Aeronautical Engineering MEng
BEng : AAB – BBB at A level, A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only); graduates earn a median £32,000 three years on.
Typical A level offer
BEng : AAB – BBB
A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only) · 100% of entrants came with A levels · 90% stay on after year 1 · Glasgow course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
BEng : AAB – BBBtypical A level offer
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. A contextual offer can be lower for applicants from under-represented backgrounds; none is published for this course.
Glasgow course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only)
Who actually got in: 100% with A levels. 80% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 45 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications2
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Highers | AAAAA | Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).; Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. |
| IB | BEng : 34 (6,5,5) | HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics). |
Years 1–5
What do you study?
9compulsory modules in year 1
Compulsory modules this year: engineering & manufacturing 72% · natural sciences 10% · mathematics & statistics 7% · green & sustainability 4%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Glasgow course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 9 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Aerospace Engineering 1
What you learn (4)
- use correct technical terminology for aerospace engineering concepts
- describe fundamental concepts used to frame aerospace engineering problems
- identify how problem solving addresses specific engineering challenges
- explain the environmental and societal impact of engineering solutions
- Analogue Electronics 1
What you learn (13)
- describe charge, current, voltage and power concepts across disciplines
- convert between units of electrical quantities
- apply circuit laws to find unknown currents and voltages in networks
- derive nodal analysis from basic circuit laws
- calculate unknown currents and voltages using nodal analysis
- state Thevenin's and Norton's theorems
- calculate Thevenin and Norton equivalent values for two-port networks
- apply Thevenin's and Norton's theorems to simplify circuit analysis
- analyse ac networks using complex impedance representation
- define key properties of ideal operational amplifiers
- calculate voltage gain of op-amp amplifier circuits
- design circuits to solve practical engineering problems
- collaborate in a team to solve technical challenges
- Design and Manufacture 1
What you learn (7)
- identify common mechanical components used in engineering systems
- describe the function of typical mechanical system components
- determine component specifications for a given engineering application
- select suitable components to meet engineering design requirements
- choose appropriate materials for simple engineering components
- choose suitable manufacturing processes for simple engineering components
- describe manufacturing organisations and systems using correct technical terminology
- Engineering Skills 1
What you learn (20)
- identify university support services available to students
- collaborate within a team to achieve a shared engineering goal
- describe the responsibilities and ethical duties of a professional engineer
- discuss how standards and regulations shape engineering practice
- apply research findings to inform an engineering design
- develop a solution for an open-ended creative design brief
- build a prototype of sufficient quality to demonstrate a concept
- evaluate a prototype through testing and refine its design
- produce basic drawings, models and assemblies using CAD software to engineering standards
- write a basic computer program
- use software tools to prepare reports, calculations and data presentations
- apply manufacturing processes to construct prototypes or models
- build a basic electrical circuit from a drawing and identify faults
- write a technical report that meets engineering conventions
- cite references using correct engineering conventions
- give and respond to verbal and written feedback, showing resulting improvement
- maintain written records of progress such as logbooks or portfolios
- communicate engineering ideas through functional sketches
- present data and graphs according to engineering conventions
- write up engineering calculations for a professional audience following conventions
- Materials 1
What you learn (10)
- compare structural features of metals, polymers and ceramics
- calculate material density from crystallographic data
- identify factors determining stiffness, strength and toughness of materials
- identify factors determining electrical conductivity of materials
- distinguish elastic from plastic deformation behaviour in materials
- apply yield criteria to analyse multiaxial stress states
- conduct a basic mechanical test on a material sample
- analyse results obtained from a mechanical test
- select materials for applications by weighing efficiency and lifecycle factors
- use ashby diagrams to support material selection decisions
- Dynamics 1
What you learn (3)
- solve basic engineering dynamics problems using standard methods
- explain the physical phenomena underlying motion and forces in dynamic systems
- integrate multiple engineering analysis techniques to solve complex dynamics problems
- Statics 1
What you learn (5)
- identify types of forces acting in mechanical systems
- combine multiple forces to find their resultant
- apply equilibrium conditions to analyse engineering structures
- formulate mathematical models linking applied and internal forces
- solve mathematical models to determine force relationships
- Thermodynamics 1
What you learn (10)
- perform engineering and scientific calculations with accuracy and rigour
- decompose a thermodynamic problem into its constituent systems
- identify how energy interactions occur between systems
- use appropriate thermodynamic terminology correctly
- explain sources of energy within a thermodynamic system
- explain the environmental impact of thermodynamic engineering solutions
- identify whether an open or closed system analysis applies
- derive the first law of thermodynamics from basic theory
- apply the first law of thermodynamics to closed system problems
- analyse basic steady flow processes
Year 2 · 11 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Aerospace Design Project 2
What you learn (13)
- analyse the performance of a multi-stage space launcher
- research the sustainability benefits of reusable launch stages
- evaluate the impact of stage reuse on launch system sustainability
- explain how propellant choice affects launcher performance
- explain how propellant choice affects environmental impact
- compare international approaches to partial launcher reusability
- model an engineering system using CAD software
- produce detailed CAD assembly drawings and projections
- collaborate effectively within a project team
- communicate technical ideas clearly to others
- write a well-structured technical report
- deliver a clear oral presentation of project work
- maintain an accurate log book of project activities
- Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance 2
What you learn (9)
- determine aerodynamic forces acting on an aircraft in flight
- explain the function of aircraft control surfaces
- determine the stability characteristics of an aircraft
- assess basic features of compressible flow
- calculate flow property changes across a shockwave
- determine optimal aircraft flight speeds for given conditions
- describe basic aerodynamic features of rotary aircraft
- assess limitations and constraints of wind tunnel experiments
- evaluate risk management and safety considerations in aerodynamic testing
- Mathematics AE2X
What you learn (10)
- evaluate line integrals in two and three dimensions
- determine a unit normal vector to a surface
- calculate directional derivatives of a function
- determine the maximum value of a directional derivative
- describe the concept of a conservative vector field and its potential function
- identify when a vector field is solenoidal
- state Laplace's equation
- define a harmonic function
- solve identities involving gradient, divergence and curl
- describe the concept of an irrotational vector field
- Power Electronics 2
What you learn (10)
- identify opportunities to improve system efficiency using power electronics
- calculate average values of practical periodic waveforms
- derive power consumption of components from waveform data
- design simple load-control circuits using semiconductor switching devices
- explain the operation of linear power supply circuits
- explain the operation of basic switch-mode power converters
- describe the operating principle of a basic DC-to-AC inverter
- analyse steady-state power flow in practical electronic systems
- analyse temperature distribution in practical electronic systems
- measure performance of linear and switched power supplies using test instruments
- Thermodynamics 2
What you learn (12)
- solve a complex engineering system calculation accurately
- explain the significance of the second law of thermodynamics
- apply simple thermodynamic models to represent reservoirs, engines and pumps
- explain the concept of entropy and its continual increase in the universe
- calculate entropy change for open and closed systems undergoing thermodynamic processes
- apply reversible and irreversible process principles to thermodynamic cycles
- analyse the refrigeration cycle using thermodynamic principles
- create a computer program to solve the rankine cycle
- evaluate cycle efficiency from calculated results
- discuss ethical and security issues of nuclear power applications
- analyse turbojet, turboprop and turbofan cycles
- explain why engine types suit different flight regimes
- Engineering Skills 2
What you learn (14)
- apply python programming to solve familiar engineering problems
- investigate python libraries for solving complex engineering problems
- analyse an engineering problem using a structured stepwise approach
- implement a logical solution as a python program
- describe basic programming constructs such as loops and conditionals
- apply iteration and branching techniques in program code
- create a cad drawing of an engineering system
- use cad software libraries, tools and layers effectively
- produce detailed assembly drawings and projections using cad
- perform advanced practical tasks in engineering workshops
- describe manufacturing techniques and requirements used in engineering workshops
- complete basic workshop tasks involving sheet metal work and measurement
- complete basic machining and cnc operation tasks
- apply creative thinking systematically to engineering design
- Mechanics of Structures 2A
What you learn (10)
- construct shear force diagrams for structural members
- construct bending moment diagrams for structural members
- calculate geometric and structural properties of cross-sections
- determine bending stresses in structural members
- determine shear stresses in structural members
- determine axial stresses in structural members
- calculate elastic deflections of statically determinate beams
- determine elastic stresses in circular shafts under torsion
- determine elastic stresses in thin-walled sections under torsion
- calculate angle of twist for shafts subject to torsion
- Introductory Programming 2
What you learn (11)
- identify simple and complex data types and structures used in programming
- apply operators to manipulate values within program code
- apply flow control statements to direct program execution
- use standard library functions within a program
- create custom functions and subroutines to structure code
- describe the syntax rules of the Python language
- identify errors within provided or self-written code
- correct identified errors in program code
- design a simple program to meet a given requirement
- write program code using an integrated development environment
- compile and run a program to verify its functionality
- Dynamics 2
What you learn (6)
- analyse particle motion relative to moving reference frames
- describe motion of particles and rigid bodies using work-energy principles
- describe motion of particles and rigid bodies using impulse-momentum principles
- analyse rotational motion of particles and rigid bodies
- solve problems involving Newton's laws of motion using analytical methods
- solve problems involving Newton's laws of motion using numerical simulation software
- Fluid Mechanics 2
What you learn (14)
- explain behavioural differences between fluids and solids
- define key physical variables used in fluid mechanics
- define dimensionless quantities such as reynolds number
- apply dimensional analysis to fluid mechanics problems
- apply mechanics principles to static fluid problems
- explain significance of conservation laws in fluid mechanics
- apply conservation laws to simple fluid flow problems
- state the bernoulli equation
- apply the bernoulli equation to simple fluid dynamics problems
- solve flow problems in closed pipe systems
- solve flow problems in open channel systems
- carry out fluid mechanics experiments
- analyse experimental data from fluid experiments
- report findings of fluid mechanics experiments
- Engineering Mathematics 2
What you learn (16)
- construct contour plots of multivariable functions
- determine stationary points of multivariable functions
- calculate rates of change and gradients using partial differentiation and chain rule
- apply the total differential to estimate experimental errors in engineering problems
- determine whether a differential equation is exact
- solve for the parent function of an exact differential
- apply exact differentials to calculate work done in conservative fields
- construct double integrals to determine the volume of solid objects
- construct path integrals to determine areas and work done in force fields
- classify differential equations by order, degree, type and linearity
- identify separable differential equations and solve them by integration
- solve first-order linear differential equations using the integrating factor method
- describe the general form of solutions to higher-order differential equations
- apply second-order differential equation methods to model engineering systems
- apply symmetry properties to simplify Fourier series calculations
- apply Laplace transforms to solve ordinary differential equations with initial conditions
Year 3 · 11 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 3
What you learn (13)
- derive fundamental fluid flow equations from conservation laws
- explain the limitations introduced by simplifying physical assumptions
- solve the potential flow equation for simplified geometries
- evaluate how lift is generated by a rotating cylinder
- compare laminar and turbulent flow characteristics
- assess the consequences of attached versus separated flow
- calculate induced velocity from a system of vortex filaments
- analyse reduced order models for low-speed aerodynamic flows
- apply quantitative tools to predict flow over aircraft components
- interpret physical processes underlying low-speed aerodynamic effects
- conduct a large-scale wind tunnel experiment using varied instrumentation
- write a laboratory report analysing experimental data and its accuracy
- identify risks associated with industrial-scale experimentation
- Aircraft Design Project 3
What you learn (8)
- apply an iterative design process to develop a conceptual aircraft design
- evaluate sustainability and environmental factors affecting aircraft and propulsion design
- select suitable design options based on environmental considerations
- produce a collaborative report describing an eco-friendly aircraft concept design
- analyse a concept aircraft's performance against defined flight requirements
- evaluate whether a concept aircraft design meets its intended operational role
- present aircraft design and performance findings in written form
- deliver an oral presentation summarising aircraft design outcomes
- Control 3
What you learn (15)
- draw block diagrams representing control systems
- manipulate block diagrams to simplify system representations
- explain the concept of system stability
- calculate the stability of a system using standard methods
- identify the poles and zeros of a system transfer function
- plot poles and zeros on the complex plane
- compare open-loop and closed-loop control systems
- construct root-locus diagrams for closed-loop systems
- infer closed-loop system properties from pole positions
- sketch Bode and Nyquist plots for a system
- analyse system behaviour using gain margin, phase margin and bandwidth
- represent frequency response data as polar plots
- describe the characteristics of PID feedback controllers
- design a basic feedback control system
- analyse the performance of a feedback control system
- Instrumentation and Data Systems 3
What you learn (9)
- distinguish scientific, legal and applied branches of metrology
- analyse systematic and random errors arising during measurement
- evaluate suitable methods for reporting and applying measurement uncertainty
- explain how uncertainties propagate and combine within calculations
- analyse instrumentation and signal conditioning circuit behaviour
- explain operating principles of common transducers for non-electric measurements
- evaluate suitable instrumentation circuits for transducers in practical scenarios
- describe the operation of digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital converters
- identify converter performance requirements for a given application
- Simulation of Engineering Systems 3
What you learn (7)
- explain how mathematical method limitations restrict simulation model accuracy
- evaluate how numerical methods affect the accuracy of simulation results
- describe common issues encountered in real-time simulation
- apply basic verification procedures to check a simulation model's internal consistency
- develop numerical methods suited to continuous-time simulation problems
- apply numerical methods to solve continuous-time simulation problems
- design a continuous-time system simulation using an appropriate simulation language
- Dynamics 3
What you learn (9)
- construct simplified models of real-world dynamics problems
- evaluate the validity of simplified dynamic models
- derive equations of motion for single degree-of-freedom systems
- derive equations of motion for multiple degree-of-freedom systems
- analyse free and forced motion of engineering systems
- evaluate dynamic system performance by relating input to response
- analyse the motion of one and two degree-of-freedom systems
- analyse system response to harmonic vibration inputs
- assess the structural integrity and safety of vibrating systems
- Propulsion & Turbomachinery 3
What you learn (13)
- compare advantages of different aircraft propulsion methods
- describe operating principles of propellers and compressors
- differentiate between propeller, compressor and turbine operating principles
- describe the design procedure for gas turbine compressors and turbines
- apply standard design methods to gas turbine compressor and turbine components
- evaluate combustion system designs for gas turbines
- apply a modelling procedure to simulate combustion system performance
- explain design challenges of nozzles used in aircraft and rocket propulsion
- evaluate design challenges associated with aircraft gas turbine intakes
- describe sources of pollution produced by aircraft engines
- conduct a gas turbine test to measure compressible gas flow
- solve propulsion and turbomachinery problems using analytical methods
- produce technical reports demonstrating professional communication skills
- Aircraft Performance and Design Analysis 3
What you learn (7)
- calculate aircraft range using the breguet range equation
- select suitable propulsion system, wing planform and airfoil for an aircraft design
- describe sustainability and environmental factors affecting aircraft design
- identify factors influencing aircraft climb and descent profiles
- analyse design and environmental factors determining takeoff and landing performance
- estimate the basic weight of an aircraft including electric and hybrid variants
- evaluate a preliminary aircraft design using constraint analysis
- Flight Mechanics 3
What you learn (14)
- state standard notation used in flight mechanics
- calculate centre of mass for given structures and loads
- define euler angles used in flight mechanics
- apply euler angles to convert between reference frames
- derive equations of motion for translating frames in three dimensions
- derive equations of motion for rotating frames in three dimensions
- calculate aerodynamic forces and moments using basic methods
- calculate propulsive forces and moments using basic methods
- explain basic concepts of aircraft stability and control
- describe typical aircraft motion modes qualitatively and quantitatively
- evaluate the relationship between aircraft design and handling qualities
- analyse an aircraft as a complex system of interrelated subsystems
- discuss ethical issues arising from historical aircraft accidents
- explain how past accidents influenced aviation regulations and quality monitoring
- Aircraft Structural Analysis and Design 3
What you learn (9)
- review technical literature to inform structural design discussion
- calculate stress distribution in aircraft components from experimental data
- conduct laboratory tests to collect structural data
- present test findings in a technical group report
- validate experimental test results using computer-aided analysis tools
- design structural components subjected to complex loading systems
- calculate stress concentration factors according to industrial codes
- apply complex load analysis to metal and composite materials
- select suitable manufacturing processes to satisfy structural requirements
- Aircraft Structural Mechanics 3
What you learn (9)
- construct shear force and bending moment diagrams for continuous airframe structures
- evaluate structural response to external loading using shear and moment diagrams
- select suitable structural analysis techniques for airframe components
- apply chosen analysis techniques in line with relevant engineering codes
- evaluate section properties of non-symmetric structural members
- evaluate load distribution within single and multi-cell box structures
- assess the likelihood of structural failure in box structures
- justify preliminary design choices for aircraft structural components
- justify design optimisation decisions considering sustainability, safety and accessibility
Year 4 · 10 core · 140 credits ≈ 1,400 hours
- Aerospace Design Project 4
What you learn (12)
- conduct a literature review on aircraft performance and design topics
- apply conceptual design process stages to meet performance requirements
- incorporate business and customer requirements into aircraft design decisions
- use numerical and analytical software tools for design tasks
- select suitable engineering technologies for aircraft design applications
- recognise limitations of chosen engineering technologies
- assess areas of an aircraft design requiring further development work
- evaluate and mitigate risks related to design and project management
- present design outcomes through written reports
- deliver oral presentations of design outcomes
- collaborate effectively as a member of a small team
- plan group activities to meet objectives within resource and time constraints
- Aerospace Design Project 4M
What you learn (11)
- evaluate the feasibility of adapting an aircraft for a new use
- plan and coordinate tasks within a design project
- carry out the stages of a design process to produce required deliverables
- present design results clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- apply recognised techniques at different stages of a design process
- collaborate effectively as part of a small team
- organise group activities and lead a team toward set goals under constraints
- find and interpret relevant sources to inform a design project
- choose and operate suitable software tools for design tasks
- assess personal and peer performance to identify strengths and weaknesses
- apply broad engineering knowledge to solve open-ended problems
- Aircraft Vibration and Aeroelasticity 4
What you learn (7)
- apply Lagrange's equations to derive equations of motion for flexible structures
- apply assumed mode methods to build simplified structural-dynamic models of aircraft
- calculate vibration modes of simple aircraft structural models
- assess how axis positioning influences aeroelastic stability of a wing
- analyse the phenomena of flutter and divergence in lifting surfaces
- select appropriate numerical methods for structural dynamic and aeroelastic analysis
- justify chosen analysis methods in a technical report citing relevant literature
- Finite Element Analysis 4
What you learn (4)
- apply approximation methods to engineering problem analysis
- perform a finite element analysis on an engineering problem
- identify modelling issues such as discretisation and boundary conditions
- evaluate the validity of a finite element model
- Computational Fluid Dynamics 4
What you learn (11)
- explain how computation contributes to fluid dynamics analysis
- describe the applicability, potential and limitations of cfd methods
- describe foundational concepts of numerical analysis
- explain why accuracy and stability matter in numerical methods
- select suitable numerical methods for simple model equations
- choose appropriate discretization schemes for simple model equations
- identify key terminology used in practical cfd applications
- evaluate the feasibility and limitations of a chosen cfd model
- select suitable boundary conditions for a cfd simulation
- verify grid and time independence and validate simulation results
- set up a simple aerodynamic problem using cfd software
- Flight Dynamics 4
What you learn (9)
- identify limitations of a simple simulation compared with manned training simulators
- linearise nonlinear aircraft equations of motion
- express linearised equations of motion in state space form
- interpret the physical meaning of aerodynamic derivatives
- interpret the mathematical significance of aerodynamic derivatives
- analyse aircraft dynamic stability using a state space model
- identify instabilities that threaten flight safety
- derive transfer functions from a state space representation
- calculate aircraft response to control inputs using transfer functions
- High Speed Aerodynamics 4
What you learn (7)
- apply compressible flow equations to engineering problems
- explain the effects of variable density on compressible flow
- describe the characteristics of mach waves
- describe the formation of shock waves
- distinguish compression waves from expansion waves
- apply linearised equations to predict aerodynamic behaviour
- calculate air loads on aerofoils in high-speed flow
- Business Planning and Management for Engineers
What you learn (8)
- evaluate feasibility and potential impact of proposed solutions using established methods
- analyse how an engineering business operates
- apply project planning techniques to develop realistic timelines
- formulate a business plan proposal for an engineering venture
- justify the technical and financial feasibility of a business proposal
- synthesise feedback from mentors and peers to refine a business strategy
- align a refined strategy with market needs
- propose measures to minimise adverse environmental and societal impacts
- Physics Of Fluids 4
What you learn (12)
- identify limitations of ideal flow models for streamlined bodies
- identify limitations of ideal flow models for bluff bodies
- derive the governing equations describing fluid motion
- explain the physical meaning of terms in the fluid motion equations
- estimate relative magnitudes of terms in boundary layer flow equations
- construct solution methods for laminar boundary layer equations
- construct solution methods for turbulent boundary layer equations
- apply boundary layer solution methods to given flow problems
- describe key features of transition in boundary layers
- explain the technique of Reynolds averaging in fluid flow
- apply Reynolds averaging to the equations of fluid motion
- evaluate basic models addressing turbulence closure
- Individual Project 4
What you learn (12)
- develop an independent project plan
- carry out project tasks safely and independently
- summarise relevant technical literature and standards for a project
- apply mathematical and engineering principles to analyse a problem
- devise a creative solution to an engineering problem
- evaluate technical project outcomes critically
- quantify the effect of input data uncertainty on results
- assess design and analysis decisions within wider engineering contexts
- evaluate implications of design choices for business, society and environment
- interact professionally and ethically with colleagues
- compose a detailed technical report in clear English
- present technical information orally to a non-specialist audience
Year 5 · 2 core · 80 credits ≈ 800 hours
- Individual Project 5
What you learn (14)
- direct a project plan to resolve an unfamiliar engineering problem
- manage work independently within an international engineering context
- collaborate with colleagues professionally and ethically
- apply project management techniques showing personal initiative
- summarise non-technical drivers and constraints affecting an engineering problem
- apply mathematical and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyse an engineering problem
- develop a creative solution to an engineering problem using broad knowledge
- assess interim project outcomes critically against intended goals
- adapt theoretical and experimental approaches to overcome identified weaknesses
- evaluate project results against current and emerging technologies
- evaluate project outcomes in relation to societal needs
- compose a detailed technical report in clear written English
- deliver technical information verbally to a non-expert audience
- use presentation aids to support technical communication
- Aircraft Development 5
What you learn (8)
- apply a systems-based approach to resolve a complex technical problem
- justify the choice of materials, equipment and processes for an aeronautical design
- evaluate quality and risk management techniques applied to a design problem
- identify managerial, legal, ethical and societal challenges in engineering projects
- propose measures to address identified organisational and ethical challenges
- communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
- lead or contribute effectively to a team-based engineering task
- develop a personal learning plan to meet professional engineering objectives
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£32,000median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£24k
Median£32k
Upper quarter£38k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 60 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 14, 24, 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £24,000 and £37,500. Five years on, the median is £38,000. 90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 80% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 110% left | 90% | 45 |
| In work or study, 15 months on0% studying | 90% | 20 |
| Professional or managerial job | 80% | 15 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £33,000 | 30 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £32,000 | 60 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £38,000 | 65 |
National Student Survey 2024-26
What do students say?
77%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 85% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 50 students answered
Highest: 92% agreed on question 3; lowest: 41% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 84% |
| Question 2 | 65% |
| Question 3 | 92% |
| Question 4 | 90% |
| Question 5 | 74% |
| Question 6 | 88% |
| Question 7 | 84% |
| Question 8 | 76% |
| Question 9 | 80% |
| Question 10 | 73% |
| Question 11 | 86% |
| Question 12 | 75% |
| Question 13 | 69% |
| Question 14 | 47% |
| Question 15 | 82% |
| Question 16 | 76% |
| Question 17 | 53% |
| Question 18 | 68% |
| Question 19 | 82% |
| Question 20 | 78% |
| Question 21 | 78% |
| Question 22 | 78% |
| Question 23 | 51% |
| Question 24 | 41% |
| Question 25 | 53% |
| Question 26 | 77% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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