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Aerospace Electronic Engineering (MEng)

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Master of Engineering
Typical Offer
A*AA View full entry requirements
Duration
4 years
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Highfield
UCAS Course code
H402

About this course

Develop the skills to work on future interplanetary missions, or create new electronic systems for unmanned air vehicles. On this course, you'll explore the emerging technologies in aerospace engineering. You'll take group and individual projects to gain valuable technical and professional experience. Whatever topics you choose, you'll be well prepared for a career in the aerospace industry.

MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering looks at the electronic systems that are vital for aircraft and spacecraft.

On this 4-year integrated master's, you'll learn essential engineering skills and specialise in aerospace topics, such as:

  • flight mechanics
  • navigation and control
  • GPS and radar techniques

Our expert academics bring industry experience to the classroom. They have worked on projects with NASA and the European Space Agency.

As part of your electronic engineering for aerospace degree you can:

  • design and build your own electronic circuits, systems and computer software
  • use our research facilities, including a computer laboratory, high-voltage lab and a £110m clean room
  • take part in a group design project, where you'll work for an industry or academic customer
  • develop your enterprise skills with help from our startup supporter, Future Worlds
  • study engineering management and law to help your career

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Year in industry

Enhance your employability by taking this course with a paid industrial studies placement year.

Apply using:

  • Course name: Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Industrial Studies
  • UCAS code: H61I

You'll spend this extra year at one of our partner companies, applying the skills and knowledge you've learned so far.

The fee is 20% of the standard annual tuition fee.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course location

This course is based at Highfield.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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