Aerospace Electronic Engineering (MEng)

Year 1 and 2 modules are similar across all our Electronic Engineering courses and provide a grounding in essential engineering topics. You'll also focus on the foundations of aerospace electronics.

In years 3 and 4 you can follow your interests by choosing from a wide range of optional modules. You can also take modules from other subject areas.

You’ll work in high-spec electronics and computer labs, equipped with the latest technology, hardware and software.

Year 1 overview

Compulsory modules will cover the foundations of electronic engineering, including:

• mathematics

• physics

• electronics

• programming

You’ll study digital systems, and electrical materials and fields. We'll develop your practical skills through extensive laboratory classes.

You'll also develop your knowledge in key areas of aerospace engineering. These include:

• flight mechanics

• the essentials of modelling

• the dynamics of aerospace vehicles

Year 2 overview

You'll take aerospace and electronic engineering modules, including topics such as:

• signal processing

• control and communication

• radar techniques

You'll also take a group project to design, build and test an autonomous or remote controlled drone.

Year 3 overview

You'll complete your individual project, which will develop your planning, presentation and problem-solving skills, and let you choose a topic that interests you. It typically involves designing, building and testing a new aerospace electronic system, and can lead to students publishing their first scientific paper.

You'll study guidance, navigation and control , and space system engineering. You'll also choose from a wide range of modules such as:

• robotics

• cyber security

• operational research

You can also choose to:

• study a language

• take modules from other disciplines such as psychology or anthropology

• take a range of innovative interdisciplinary modules

Year 4 overview

With the group design project, you'll use the skills you've developed throughout the course, and experience working for an industry or academic customer.

You’ll choose from a range of optional modules to further your specialisation. Topics include:

• GPS applications

• robotic aerospace vehicles

• electronics for spacecraft

You can also apply to study abroad for a semester.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

How you'll spend your course time:

Academic support

You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.

Course leader

Stephen Gabriel is the course leader.

Your specialist skills as an aerospace engineer will be in great demand after you graduate. Most of our graduates go straight into electronic engineering and aerospace electronics jobs in high-tech companies.

You could work for a small or large aerospace company, join a high-tech start-up, or go into an aerospace engineering consultancy.

This degree is also a great foundation for further study at master's or PhD level.

Our Electronics and Computer Science graduates have secured roles at organisations including:

• Apple

• Amazon

• BAE Systems

• Ericsson Television

• Jaguar Land Rover

Our faculty's Careers Hub provides specialist career support and lets you connect with employers. It includes:

• an Electronics and Computer Science careers fair attended by major electronics companies

• an online jobs and placements portal

• paid summer internships

• support with job applications

• interview preparation

Contact us to speak to a careers practitioner in Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes

• CV and interview skills and workshops

• networking events

• careers fairs attended by top employers

• a wealth of volunteering opportunities

• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Work in industry

Students on this course are encouraged to spend 20 weeks in industry, usually as two 10-week summer placements.

Between years 2 and 3 you can apply to take an industrial placement year with one of our partner companies. This will allow you to graduate with a MEng degree with Industrial Studies. This option is open to both UK and international students.

During your placement, you'll apply the knowledge and skills you’ve developed during your degree, and gain vital professional engineering experience.

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK/EU students pay £9,250.
• International students pay £21,580.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees

• calculate your student finances

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

Bursaries, scholarships and other funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

Get in touch for advice about student money matters.

Scholarships and grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Support during your course

The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: H402
• UCAS institution code: S27

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What happens after you apply?

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

If you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course please contact our enquiries team; we're very happy to help.