MEng Aeronautical Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, covering the design and analysis of aircraft as complete engineering systems. Core topics include systems design, control systems, mathematical modelling, and laboratory techniques. The course holds Royal Aeronautical Society accreditation under the Engineering Council, supporting progression towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer registration. The fourth year combines earlier topics into commercially realistic group projects alongside specialist units.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). UCAS tariff: 128 UCAS points If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be 120 UCAS points. A level: 128 UCAS points to include Two full A-levels required as a minimum, to include grade B or above in Mathematics and grade B or above in another numerate science-based subject (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design Technology or Computer Science). If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be 120 UCAS points. BTEC: DDM from Engineering or Applied Science. Not accepted: Electrical Engineering, Aviation Operations T level: T Levels accepted – grade D. Must be in one of the following subjects: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Maintenance Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be grade M. Access to HE: 128 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA approved Engineering or Science subject required. Other subjects considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be 120 UCAS points.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- 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 a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Aviation & Air Vehicle Design
- Engineering Dynamics & Electrical Systems
- Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Structures & Engineering Materials
- Thermofluids fundamentals
- Manufacturing Methods & Processes
- Aerodynamics Fundamentals
- Aircraft Design
- Aircraft Structures Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics
- Aircraft Stability & Automatic Control
- Aircraft Performance & Flight Envelopes
- Individual Project
- Compressible Aerodynamics & Aircraft Propulsion
- Design of Vertical Flight Vehicles
- Finite Element Analysis & Aircraft Structures
- Flight Dynamics & Control
- Advanced FEA
- Advanced CFD
- Advanced Aerodynamics
- Advanced Aerospace Structures
- Engineering & Society
- Aircraft Noise & Vibration
- Aerospace Systems Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £40,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford 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 Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford?
The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford 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.
Does MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.