The Aerospace Engineering with Year Abroad MEng at the University Of Leicester is engineered for aspiring professionals eager to innovate within the dynamic aerospace sector. You will explore fundamental principles in sustainable engineering design, digital electronics, and advanced mathematics, building a robust foundation across mechanical and electrical engineering. This programme is tailored for students driven by a passion for flight, space, and the complex systems that enable them, preparing you to tackle challenges in areas like aerodynamics, spacecraft systems, and advanced gas turbines. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the engineering discipline and its critical role in global technological advancement.
This full-time, on-campus MEng degree spans five years, including an integrated year abroad designed to broaden your international perspective and practical experience. Throughout your studies, you will engage in hands-on learning through laboratory work, integrated engineering design projects, and a significant individual project in your penultimate year, followed by a group project in your final year. You will develop expertise in areas such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and control systems, culminating in specialised modules like Finite Element Analysis and Spacecraft Systems Engineering. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for advanced roles in aerospace design, research, and development within leading global industries.