Our four-year MEng course in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace focuses on aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics and structural design. Having offered aerospace degrees for over 80 years, we pride ourselves on the quality and astounding achievements of our graduates, with many going on to work in the space industry or defence sector. The University of Southampton has an international reputation in aerospace engineering and has been offering aeronautics or aerospace degree courses since the 1930s. This course allows you to develop an expertise in aerospace systems while maintaining the broad based engineering background associated with Mechanical Engineering. In particular the course will focus on aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics and structural design. The first two years of the degree will build on your core understanding of mechanical engineering topics, following the same content as the MEng Mechanical Engineering. At the end of year two, you have the opportunity to specialise through a broad variety of optional modules. In year three, you will carry out an individual research or design project, which will arise from a real need and may be sponsored by industry. In your fourth year, you will undertake a major group design project with students from across the engineering disciplines. Previous projects include the designing and building an unmanned air vehicle.

A dedicated Employment Officer will be on hand for each discipline to help you build your skills profile and realise your ambitions. We also have connections with local, national and international employers as well as the University Careers and Employability Service. Graduates of our MEng Mechanical Engineering degree are working in a variety of roles including: junior aerodynamicist, aerospace design engineer and HM Forces Officer. Our list of graduate employers includes UK Ministry of Defence, Royal Air Force and Sahara Force India F1 Team.