Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 50 graduates of Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29500 | £30500 | £38500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £26500 - £41000 | £30500 - £50000 |
All Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29125 | £32050 | £37396 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24982 - £32443 | £25785 - £37213 | £30105 - £44675 |
All Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
The BEng Aerospace Engineering will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry.
As a graduate from The University of Manchester, you'll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. You'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. Perhaps you'd prefer to work in areas such as design or development? Or you could end up working in the testing and operation of vehicles and systems.
We'll give you a theoretical knowledge of engineering science, in addition to a solid base of practical skills, an understanding of design, comprehension of the commercial world and competence in transferable skills (problem solving, team working, creativity, adaptability and IT). You'll be taught using interactive learning approaches and using cutting-edge and industry-standard tools.
The degree also provides an excellent route for individuals wishing to proceed to further postgraduate research.
The sky really is the limit!
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) at The University of Manchester
| 30% | Media Professionals |
| 25% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with a Distinction grade, PLUS one A-level at Grade A in an essay-based arts, humanities or social science subject, PLUS an EPQ or AS at Grade B.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
The University recognises a number of Foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme. Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester International Foundation Programme are required to achieve Grades AAA, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. Plus, Grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation Programme are required to achieve AAA, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. Plus, Grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the Admissions Team to check their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for the specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 65 overall with no sub-test below 6.5. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | 90 with no subscore below 22 |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 84% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £16750 | 100 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 88% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £16750 | 137 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction) BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Aerospace Engineering (with a Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 53% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £27250 | 162 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Aerospace Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Aerospace Engineering with Placement BEng (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
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Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) | De Montfort University | 79% | 11% | 15% | £9250 £9250 | £15750 £16250 | 122 | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
