MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Airvehicle Systems Design

Aeronautics and Astronautics at Southampton equips students with expertise in cutting-edge aerospace technologies, from aircraft and spacecraft design to propulsion systems and satellite engineering. The program combines rigorous fundamentals in aerodynamics and astronautics with practical applications, while offering specialization options in advanced topics or modern languages. Graduates emerge as versatile engineers prepared for high-demand careers with leading aerospace firms, armed with both technical mastery and awareness of industry-critical environmental and economic factors.

A-Level

• Required Grades: ABB / AAC / A*AC / AAC

• Subject Requirements:

  • A in Mathematics

  • A/B in Physics

IB Diploma

• Total Points: 36 (with 18 at Higher Level)

• Subject Requirements:

  • 6 at HL in Physics

  • 6 at HL in Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) or

  • 7 at HL in Mathematics (Applications & Interpretation)

STPM

• Required Grades: A-BB

• Subject Requirements:

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

UEC

• Required Grades: AAABBB

• Subject Requirements:

  • A in Advanced Mathematics I & II

  • A in Physics

  • B in two other STEM subjects (Computing accepted)

English Language Requirements

Minimum Scores

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)

Alternative Qualifications

• SPM English:

  • Grade C in SPM 1119 English (pre-2021 cohort)

  • CEFR Level B2 or above (2021 cohort onwards)

• GCSE English: Grade C

• IGCSE English as Second Language: Grade A

• UEC English: B3

• IB English:

  • 5 at SL/HL in English Language Syllabus A or

  • 6 at SL / 5 at HL in English Language Syllabus B

Year 1 (Fundamentals)

Core Modules:

• An Introduction to Engineering Design

• Mechanics, Structures and Materials

• Thermofluids for Aerospace Engineers

• Electrical and Electronics Systems

• Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics

• Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment

Year 2 (Core Engineering)

Core Modules:

• Systems Design and Computing

• Engineering Management and Law

• Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II

• Aerodynamics

• Astronautics

• Materials and Structures

• Propulsion

• Mechanics of Flight

Year 3 (Specialization & Research)

Core Components:

• Individual Project

• Aerothermodynamics

• Aerospace Control Systems

• Aircraft Structural Design

Optional Modules (Choose 4-5):
(Grouped by specialization areas)

Aerodynamics & Propulsion:

• Aeroacoustics

• Aeroelasticity

• Aircraft Propulsion

• Hypersonic & High Temperature Gas Dynamics

• Wing Aerodynamics

Structures & Materials:

• Composites Engineering Design

• Failure of Materials

• Finite Element Analysis

• Materials for Transport

Space Systems:

• Spacecraft Instrumentation

• Spacecraft Orbital Mechanics

• Spacecraft Propulsion

Computational & Emerging Tech:

• Advanced Computational Methods

• Applications of CFD

• Renewable Energy Systems

(30+ other options available)

Year 4 (Capstone & Advanced Topics)

Core Project:

• Group Design Project

• Advanced Management