Kingston University

MEng Aerospace Engineering

Kingston University

Course overview

The MEng Aerospace Engineering is a four-year full-time degree, or five years with an optional placement year, accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society. It satisfies the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Students study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics, materials and control, applying theory through laboratory work, CAD and CFD workshops, group and individual design projects, and a flight test course onboard Kingston’s flying laboratory aircraft.

Students are assessed through written exams and continuous coursework such as reports, computer exercises, laboratory assignments, design tasks, and group projects with facilities such as a rocket propulsion test lab, manufacturing workshops (including CNC), 3D rapid‑prototype printing, wind tunnels, a mission‑control room, flight simulators and a satellite ground station.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and relevant academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is also required, and applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need A-level grades ABB–AAA, including Mathematics and two sciences, or 128–144 UCAS tariff points from equivalent qualifications.

  • Applicants with a Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (DDM–DDD) or other relevant engineering qualifications, such as an Access to HE Diploma with specified credits, are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates without an English-speaking background need an IELTS score of 6.5 and a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
  • An equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) is also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme are prepared for roles such as:

  • Aerospace Design Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Propulsion Engineer
  • Flight Test Engineer, and
  • Technical Analyst

Cost of study

International students pay a tuition fee of £18,500 in the first year, which is subject to an increase in later years.

Admission

Candidates should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.

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