Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,240
(c. USD40,347.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Aerospace systems engineering concentrates on creating and utilizing onboard systems for aircraft and spacecraft, exploring how these technologies can enhance vehicle functionality and efficiency. The Aerospace Systems team collaborates with Scottish law enforcement on design initiatives, creating unmanned drones for search and rescue missions. Students utilize cutting-edge facilities in the MAST lab for autonomous vehicle research. During their final year, students complete a six-month placement in industry, at an international university, or within University of Glasgow research centers. The program holds accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society and is undergoing reaccreditation with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Engineering student organizations such as JetX, Design-Build-Fly, and University of Glasgow Racing (UGR) are active on campus. Many MEng projects are conducted in collaboration with industry partners or in the school's industry-supported UAV lab, alongside organized industrial site visits. The school also funds student participation in national (IMechE) and global (AIAA) competitions. The MEng program offers the option to complete fifth-year projects in Europe, with additional study abroad opportunities in the USA and Australia for third-year students.
Growing aircraft innovation and increasingly complex systems drive demand for aerospace systems engineers, creating career prospects in software/hardware development, simulation, and expert systems. Alumni have secured positions at leading firms including QinetiQ, Logica, BAE Systems, Thales, and Unisys.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
BEng: AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
MEng: AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA.
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
BEng: MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
BEng: MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
Direct entry to Year 2 via UofG HNC programmes*
A-level standard entry requirements
BEng: AAB BBB
MEng: AAA
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics. (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).
IB standard entry requirements
BEng: 34 (6,5,5)
MEng: 38 (6,6,6)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).
Advanced entry requirements for Aerospace Systems
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*A*A which include Mathematics and Physics or Design and Technology (3D or Product Design only) attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
BEng: AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
MEng: AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA.
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
BEng: MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
BEng: MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
Direct entry to Year 2 via UofG HNC programmes*
A-level standard entry requirements
BEng: AAB BBB
MEng: AAA
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics. (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).
IB standard entry requirements
BEng: 34 (6,5,5)
MEng: 38 (6,6,6)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).
Advanced entry requirements for Aerospace Systems
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*A*A which include Mathematics and Physics or Design and Technology (3D or Product Design only) attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
30,240