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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year
University of Southampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB* *If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for first year entry to your chosen course, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. If you have studied all the subjects required for first year entry to your chosen course, then you will not normally be eligible for the Foundation Year. For example, if you want to study BEng Mechanical Engineering, you must not have already studied or be studying A-levels in both maths and physics. If you are studying maths but not physics or if you are studying physics but not maths, then you would normally be eligible to study BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year. If you are studying three other subjects (i.e. not maths or physics) e.g. sociology, biology and geography, then you would normally be eligible to study BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year. For further information please to refer our webpage, which lists the subject combinations that are not acceptable for entry to our Foundation Year. If you still need any help determining your eligibility for this course, please contact our Admissions Team.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £24,800 per year |
| International | £24,800 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H410
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year course.
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics degree.
It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Aeronautics and Astronautics.
You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week.
You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics.
You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Foundation Year (Engineering)
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Aerospace engineering
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Whichever degree you are aiming for you will take these core modules: Electricity and Electronics, Engineering Principles, Coursework (including computer applications), Mathematics A and B, Mechanical Science, and Routes to Success.
Specialist Science and Engineering English language module available.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework activities such as formal reports and laboratory reports – all of which you will encounter as typical assessment methods throughout your degree.
University of Southampton reviews
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2nd year student
The Student union is very active with campaigns, events and feedback. Thereu2019s lots of club however they introduced a sports pass so you have to pay to be a member and play sports. This has discouraged many and resulted in less student participation in societies.
1 year ago
2nd year student
I donu2019t stay in Southampton much as I donu2019t think there is a lot to do and feel it lacks community.
1 year ago
2nd year student
They offer a commuter fund which was very helpful for me as their parking permits are expensive, which should be lowered as parking is very hard to find.
1 year ago
2nd year student
There is lots of academic and well-being support that is frequently advertised and I attended the academic skills clinic, which was helpful. I donu2019t know about other services as I donu2019t use them.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Thereu2019s only two main study areas that are usually very busy, they could increase the study rooms available and make it niceee atmosphere, compared to other universities. I donu2019t know about other facilities, like accommodation.
1 year ago
2nd year student
My timetable is good because I donu2019t have many contact hours, I personally like this as a commuter. The lectures are always really helpful even though they vary in style, and they fully take on board feedback. The tutorials are less helpful because it depends on your tutor- some can really help ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Southampton students who took the Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
81%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
77%
low
Academic support
77%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
70%
low
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
64%
med
Student voice
64%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
63%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Southampton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
94%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
86%
Say it fits with future plans
74%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
62%
Engineering professionals
15%
Information Technology Professionals
4%
Business and public service associate professionals
3%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics
97%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
86%
Say it fits with future plans
69%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
58%
Engineering professionals
16%
Information Technology Professionals
7%
Business and public service associate professionals
4%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£42k
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 Aeronautics and Astronautics with Foundation Year.
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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