MEng Aerospace Engineering with placement
About this course
MEng in Aerospace Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum covers the design and advancement of aircraft and spacecraft.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA / Required subjects: Mathematics at grade A and either Further Maths or Physics. Alternatively, Mathematics at grade A and two physical science subjects such as Chemistry or Computer Science. IB: 35 / Required subjects: Physics HL5/SL6 and either mathematics analysis and approaches HL6/SL7 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL6 BTEC: D*DD and A-level Mathematics grade A / Required subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for MEng Aerospace Engineering with placement (H402) at the University of Surrey for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 25%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics 1
- Design & Component Production
- Materials: Properties & Performance
- Engineering Mathematics
- Experimental And Professional Skills
- Electronic Circuits And Devices
- Mechanics
- Mathematics 2
- Personal And Professional Development Programme (Pdp)
- Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics
- Design Skills
- Deformation And Vibration Of Structures
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
- Aircraft Structures & Aeroelasticity
- Control
- Numerical Methods & Applied Programming
- Design, Make And Evaluate
- Aerodynamics
- Engineering Materials
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Space Dynamics And Missions
- Engineering Management
- Turbomachinery & Aircraft Propulsion
- Numerical Simulations & Machine Learning
- High Speed Aerodynamics
- Materials Selection In Mechanical Design
- Individual Project
- Aerospace Group Design Project
- Professional Training Module
- Multi-Disciplinary Design Project
- Turbulence
- Space Systems Design
- Advanced Stress Analysis
- Professional Practice
- Fracture Mechanics & Finite Element Analysis
- Launch Vehicles & Propulsion
- Materials And Manufacturing Sustainability
- Environmental Aerodynamics And Wind Power
- Spacecraft Structures And Mechanisms
- Advanced Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering with placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £51,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering with placement at University of Surrey do next?
85% 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 placement at University of Surrey?
78% 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 placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is MEng Aerospace Engineering with placement at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. 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).
How many students continue on MEng Aerospace Engineering with placement at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.