Aerospace Engineering

A*AA including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject.

We can consider applicants without Physics if they have studied Further Mathematics; applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your academic background.

As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received.

If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.

Typical Contextual Offer: AAA in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.

For further information and to check eligibility, visit our contextual admissions page .


Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below

Contextual offers are available for applicants who:

live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and
live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and
have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years.
See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall and at least 45 at Level 3), with a Distinction in Mathematics and Physics modules.

The specific requirements are: 45 graded credits at Level 3, with a minimum of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit.

You should also have achieved a Distinction in both Mathematics and Physics modules, which we may request a copy of.

Kindly note, we also require A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:

- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics
- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AA in additional subjects
Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

We consider the National Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus A-Levels Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.

Grades D in a relevant subject plus A level Maths and Physics at Grade A.

Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:

- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics
- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AA in additional subjects
Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).

37 points overall with 7, 6, 6 at Higher level in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject. We accept Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, and consider this alongside two A-Levels or equivalent.

We require Grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, plus A*A in A-Level Mathematics and Physics.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education.

Typically this is five GCSEs/IGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy - equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics.

GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.