Aerospace Engineering Beng (Hon)

**Looking to launch a career where science, sustainability and sky-high ambition take flight?**<br/><br/>**Course outline**<br/><br/>Studying BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at Aston University will prepare you to tackle some of the most complex, high-stakes engineering challenges of our time, from net-zero aviation and electric propulsion to drone technologies and spacecraft design.<br/><br/>You’ll build a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics and structures, before specialising in advanced aerospace systems. Our hands-on, project-based approach means you won’t just learn about engineering, you’ll actively practise it.<br/><br/>You’ll be taught by active researchers and industry-experienced academics, and benefit from cutting-edge facilities and Aston’s strong connections with aerospace employers.<br/><br/>Your integrated placement year is more than experience. It is your launchpad. You’ll gain valuable insight into the sector, develop in-demand technical and professional skills, and graduate with the confidence and capabilities to lead change in a fast-moving global industry. <br/><br/>**Key benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent prospects – Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘graduate prospects - outcomes’ (General Engineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- Experiential learning - Design, build and race at Silverstone a single-seat racing car in IMechE’s national competition, Formula Student.<br/><br/><br/>**Where can this degree take me?**<br/><br/>The transferable skills that our aerospace engineering programmes provide mean that graduates may find opportunities in a wide range of roles, such as:<br/>- Aerospace engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Avionics engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Flight systems engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Aircraft design engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Propulsion engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Maintenance and safety engineer<br/><br/><br/>- UAV (drone) systems designer<br/><br/><br/>- Aerodynamics specialist<br/><br/><br/>- Systems integration engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Spacecraft engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Research and development engineer<br/>