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UK fee £10,950
International fee £23,650
Taught by School of Engineering
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Course description
Course description
This is for you if you are interested in studying Aerospace Engineering at an advanced level.
The course builds upon the General Engineering structure of the Department of Engineering. Hence, you will be exposed to a wide range of subjects across the Aerodynamics and Fluids, Materials and Control themes. There are few General Engineering departments in the UK which can offer such a broad perspective.
The modules of the course are organised in four themes. Control, Fluids, and Mechanics of Materials are core aerospace technology themes, which match the research background of the staff of the Department of Engineering. The fourth theme is the application of systems engineering to aerospace projects and missions.
The course includes the option of an industrial placement, which is a great way to gain valuable experience.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Careers and employability
Related courses
Course structure
- Modules
- Project
- Industry placement (optional)
Modules
Modules
Core modules
- Engineering Design Case Study
- Fluid Instability, Transition and Turbulence
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Composite Materials
- Advanced Gas Turbines
- Attitude and Orbit Control Systems
Plus your Individual Project*
* Individual Project is in Year 2 in the 'with Industry' programme and January starters. January starters would have Semester 2 modules before Semester 1 modules.
Option modules
Choose two option modules from:
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Project
Industry placement (optional)
Why Leicester
The School of Engineering operates an Open Door policy meaning you can access support when you need it.
Our practical modules enable you to gain skills in state-of-the-art engineering and the latest technologies.
The School is internationally renowned for quality research and excellent teaching, and has links with many of the world's major engineering companies.
The School of Engineering has around 600 undergraduates, 100 postgraduates and researchers, 30 academic staff and a similar number of support staff.
Teaching and learning
Teaching methods include lectures and seminars supported by practical and lab work. Assessment is a mix of open and closed exams and continuous assessment. Your dissertation will be assessed separately.
Key dates
September 2025 start
- Application deadline: 8 September 2025 (Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 25 July 2025)
- Deposit payment deadline: 8 August 2025
- CAS request deadline: 5 September 2025
- 70% tuition payment deadline: 5 September 2025
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Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
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Course Aerospace Engineering | Qualification MSc | Duration 12-16 months, full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
Course Aerospace Engineering with Industry | Qualification MSc | Duration 24-28 months, full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |