Aerospace Engineering (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

Aerospace engineers design aircraft and spacecraft, making air travel safer and more efficient, and advancing space exploration. Their work improves communication, national security, economic growth, and sustainability, and helps us to better understand the universe and our place in it.<br/><br/>Our practical one-year Aerospace Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up course allows you to build on your existing engineering foundation degree or HND to achieve a full honours degree qualification.<br/><br/>You’ll develop technical skills and knowledge through hands-on project work using specialist facilities, to help prepare you for your career.<br/><br/>**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**<br/><br/><br/>- Exciting project work. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency.<br/><br/><br/>- Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs.<br/><br/><br/>- Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.<br/>

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. 100% of courses offer work experience, and opportunities like placements and study abroad will make your CV stand out. Brighton is in the top 1/3 in the UK for employment or further study (LEO 2022).<br/><br/>Located on the south coast, students benefit from living and studying in the 3rd best city in the UK (Time Out). It’s independent and inclusive; a place where everyone belongs. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round.<br/><br/>The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university.<br/><br/>The Brighton Summer Boost offers funding and support to eligible students, including up to £700 towards travel costs, free parking on campus, technology loans and more.