MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics
University of Southampton Malaysia · Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Aeronautics and Astronautics brings together advanced engineering across a range of disciplines with applications in air vehicle specification, design and construction. Students undertake Years 1 and 2 at the University of Southampton Malaysia and Years 3 and 4 at the UK campus.
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society and offers you a route to chartered status. You study modules totalling 120 credits across the full four years, with a pathway to exit after three years with eligibility for a BEng qualification.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Design and Computing (core)
- Mechanics, Structures and Materials (core)
- ThermoFluids (core)
- Electrical and Electronics Systems (core)
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment (core)
- Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics (core)
- Systems Design and Computing (core)
- Materials and Structures (core)
- Engineering Management and Law (core)
- Propulsion (core)
- Mechanics of Flight (core)
- Systems Design and Computing (core, continuing across the year structure)
- Individual Project (core)
- Management Science for Engineers (core)
- Specialist modules selection across aerodynamics, astronautics, materials and more (options listed in the programme module structure)
- Year 3 allows 30 credits between Semester 1 and Semester 2 from the specialist module range (MEng only)
- Group Design Project (core)
- Industrial Law (compulsory)
- Optional advanced modules in topics such as Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, Human Factors in Engineering, Advanced Computational Methods I and Applications of CFD (as listed in the programme module structure)
- Optional specialist modules continuing in Semester Two (as listed in the programme module structure)
Curriculum
120 credit hours (Malaysia credit hours equivalent as published for the programme structure).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Part I) Semester One | Core modules | Design and Computing | 30 | 120 |
| Mechanics, Structures and Materials | 30 | |||
| ThermoFluids | 15 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Systems | 15 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment | 15 | |||
| Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics | 15 | |||
| Year 1 (Part I) Semester Two | Core modules | Design and Computing | 30 | 120 |
| Mechanics, Structures and Materials | 30 | |||
| ThermoFluids | 15 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Systems | 15 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment | 15 | |||
| Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics | 15 | |||
| Year 2 Semester One | Compulsory modules | Systems Design and Computing | 15 | 75 |
| Engineering Management and Law | 15 | |||
| Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II | 15 | |||
| Aerodynamics | 15 | |||
| Astronautics | 15 | |||
| Year 2 Semester Two | Core modules | Systems Design and Computing | 15 | 75 |
| Materials and Structures | 15 | |||
| Engineering Management and Law | 15 | |||
| Propulsion | 15 | |||
| Mechanics of Flight | 15 | |||
| Total | All programme modules (structured as per published programme structure for the integrated MEng, including design and engineering science foundations, core aerospace modules, and advanced year modules) | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build aerospace-focused engineering capability across design, flight-relevant mechanics, thermo-fluids and propulsion, preparing you for aerospace and space engineering roles.
- Your Individual Project and the Group Design Project (GDP) develop applied design and engineering teamwork skills that employers expect from early-career engineers.
- You gain discipline-relevant specialist module choices in aerodynamics, astronautics, materials and control, helping you position yourself for focused technical tracks in industry and research.
- The course is linked to real-world engineering design activities, so you graduate with the ability to connect engineering theory to practical vehicle and spacecraft design.
- The programme’s employability profile includes graduate jobs across aerospace engineering and engineering-related consultancy, including roles in research and postgraduate study pathways.
Employability rate
Aeronautics and astronautics engineering graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady hiring but competitive entry for specialist roles.
Together, these figures indicate that you can expect a reasonably stable job outlook when you complete the programme’s design project work and specialist technical modules.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualifications and entry to undergraduate study | International applicants: you must hold an approved school-leaving qualification equivalent to entry to undergraduate study (for example, A level qualifications, IB Diploma, STPM, UEC, or another equivalent international qualification considered by the University). Typical offers listed for this programme require Mathematics and Physics within your qualifications. |
| Mathematics and Physics | International applicants must include Mathematics and Physics as part of the accepted school-leaving qualification requirements for this programme. |
| Foreign qualifications considered | If you have qualifications from outside Malaysia, the University states they will consider other equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications) and you should contact a UoSM education counsellor for guidance where needed. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics and Astronautics | Direct match | The programme is designed around aerospace engineering topics including aerodynamics, astronautics and propulsion, followed by advanced modules and a group design project. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the University of Southampton Malaysia English language requirement for undergraduate entry. For this programme, the published minimum includes an IELTS Academic option with minimum scores by component, or an approved alternative qualification.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 59950 / per year | International applicants: Years 1 and 2 (in Malaysia) RM59,950 per annum; Years 3 and 4 (in the UK) are payable in pounds sterling (UK campus). Fees shown are fixed for the duration of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare evidence that they can meet tuition fees and living costs for the period of study. The University of Southampton Malaysia also notes that students are responsible for certain course-related costs such as textbooks and producing required assignments and projects.
- Evidence of funds to cover tuition fees for the required years of study.
- Evidence of funds to support living costs while studying in Malaysia and the UK (where applicable).
- Budget for essential textbooks and course-related materials (as required for assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | July 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application (online)
Complete your details and submit your application via the University of Southampton Malaysia online application process for undergraduate programmes. After submission, follow the University’s instructions to ensure your application is fully completed and contains all required documents. The admissions team will process your application once they receive your application and supporting documentation.
Upload and prepare your supporting documents
Prepare your supporting documents according to the University’s undergraduate application requirements for international applicants. Ensure scanned documents are clear and readable and that they match the details you entered in your application. Keep your passport and academic transcripts ready to upload when completing the application.
Application review by admissions
Once your application and supporting documents are received, the admissions team will review your application. The University states that you will receive an update on your outcome after the admissions assessment is completed. During the application processing period, you may also be supported by a UoSM counsellor for enquiries.