP DESIGN PROJECT
- ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
- ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
- MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS
- SPACE MISSION DESIGN
- ADVANCED SMART MATERIALS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool do next?
80% 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 Liverpool?
85% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool 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. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.