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Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year

University of Southampton
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Develop your knowledge of aerospace engineering and learn to design aircraft, race cars and rockets on this MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics master's degree. Aeronautics and Astronautics (MEng) starting September 2023 for 4 years Learn to design future aircraft, race cars, rockets and satellites , and launch into an exciting engineering career. Our advanced courses cover advanced aerospace engineering including the design and manufacture of fast-moving aircraft and spacecraft.

This MEng degree looks at the science, engineering and manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft. You'll learn how they operate within our atmosphere and in space, as well as the economic, legal and environmental issues associated with them . Your degree will be aligned to the UK Space Agency Civil Space Strategy.

You’ll study the principles of aeronautical and astronautical e ngineering, then take more advanced modules. In your second year you can choose if you want to specialise your degree. In year 3 you will complete an individual research project.

In year 4 you’ll take part in a group design project.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts15%
192-207 pts10%
208-223 pts5%
224-239 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
98%
Continue past first year
93%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£33,500
3 years on
£44,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
93%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support88%
Well organised94%
Learning resources96%
Student community91%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Southampton's own site.
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