Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Course Overview

Fascinated by aircraft and spacecraft? On this Aerospace Engineering degree, you’ll apply everything you learn from our experts to the analysis and design of flying vehicles.

You’ll learn about aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, flight dynamics, mechanical engineering and computer-aided design.

You’ll complete a creative aerospace-related research project in Year 3 and a group design project in Year 4, which will provide valuable team working experience.

Our course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.

Our course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Council AHEP4 for the purposes of professional registration.

Why study with us

* Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre, with access to flight simulators, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laboratory, and more.

* We have links with leading aerospace companies and you'll benefit from guest lectures, field trips and placement opportunities. Our Aerospace Society organises regular lectures and events.

* During your studies you'll benefit from significant investment in the latest high quality facilities available, including state-of-the-art software tools, flight simulators, subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels and a UAV Lab.

What you’ll do

* Get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications and learn the principles of flight testing.

* Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

* Work with a range of vehicles and use different types for design, analysis, simulation and testing.

Future careers

Aerospace Engineering could lead to a career in many sectors including aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing.

If you’re interested in the scientific and mathematical aspects of the discipline you can continue your career in research and teaching, including a postgraduate aerospace research degree at the University.

Our Aerospace Society organises lectures, events, visits and competitions and during your studies you’ll be encouraged to join the Royal Aeronautical Society and to participate in local branch events.