MEng Aeronautical Engineering
About this course
MEng Aeronautical Engineering is an undergraduate aeronautical and aerospace engineering degree centred on the scientific principles and design methodologies of aircraft and propulsion systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Control Systems, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a BEng Individual Project in the third year and an Integrative MEng Group Project in the fourth year. The first year covers foundational principles through Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers, Design and Manufacture, Engineering Computing Applications, and Engineering Mechanics 1. The second year progresses to Further Engineering Mathematics, Aircraft Systems Integration and Performance, Aeronautical Design, and Control and Instrumentation. The third year builds advanced analytical capabilities through Engineering Computational Analysis, Aircraft Structure, Aerodynamics and Propulsion, and Flight Dynamics and Control alongside the individual project. The fourth year concludes the degree with advanced study in Integrative MEng Group Project, Advanced Materials and Manufacture, Further Finite Element Analysis, Further Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aeroelasticity, Advanced Propulsion, and Professional Engineering Management.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements: A-Level: BBB to include Mathematics and one other Science subject Welsh BACC: Grade B with BB at A level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject which must include Maths modules. Access to HE: Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Maths, Science or Engineering, with 45 Level 3 credits equating to 120 UCAS tariff points. E.g. 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes. Other combinations are acceptable. T Level: P Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 85%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 19%
- Wales: 43%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 57%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
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
- Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers
- Design and Manufacture
- Engineering Computing Applications
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Electrical Science
- Thermofluids 1
- Further Engineering Mathematics
- Aircraft Systems Integration and Performance
- Aeronautical Design
- Control and Instrumentation
- Thermofluids 2
- Engineering Materials
- BEng Individual Project (Core)
- Individual Project
- Engineering Computational Analysis
- Aircraft Structure
- Aerodynamics and Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Flight Dynamics and Control
- Aircraft Flight Dynamics
- Integrative MEng Group Project
- Advanced Materials and Manufacture
- Further Finite Element Analysis
- Further Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Aeroelasticity
- Advanced Propulsion
- Professional Engineering Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of South Wales do next?
90% 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 South Wales?
90% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is MEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of South Wales 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).