Aerospace Engineering Beng (Hon)

Our programmes in Aerospace Engineering bring together the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with the application and focus of the aeronautical industry. With recent changes in the aerospace industry there are a now a whole host of traditional and advanced engineering careers that are available to students who will graduate from this programme. Commercial space exploration, drones, low carbon technologies and changes in aerospace commerce are all now serviced by aerospace engineers. This is in addition to many more ‘traditional’ careers in aircraft technologies, vehicle dynamics and propulsion (to name but a few). This programme mirrors the need to consider both technical and business aspects of engineering. As a result, our graduates will be well rounded industry-focussed engineers prepared to tackle the challenges of the next generation of aerospace technologies.<br/><br/>The programme will start with the core foundation studies that are similar to the mechanical engineering programmes. This builds up the capacity to solve problems, analyse engineering components and design/manufacture solutions to challenges. The programme then takes on progressively aerospace focussed subjects in third year and beyond, through a combination of new courses that include basic electronics, structures, wind tunnel testing, supersonic aerodynamics, flight dynamics, aviation design and manufacture.

Heriot-Watt is ranked 256th in the world and 32nd in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025). They have been producing future-ready graduates for over 200 years and are placed 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).<br/> <br/>The university’s Edinburgh campus is situated on 380 acres of parkland, located just outside of the city centre, with great travel links to the rest of Scotland and the UK. Plus, you’ll get a £1,500 no-strings-attached bursary that you can spend on travelling home or whatever you like.<br/> <br/>Register today for your Heriot-Watt Priority Pass to make sure you are first in line when Clearing opens, or to chat with their friendly team.