Aeronautical Engineering

    Aeronautical Engineering

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 60,460 / year(s)
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    Aeronautical Engineering

    About

    Course overview

    Develop engineering, computational, and analytical skills, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aerospace industry.

    Before choosing to continue or transfer to another course, all students apply to this degree, MEng Aeronautical Engineering (H401).

    You'll gain a solid understanding of aerodynamics, lightweight structures, and structural mechanics, as well as flight mechanics.

    You will study mechatronics, flight mechanics, propulsion and turbomachinery during year two, as well as attend a flight-testing course at Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre.

    In years three and four, you can choose from an extensive range of optional modules on specialist topics, allowing you to focus on aeronautical engineering areas of interest and access cutting-edge research.

    A group project in year three gives you the chance to simulate the work of a design team to take a design concept through different stages.

    During year four, you will complete a variety of advanced modules and an individual research project to allow you to pursue your own research.

    Develop engineering, computational, and analytical skills, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aerospace industry.

    You'll gain a solid understanding of aerodynamics, lightweight structures, and structural mechanics, as well as flight mechanics.

    You will study mechatronics, flight mechanics, propulsion and turbomachinery during year two, as well as attend a flight-testing course at Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre.

    You'll choose from a variety of optional modules on speciality topics in your third year.

    A group project in year three gives you the chance to simulate the work of a design team to take a design concept through different stages.

    During your final year, you'll carry out an integrated year abroad where you can challenge yourself academically and culturally.

    In the four-year course, the year abroad replaces your final year at Imperial, with all of your studies carried out at the partner institution.

    Develop engineering, computational, and analytical skills, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aerospace industry.

    You'll gain a solid understanding of aerodynamics, lightweight structures, and structural mechanics, as well as flight mechanics.

    You will study mechatronics, flight mechanics, propulsion and turbomachinery during year two, as well as attend a flight-testing course at Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre.

    You'll choose from a variety of optional modules on speciality topics in your third, fourth and fifth years.

    A group project in year three gives you the chance to simulate the work of a design team to take a design concept through different stages.

    During your fourth year, you'll carry out an integrated year abroad where you can challenge yourself academically and culturally.

    This allows you to experience the full undergraduate education at Imperial along with the chance to expand on it abroad. The institutions we partner with offer a wide range of specialised subjects to choose from.

    The final year involves conducting a research project, either in conjunction with a Department's specialists and academics and their research group, or working with an internationally reputed engineering company.

    Develop engineering, computational, and analytical skills, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aerospace industry.

    Additionally, a year in industry also gives you a chance to consolidate your skills and learn from industry professionals.

    You'll gain a solid understanding of aerodynamics, lightweight structures, and structural mechanics, as well as flight mechanics.

    You will study mechatronics, flight mechanics, propulsion and turbomachinery during year two, as well as attend a flight-testing course at Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre.

    You'll choose from a variety of optional modules on speciality topics in your third and fifth years.

    A group project in year three gives you the chance to simulate the work of a design team to take a design concept through different stages.

    Between the third and fourth years of your degree, you complete an industrial placement with an aircraft manufacturer or Formula 1 racing team.

    The fifth year involves conducting a research project, either in conjunction with a Department's specialists and academics and their research group, or working with an internationally reputed engineering company.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry standard

    A*A*A or A*AAA

    To include:

    • A* in Mathematics
    • A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels)
    • A in a third and/or fourth subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Preferred subjects: Further Mathematics is recommended but not essential.
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

    Typical offer

    • A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels)
    • A*A*AA (applicants studying four A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    A*A*A or A*AAA

    To include:

    • A* in Mathematics
    • A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels, A with four A-levels)
    • A in a third and/or fourth subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
    Year Abroad: Grade B or Grade 6 in GCSE French or German may be required if you intend to take the Year Abroad course in a European country. Alternative language qualifications may be required for those who did qualifications other than GCSEs.

    Typical offer

    • A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels)
    • A*A*AA (applicants studying four A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    A*A*A or A*AAA

    To include:

    • A* in Mathematics
    • A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels, A with four A-levels)
    • A in a third and/or fourth subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
    Year Abroad: Grade B or Grade 6 in GCSE French or German may be required if you intend to take the Year Abroad course in a European country. Alternative language qualifications may be required for those who did qualifications other than GCSEs.

    Typical offer

    • A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels)
    • A*A*AA (applicants studying four A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    A*A*A or A*AAA

    To include:

    • A* in Mathematics
    • A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels)
    • A in a third and/or fourth subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Preferred subjects: Further Mathematics is recommended but not essential.
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

    Typical offer

    • A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels)
    • A*A*AA (applicants studying four A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    40 points

    To include:

    • 7 in Mathematics* at higher level
    • 7 in Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: *The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.

    Typical offer

    40 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Contextual admissions schemes for this course

    If your predicted grades meet the minimum university entry standard of AAA at A-level or an equivalent level qualification in the relevant subjects, this department will guarantee you an interview.

    Minimum entry standard

    40 points

    To include:

    • 7 in Mathematics* at higher level
    • 7 in Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: *The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.
    Year Abroad: Grade B or Grade 6 in GCSE French or German may be required if you intend to take the Year Abroad course in a European country. Alternative language qualifications may be required for those who did qualifications other than GCSEs.

    Typical offer

    40 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    40 points

    To include:

    • 7 in Mathematics* at higher level
    • 7 in Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: *The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.
    Year Abroad: Grade B or Grade 6 in GCSE French or German may be required if you intend to take the Year Abroad course in a European country. Alternative language qualifications may be required for those who did qualifications other than GCSEs.

    Typical offer

    40 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    40 points

    To include:

    • 7 in Mathematics* at higher level
    • 7 in Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: *The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.

    Typical offer

    40 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Contextual admissions schemes for this course

    If your predicted grades meet the minimum university entry standard of AAA at A-level or an equivalent level qualification in the relevant subjects, this department will guarantee you an interview.

    English Program Requirements

    Duolingo English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score 125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within 2 years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the Duolingo website.

    IELTS – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT/Online)
    StandardHigher
    6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements)7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    *IELTS single score re-takes are not accepted. Candidates must meet the IELTS requirements on a single test sitting.

    Imperial College London considers IELTS scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    Find out more on the IELTS website.

    LanguageCert International ESOL
    Standard levelHigher level
    ESOL B2 Test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade High PassESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade pass in all components

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within two years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the LanguageCert website.

    Occupational English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    Grade C+/300 in all elementsGrade B/350 in all elements

    *Test results must be within 12 months of programme start date in order to be treated as valid and subject to online verification.

    *OET Paper/Computer at test centre and OET@Home accepted.

    Find out more on the Cambridge website.

    PTE – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT)
    StandardHigher
    62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements)69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    Imperial College London considers Pearson (PTE) scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    For more information regarding Pearson, please visit the Pearson website.

    PTE Academic online test results are only accepted (where valid) for entry for those starting courses up to 31 December 2023.

    TOEFL (iBT) and (iBT Paper)
    StandardHigher
    92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    *ETS at Home accepted for admission

    Imperial College London considers TOEFL scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    You must meet the entry requirement in one test from your scaled scores ('My Best Scores' reported by TOEFL will not be considered).

    For more information relating regarding TOEFL please visit the ETS website.

    You must email your TOEFL scores to the relevant admissions teams.

    Score reports sent via post will not be processed.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    60,460 / year(s)

    Aeronautical Engineering

    Imperial College London

    Imperial College London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London