Aeronautical Engineering MEng

  • Undergraduate
  • MEng

Aeronautical Engineering

Learn how vehicles and structures interact with air in this professionally accredited, integrated Master's degree.

Train to become a future leader in aerospace and related engineering disciplines

Benefit from teaching enriched by an internationally leading research programme

Understand engineering practices through an optional year abroad or year in industry

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Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MEng

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2025

  • UCAS course code

    H401

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £9,535 per year Home

    • £43,300 per year Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    9 : 1 (2023)

Minimum entry standard

  • A*A*A or A*AAA (A-levels)

  • 40 points (International Baccalaureate)

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Course overview

Develop engineering, computational, and analytical skills, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aerospace industry.

Before choosing to continue or transfer to another course, all students apply to this degree, MEng Aeronautical Engineering (H401).

You'll gain a solid understanding of aerodynamics, lightweight structures, and structural mechanics, as well as flight mechanics.

You will study mechatronics, flight mechanics, propulsion and turbomachinery during year two, as well as attend a flight-testing course at Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre.

In years three and four, you can choose from an extensive range of optional modules on specialist topics, allowing you to focus on aeronautical engineering areas of interest and access cutting-edge research. 

A group project in year three gives you the chance to simulate the work of a design team to take a design concept through different stages. 

During year four, you will complete a variety of advanced modules and an individual research project to allow you to pursue your own research.

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Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll take the following core modules during your first year.

Core modules

Professional accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by the following organisations on behalf of the Engineering Council:

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

With this integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

Our accreditation agreements with RAeS and IMechE are renewed every five years. The RAeS and IMechE accreditation agreements last until the 2024-25 academic year intake.

Associateship

In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.

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Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    Problem sessions

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Coursework
  • Practical
  • Examinations

Year 1

  • 20% Coursework
  • 9% Practical
  • 71% Examinations

Year 2

  • 28% Coursework
  • 8% Practical
  • 64% Examinations

Year 3

  • 37% Coursework
  • 21% Practical
  • 42% Examinations

Year 4

  • 35% Coursework
  • 23% Practical
  • 42% Examinations

Assessment methods

  • A person completing a written exam
    Written examinations
  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Oral presentations
  • Progress reports
  • Poster project
    Poster presentations
  • Project work

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Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

Minimum entry standard

A*A*A or A*AAA

To include:

  • A* in Mathematics
  • A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels)
  • A in a third and/or fourth subject

Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
Preferred subjects: Further Mathematics is recommended but not essential.
Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

Typical offer

  • A*A*A* (applicants studying three A-levels)
  • A*A*AA -  A*A*A*A*  (applicants studying four A-levels)

Made to at least 80% of 2023 A-level applicants.

 

Support for widening participation applicants

Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial. 

Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

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How to apply

Apply via UCAS

You can now submit your application via UCAS Hub. There you can add this course as one of your choices and track your application.

Submit your application via UCAS | H401

UCAS institution code: I50

Application deadlines – 29 January 2025 at 18.00 (UK time)

Tuition fees

Home fee

2025 entry

£9,535 per year

Year abroad (4 years)

2025 entry

£1,450 for that year

Year abroad (5 years)

2025 entry

£1,450 for that year

Year in industry

2025 entry

£950 for that year

Important update for 2025 entry

The UK government has announced that, starting in April 2025, maximum tuition fees for Home undergraduate students in England will increase from £9,250 per year to £9,535. Find out more.

 

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

93% Of Imperial Aeronautics graduates in work or further study*

  • 93% Of Imperial Aeronautics graduates in work or further study*
  • 7%

89% Of Imperial Aeronautics graduates in highly skilled work or further study*

  • 89% Of Imperial Aeronautics graduates in highly skilled work or further study*
  • 11%

*2021-22 graduate outcomes data, published by HESA in 2024

All undergraduate courses are offered as integrated Master's degrees.

Graduates are highly sought after for a range of careers in the aerospace industry, manufacturing, consultancy, research and development.

Other potential career paths include teaching or finance.

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