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Aeronautical Engineering

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 2 October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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.

Professional accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by the following organisations on behalf of the Engineering Council:

  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)

  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

With this integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

Modules

Course Modules

We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
  • Aeronautical Society, Royal

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 2 October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H401
Institution code:
I50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Imperial College London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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.

Application codes

Course code:
H401
Institution code:
I50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*A*A-A*AAA

Must 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)

Further Mathematics is strongly encouraged but not essential.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

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.

T Level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 40

Our minimum entry standard is 40 points overall, to include:

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

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2D2D3

Grade D2 is required in Mathematics & Physics

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/aeronautical-engineering/

Additional entry requirements

Interview
e-Interview with a member of staff. On the day of your e-Interview, you'll have the chance to join us on a virtual tour of the Department and have the opportunity to converse informally with our students and staff in our topical/themed e-rooms. The purpose of the interview is to enable us to explore your technical ability, your interest in the subject and your motivation to study aeronautics.
Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT)
Admissions test All applicants for Aeronautical Engineering are required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT). You will need to complete the following papers: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics. You must register in advance and take the test at an authorised assessment centre. Please see the admissions test page for more information.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
TOEFL (iBT)92Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 4.5 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 92 overall with 20 in all bands Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
Cambridge English AdvancedCFor pre-2015 test, the College requires grade C overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 176 overall with 169 in all elements/bands
IELTS (Academic)6.5Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.0 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
PTE Academic62Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 56 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.

For further information on the College English entry requirements and a full list of accepted tests and grade requirements, please visit the College website URL detailed below.https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/apply/english-language/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We adopt a holistic approach to admissions at Imperial College London, with all applicants individually assessed, using their application, and the outcomes of interviews & test result where relevant. Our contextual admissions approach means that our selectors consider any additional barriers you are facing, which may affect your ability to show us your potential through your grades. When we make an offer for a place to study at Imperial, we set conditions that you have to meet.

Learn more on the Imperial College London website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes.

Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed.

Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value.

For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/

For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 2

We’re offering up to £5,000 each year through our Imperial Bursary scheme for eligible Home undergraduates.

If your household income remains under £70,000 a year, you’ll automatically qualify for every year of your course.

Find out more about the Imperial Bursary Scheme on our website.

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