Aerospace Engineering with Management
University of Manchester
UCAS Code: H4ND | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
A*AA in any order, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received. If you do not have the grades or subjects required, you may want to consider our Integrated Foundation Year. Typical Contextual Offer: AAA in any order, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received. If you do not have the grades or subjects required, you may want to consider our Integrated Foundation Year.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall and at least 45 at Level 3), with a Distinction in a subject relevant to your chosen course. The specific requirements are: 45 graded credits at Level 3, with a minimum of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit. You should also have achieved a Distinction in both Mathematics and Physics modules, which we may request a copy of. Kindly note, we also require A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
We require Grades D2, D3, D3 in principal subjects, including Mathematics and Physics. We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken. The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, please note a GPR qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education. Typically this is five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy - equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. Kindly note, GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. We also accept: - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus both A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade M, plus both A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A* A in any order.
Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations: - Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics - Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AB in additional subjects Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).
Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations: - Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics - Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AB in additional subjects Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, and consider this alongside two A-Levels or equivalent. We require Grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, plus both A-Level Mathematics and Physics at Grades A*A in any order.
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About this course
The MEng Aerospace Engineering with Management will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry, with a specialism in management.
As a graduate from the University of Manchester, you'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as an understanding of design, comprehension of the commercial world and competence in transferable skills (problem solving, team working, creativity and IT). You'll be taught using interactive learning approaches and using cutting-edge and industry-standard tools.
The final year combines engineering science taught in previous years into multi-faceted, commercially-realistic projects allowing you to demonstrate your applied skills in addition to your technical skills. Additional specialist units will allow you to focus on advanced topics taught by world-leading researchers.
As well as all this, specialist management focused units enable you to plan large engineering projects in addition to developing your technical skills.
And the degree also provides an excellent route for you should you wish to proceed to further postgraduate research.
The sky really is the limit!
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The Uni
University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
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Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
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After graduation
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Management studies
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Top job areas of graduates
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
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Top job areas of graduates
Just over a thousand UK graduates got a degree in aerospace engineering in 2015. There are a few dedicated employers, unevenly spread around the country, and so there's often competition for graduates looking for their first job - which leads to a relatively high (although improving) early unemployment rate, and a good grade is particularly important for graduates. Sponsorship and work experience can be key if you're after the most sought-after roles in the industry. Starting salaries are usually good and graduates commonly go into the aerospace (yes, this does include manufacture of equipment for satellites and space operations) and defence industries. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Management studies
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Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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