MEng Hons Aerospace Engineering

The University of Surrey's MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering is an integrated master's, on-campus four-year degree for the future leaders of aerospace. You'll study about innovative materials, aerodynamics, propulsion, space systems, and computational tools from world-class academics and strong industry links. The MEng continues from the BEng with a master's year, which takes you directly to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and prepares you for innovation in aircraft, spacecraft, and future vehicles.

Curriculum structure:

• Year 1: You’ll build a solid foundation in mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and introductory aerospace topics. Practical laboratory sessions, design projects, and hands-on work with engineering software (Matlab, CAD) develop your technical and teamwork skills.

• Year 2: You’ll advance to specialist modules in aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft structures, and systems engineering. Group design projects and laboratory work deepen your analytical abilities, with opportunities to use state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and digital modelling tools.

• Year 3: You’ll study advanced topics such as computational fluid dynamics, gas-turbine engine modelling, and space systems. A major group design project hones your project management and leadership skills, and you’ll have the option to tailor your studies with specialist modules and industry-focused learning.

• Year 4: You'll undertake an independent research project in a specialist area of aerospace engineering, working in close association with academic experts. High-level modules cover systems integration, risk management, and engineering management, leaving you prepared for professional practice or postgraduate study.

Focus areas: Aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, space systems, computational modelling, engineering management.

Learning outcomes: High-level engineering design, complicated problem-solving, teamwork, research competence, project management, successful communication, industry preparedness.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS); meets in full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

Reputation (employability rankings): 4th in UK (Shanghai Global Rankings 2024); 14th in UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Complete University Guide 2025); 96% of mechanical engineering sciences graduates find employment or progress to further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024).