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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Aerospace Engineering

University of Nottingham

(4.1)
264 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Aerospace Engineering course at University of Nottingham.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A*,A,A

Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Aerospace engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
ChemistryA
Further MathematicsA
BiologyA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H400

Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Aerospace Engineering course.

Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector.

Our department has links with companies including:

  • Airbus

  • Boeing

  • Rolls-Royce Aerospace

Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry.

Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in:

  • flight physics

  • airframe

  • systems

Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules, such as technical and management topics. You will also complete an in-depth final project, to prepare you to enter industry.

Our four-year MEng course is the preferred route to achieving Chartered Engineer status. It will give you a deeper understanding of the role of aerospace engineering compared to our BEng course.

Why choose this course?

  • 7th in the UK for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025)

  • 12th in the UK for Aerospace Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects

  • Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused

  • Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two

  • Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace

Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Source: University of Nottingham

Course details

Qualification

Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Department

Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Location

University Park Campus | Nottingham

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Aerospace engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,790 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,790 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,790 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year (provisional)
EU£33,000 per year (provisional)
International£33,000 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Aerospace-Engineering-MEng-Hons-U7UAERSE.html

University of Nottingham student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 264 reviews from University of Nottingham's students and alumni
5 star
41%
4 star
40%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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Five stars: Excellent

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Nvr experienced it

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1st year student

2 years ago

I definitely need to take loans

(5)
Finance

1st year student

2 years ago

Hard to fit in as an intl student

(4)
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1st year student

2 years ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

2 years ago

Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham

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 University of Nottingham students who took the Aerospace Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Aeronautical and aerospace engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

70%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Aerospace engineering
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female16%Male84%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students535
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Aerospace Engineering at University of Nottingham.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Aerospace Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£30.3k

First year after graduation

£36.5k

Third year after graduation

£44.5k

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.

Source: LEO

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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