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

The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering prepares you for a dynamic global industry with a balance of theory, hands-on labs, and industry-informed projects. With no traditional exams, you’ll be assessed through real-world tasks, gaining the skills and confidence to excel in aerospace, defence, or advanced engineering careers.

You will:

* Benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories, CAD/CAM suites, composites workshops, and advanced simulation tools

* Experience innovative assessment with no formal exams, focusing on coursework, practical work, and projects that mirror industry practice

* Develop practical skills with extensive hands-on learning in design, digital manufacturing, and aerospace testing facilities

* Benefit from strong links with employers, giving you the chance to work on industrial projects and career-focused opportunities that provide practical experience, develop your skills, and help you prepare for your future career in aerospace

* Work on real-world, team-based projects that develop problem-solving, design, and professional engineering skills

* Have the opportunity to complete a work placement in your final year

* Graduate prepared for careers in aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering, or for further study and research pathways 

## Key course features

* This degree is aligned with the AHEP-4 framework, ensuring your studies meet professional engineering standards and preparing you for careers in aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering

* Gain professional awareness through modules in Engineering Practice and Professional Development, aligning you with employer expectations

* The course will allow you to build skills in specialist modules such as Advanced Aerodynamics & CFD, Lightweight Structures, and Applied Thermofluids & Propulsion

* In your final year, you will complete an individual project that showcases technical expertise and prepares you for employment or postgraduate study

* Enhance your final year with a professional placement, embedded within the Professional Practice module. Lasting up to 12 weeks in Semester two, this valuable opportunity allows you to gain real-world industry experience, strengthen your CV, and build professional networks before graduation