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Aircraft Engineering

University of the West of Scotland

Venues

Paisley Campus

Content

The programme has been designed in partnership with the aerospace industry, and will provide you with the skills required to work effectively in the aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural design and repair and overhaul sectors.

Aircraft engineers are responsible for the safety of thousands of air passengers every year. They play a critical role in the design and certification of an airworthy aircraft in accordance with aviation standards.

Designed in partnership with aerospace industry employers, this course includes visits to organisations such as Spirit AeroSystems and British Airways. A number of final year projects are also undertaken in collaboration with industry.

The accredited MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB including Maths and Physics.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H411

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.uws.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy