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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry)
Teesside University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) course at Teesside University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
At least two A levels including grade B in mathematics.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | D |
| Chemistry | A |
| Business Studies | C |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H401
Here's what Teesside University says about its Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) course.
Optional year in industry: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence.
Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking.
Course overview: This course includes an integrated masters - you study three years at undergraduate level and one year at postgraduate level. Aerospace engineers design, test and build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles. If you have a passion for flight and space technology and want to become an engineer with varied skills, then this course is for you. You develop your knowledge and understanding of aerospace engineering subjects, including design, fluids, mechanics, flight control systems, structures, materials, propulsion, flight dynamics and aircraft performance.
You are taught mainly at the University’s campus in Middlesbrough, but you have access to the extensive aerospace engineering workshops at Hartlepool College of Further Education. These include a hanger with fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, engines, and a wind tunnel. Free transport is provided between the University and the college should you need it.
Top reasons to study this course
- Real-world experience: a flight test experience is included as part of your course at no extra cost.
- Prepare for your studies: develop your understanding of maths with our free online Mathematics for University course.
- Professional accreditation: this degree is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer.
- International visits: you have opportunities to travel internationally through student mobility visits or spending a semester studying abroad with one of our partners in countries such as China, the Czech Republic, Spain and Malaysia
After the course: This course prepares you for the world of work by giving you the opportunity to go on work placements, take part in industry events and to undertake industry-relevant project work. You gain skills relevant to the aerospace industry and other sectors including automotive, process, oil and gas, electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing and energy industries. Our Student Futures careers and employability team can help you map out your future career. Aerospace engineering graduate destinations include employers such as: BAE SYSTEMS, Cobham, Baker Hughes, Express Engineering Ltd, Ford Aerospace Ltd, and many others.
Source: Teesside University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) at Teesside University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Engineering
Location
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Aerospace engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
How you will be assessed
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Teesside University students who took the Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
60%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
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Academic support
70%
low
Academic support
70%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
60%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
med
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
67%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
80%
high
Student voice
80%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Teesside University graduates who took Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Engineering professionals
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£36.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Teesside University is in North East England - we love it here...our campus is based in the heart of Middlesbrough, a bustling town in the Tees Valley. We're super close to quirky cafes, chilled out micro pubs, vintage clothes shops and lovely outdoor spaces. We're really proud of our industry and our industrial heritage, but Teesside also has a lot of other things to offer. The Tees Valley is an amazing place to be if you love the outdoors, if you love sport, fitness, culture and the arts. It's a great, friendly place to live and study and our town-centre campus means you're always in the heart of what's happening. Of course you'd expect us to say that - so come and visit us and make your own mind up (check out the open days calendar in our university guide or head to our website for visit info).
You might already know what kind of course you're looking for... if you don't, just visit the Teesside University website and use the course search option to see what's on offer. Teesside University has a broad portfolio of programmes with specialisms in science, technology and engineering, as well as creativity, enterprise and digital innovation. The University also excels in health science and computing.
As you’ll see from our university guide, Teesside Uni has just completed a massive phase of campus investment (with lots more to come) – we love our campus and we’re really proud of our high-spec equipment and resources. Teaching and learning facilities include broadcast studios and computing suites, dedicated health laboratories, customised design workshops, 3D printers, an environmental chamber, a flight simulator, a crime scene house, a full-size ambulance, green screens, and even a replica court room. And our students love our campus heart – this open, outdoor space is used all year round for events and celebrations and it houses our ultra-modern teaching building, The Curve, and the brilliant Student Life building - your first point of call for anything you need help with. Have a look through our guide and galleries to check it all out.
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