Space-related degrees and FE courses
512 degrees and FE courses in aerospace engineering, space science, and remote sensing in the UK, last updated 5 December 2025.
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Aerospace Systems
Master's (5 years) at University of Glasgow
**AEROSPACE SYSTEMS (5 year MEng programme)**:- focuses on the design and use of onboard systems found on most aircraft and spacecraft, and how these systems may be used to improve the operation and performance of aerospace vehicles. You’ll take part in practical laboratories, including running a jet engine test, and a flight-testing course in a jetstream aircraft during year 5 of the MEng. The development of new aircraft and the increase in the complexity of aircraft systems fuel the demand for aerospace systems engineers, with opportunities in the fields of software and hardware design, simulation and expert systems. Past graduates have gained employment with companies such as QinetiQ, Logica, BAE Systems, Thales and Unisys...
Astronautics and Space Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Surrey
**Why choose this course** - Having pioneered the small satellite industry 40 years ago, the Surrey Space Centre designs and builds innovative commercial satellites to launch into orbit. - This means our BEng and MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering courses give you a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring academics at the forefront of space engineering. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - With our strong heritage in space study, we're widely recognised as one of the best astronautical engineer universities in the UK. **What you will study** You’ll apply your knowledge through project work, giving you the opportunity to work closely with academics from Surrey Space Centre. This will enable you to gain practical experience of the technologies that go into space missions. You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies...
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**Course Overview** Fascinated by aircraft, spacecraft and their technologies? Our Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year degree is the course for you. You’ll work on a range of vehicles for design, analysis, simulation and test. **Why study with us** - You’ll work creatively on an aerospace-related subject for your research project and you’ll get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications. - A group design project will give you valuable experience in team working and development processes. - 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** - This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between the second and third years. - You’ll access lectures and masterclasses on topics such as the effective use of computer-aided design software, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis. - You’ll be encouraged to join the Royal Aeronautical Society and to participate in local branch events alongside your studies. **Accreditations** - This BEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as meeting partial fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer. - This BEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council. **Future careers** Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors. ..
PhD Aerospace Engineering
Doctorate / PhD (3 years) at Queen Mary University of London
The School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) provides outstanding degree programmes coupled with internationally leading research which is reflected in all our undergraduate programmes. Our taught postgraduate programmes are similarly first class and provide students with a fantastic opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research in: Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design. The skills developed by our students and our extensive industrial connections provide graduates with excellent employability in stimulating and well-paid careers. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Wolverhampton
The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of aerospace engineering recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. The first year of study is very much about mastering the underpinning engineering principles, accompanied by an introduction to airframes and aircraft propulsion, engine testing and design. Year two combines mechanical engineering topics, for example thermodynamics and the role of the engineer in society, with specialist topics that include control and aircraft systems, and airflow anaysis and simulation. The third year of study includes topics related to supersonic and subsonic aerodynamics, energy and sustainability and new and advanced engineering materials...
Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Southampton
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further three-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our BEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering degree. It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Aerospace Electronic Engineering. You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week. You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics. You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development...
Aerospace Engineering (with Industry)
Master's (5 years) at University of Leicester
With advances in technology and design, aircraft engineering is always evolving. In theory and practice, this aerospace engineering degree will help you tackle these challenges, while also setting you up to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Aerospace Engineering degree starts by providing a broad engineering foundation, which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering subjects. You will then develop further specific knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering. Engineers are innovators who bring about change through their ingenuity, experience and curiosity to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. Their work is central to thriving economies and competitive industries. It is equally important in developing countries where engineers provide appropriate technologies during difficult times of change. Professional engineers have a high degree of specialist knowledge but increasingly they use a broad approach to problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines. This is coupled with an awareness of environmental, social, legal, economic and regulatory aspects of the problem at hand. Specialised lectures on topics such as flight dynamics, aircraft navigation, aero-engine design, aerospace materials and aircraft performance may be given by visiting lecturers from aerospace industry companies. You will have the opportunity to attend a practical flight test course or to use a flight simulator to enhance your knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism. What's the difference? Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms: BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years) MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years) The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng...
Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Salford
**Flight remains one of mankind's greatest achievements. With technology taking aviation further, prepare for a future career in this thrilling and lucrative sector with our advanced MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree.** Aeronautical engineering is the application of scientific and technological methods to research, design, develop, maintain, and performance test both civil and military aircraft. We’ve designed this integrated masters MEng pathway to help you shape advanced technical and transferable skills in these areas, so you are ready for exciting career opportunities. **Develop in-demand engineering knowledge and skills** Delivered over four years – or five with a placement – you’ll study a suite of modules design to embed theoretical knowledge and creative application to help you become a world-class engineer. With a focus on real-world problems solving, you’ll explore how to improve fuel efficiency, ensure flight safety and apply using technology to take flight even further. Initially covering core engineering topics in relation to mathematics, electrical systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures and dynamics, you will start to explore aircraft design, including aircraft structures, flight systems, navigation, aerodynamics and performance. As you progress, you will focus on advanced flight systems, the aerodynamics of high-speed vehicles, and structural analysis using finite element methods. Learning takes place at our Peel Park campus, minutes from central Manchester. As an engineering student, you will experience hands-on learning using aeronautical laboratories, flight simulators and flight training system. You will also have the opportunity to gather real-time flight data with practical teaching using aircraft from Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Centre. During the flight, the aircraft will conduct specific manoeuvres to gather flight data for your later analysis. Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving and communication - all desirable skills for real-world aeronautical engineering careers. **Get closer to industry** The course team has long-standing connections with the aviation industry, both in the North West and beyond. You will benefit from stimulating range of external guest lecturers, project and placement opportunities, and engagement with professional networks, as you learn about the decision-making methods used by industry. You will also have the option to include an industry placement year between years two and three, where you can gain additional professional and transferable skills, and boost your employability once you graduate. **Our new home for engineering** In Autumn 2022, we opened our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for engineering. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration. **Features** • Develop a deeper understanding of the theory of statics and dynamics and flight control as related to the dynamic behaviour of an aircraft • Learn about aircraft design, including detailed refinement of component design and major interactions that influence the overall design effectiveness • Assess aircraft performance by modelling aerodynamic loads and propulsion system performance, leading to key results in both steady and accelerated flight • Take your studies to postgraduate level in a final year where you can explore aerospace system design, engineering computation and aerodynamics..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This Aerospace Engineering course specialises in aircraft design, especially aircraft structures, materials and aerodynamics. The first ever passenger jet aircraft, the Comet, was designed and tested in Hatfield. Since then, the aerospace industry has seen unimagined technical progress. The University has a strong track record of providing the aerospace industry with highly skilled aeronautical engineers. This professionally-accredited degree has much in common with our MEng/BEng Honours degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering but has particular emphasis on materials selection and aircraft structural design. It provides the first step towards chartered engineer status. In our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lab, you will have an opportunity to get involved with UAVs as extra-curricular activity or as part of your final year project...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (5 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**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. **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. - You’ll get the chance to go on a 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3. - 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. **Accreditations** - This MEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer. - This MEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council. **Future careers** Aerospace Engineering could lead to a career in many sectors including aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing. ..
Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year
Master's (5 years) at University of Sheffield
Study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft. There are a range of courses available after the Foundation Year, including Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry and Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction. **Launch your career with this exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.** If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start a BEng or MEng degree. From a solid base of essential theories, you’ll explore propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control. As you progress, you’ll tailor the degree to match your career path – choosing to focus on either avionic systems or aeromechanics, and completing an investigative project of your choice. We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. In your final year, you'll work on a research project led by one of our world leading academics. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to fly and build aircraft, take part in national and international competitions, and ultimately graduate with the hands-on experience you need to progress in the aerospace industry. **This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.** **Why study this course?** - **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023. - **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses, or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron. - **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies. - **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extracurricular activities also include entering national and international competitions. - **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects. ..
Aerospace Engineering and Management
Master's (1 year) at University of Glasgow
The Masters in Aerospace Engineering & Management introduces you to contemporary business and management issues while increasing your depth of knowledge in your chosen aerospace engineering speciality. **WHY THIS PROGRAMME** - The University of Glasgow has been the home of aerospace research for over 60 years. This long-standing activity has culminated in the Division of Aerospace Sciences having internationally recognised expertise in all areas of aeronautics and aerospace systems. - You will be taught jointly by staff from the School of Engineering and the Adam Smith Business School. You will benefit from their combined resources and expertise and from an industry-focused curriculum. - Aeronautical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2020). - If you have an engineering background, but with little management experience and you are looking to broaden your knowledge of management while also furthering your knowledge of aerospace engineering, this programme is designed for you. - Students in this programme can benefit from access to our outstanding facilities: including several wind tunnels, a flight simulation lab, an autonomous unmanned vehicle (UAV) laboratory, helicopter test rig laboratories, structural testing apparatus and computer labs for modelling and simulation. - The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all. - This programme has a September and January intake for suitably qualified candidates. **PROGRAMME STRUCTURE** There are two semesters of taught material and a summer session working on a project or dissertation. September entry students start with management courses and January entry students with engineering courses. **Semester 1** You will be based in the Adam Smith Business School, developing knowledge and skills in management principles and techniques. We offer an applied approach, with an emphasis on an informed critical evaluation of information, and the subsequent application of concepts and tools to the core areas of business and management. **Core Courses:** Contemporary issues in human resource management Managing creativity and innovation Managing innovative change Marketing management Operations management Project management. **Semester 2** You will study engineering courses, which aim to enhance your group working and project management capability at the same time as improving your depth of knowledge in chosen aerospace engineering subjects. **Core Courses:** INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT M **Optional Courses (four chosen):** AIRCRAFT VIBRATION AND AEROELASTICITY 4 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS 4 ADVANCED CONTROL 5 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS M FAULT DETECTION, ISOLATION AND RECOVERY INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS M SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS 5 ROTORCRAFT AEROMECHANICS M ADVANCED AERODYNAMICS 5 **Project or Dissertation:** MSC PROJECT or DISSERTATION PROJECT You will undertake an individual project or dissertation work in the summer period (May–August). This will give you an opportunity to apply and consolidate the course material and enhance your ability to do independent work, as well as present results in the most appropriate format. Project and dissertation options are closely linked to staff research interests. September entry students have a choice of management dissertation topics in addition to aerospace engineering projects, and January entry students have a choice of aerospace engineering projects. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Placement
Bachelor's (4 years) at Brunel University London
Our Aerospace Engineering BEng degree is an exciting, hands-on specialist course that has been developed to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to meet the real world needs of the global aerospace industry. You will be introduced to fundamental engineering subjects such as structures, materials, fluids, and maths, and gain skills in technical drawing. You’ll then learn about the principles of aircraft design and progress to specialist subjects such as propulsion systems, and aerospace structures. You’ll have access to a range of technical facilities including our aerospace/aviation laboratory, full-motion engineering flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, and 3D printing in the digital fabrication workshop. Industry standard specialist software for aircraft design is available for you to use 24 hours a day in high-performance computing clusters. During your time at Brunel, you will benefit from guest lectures delivered by industry professionals who present a valuable insight into current, challenging topics in the field of aerospace. There are also planned visits to engineering and manufacturing companies where you’ll see first-hand the latest breakthroughs in development and technology for future aerospace systems. In addition, you have the advantage of Brunel’s close location to London’s Heathrow Airport for site visits as well as project opportunities, and placement and employment options. Our BEng aerospace engineering course is accredited by both the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). These professional bodies ensure that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited BEng degree in aerospace engineering can be studied full-time over three years, or four years with a placement year. The BEng degree meets the educational requirement to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). You may wish to transfer to the MEng route of study at the end of your second year, subject to meeting the progression requirement. The MEng degree fully meets the educational requirement to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and involves a further year of academic study. We encourage the placement year option. This time in industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on an engineering placement year, you will have the opportunity to work in the aerospace engineering sector. As an extracurricular activity, there is the opportunity to be part of a student-led initiative involving the design and build of an unmanned aircraft vehicle and participating in the IMechE industry-sponsored UAS Challenge (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge)...
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) Foundation
Bachelor's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Technology (with foundation year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Coventry University
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus. This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in aerospace technology. The foundation year seeks to provide opportunities to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Aerospace Technology BEng (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Future Transport Engineering. This degree is designed to provide you with the opportunity to acquire the vital technical and management skills required to join and support the engineering teams, to solve these multi-disciplinary problems in the aerospace industry. **Key benefits of the degree** * Offers a variety of curriculum and learning opportunities, industry insight and a range of technical facilities * Aims to enable you to develop and critically analyse engineering technologies, components and processes utilised in the aerospace industry * Designed for engineering students that are interested in working across global aerospace * Aims to meet the demand for skilled engineers and upon successful completion, graduate career prospects could be wide-ranging, including design, manufacturing, MRO engineering and management * Concentrates on engineering mathematics, aircraft systems, control systems, aerodynamics, aircraft structures and manufacturing, mechanical engineering and engineering management, to provide a strong base from which to start professional work in aerospace design, using the latest software tools See our website for further details. ..
Military Aerospace and Airworthiness
Postgraduate Certificate (2 years) at Cranfield University
The MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness has been designed to address these needs by providing a course aimed specifically at employees in the MoD, the Armed Forces and the international defence industry. It provides practicing engineers with the knowledge and skills to enable them to work more effectively in aerospace engineering, airworthiness, and safety...
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Industrial)
Master's (5 years) at University of Leeds
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft – using science and engineering, computational and analytical skills to design vehicles and structures that interact with the earth’s atmosphere and beyond. From choosing materials which maximise structural strength to optimising aerodynamics and fuel economy, today’s industry-leading aeronautical and aerospace engineers are developing new technologies for use in aviation, defence systems, and spacecraft. Studying aeronautical and aerospace engineering at Leeds will develop your abilities in mathematics, physics, materials and computer science, backed-up with a strong design philosophy – all of which will equip you to design, analyse, manufacture and operate aircraft and aerospace vehicles. You’ll be prepared to help meet the challenges facing the aerospace sector. Our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up to date with industry developments and requirements. That’s one of the reasons why our graduates are so in demand from industry, and why our courses are accredited by the leading professional bodies. **Industrial placement year** This programme gives you the opportunity to undertake a paid industrial placement year as part of the course. Our close industry links give you the platform to apply to a number of major organisations such as Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited and Rolls-Royce. **Why study at Leeds:** - This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. - Get hands on with practical work in each year of study by putting into practice what you have learned by designing, manufacturing and assembling devices and testing their performance. - This is a practical course, so you’ll benefit from specialist facilities including extensive lab space and equipment such as wind tunnels, our high-spec computer cluster for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) work and computational modelling, in aerodynamic analysis for example, and workshop facilities for various rapid prototyping systems. - You’ll develop your programming skills in industry standard languages like Matlab and for microprocessor systems, giving you everything you need to get started on your career in engineering. - Test your learned knowledge in various practical activities and events throughout the course including designing, building and testing a model aircraft and gaining hands-on flying experience at The National Flying Laboratory Centre. - Benefit from our globally recognised research that feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn at Leeds with the latest thinking. - Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with a paid industrial placement year. - Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society MechEngSoc. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for mechanical engineering. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Nottingham Trent University
At NTU, we are developing Aerospace Engineers who are ready to solve practical engineering problems facing the aerospace industry. Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. You’ll leave us well equipped to face today’s challenges and, as we focus on the future of flight, you’ll be ready for the industries next big challenges. Sustainability is a particularly pertinent issue for engineers as many products are designed to have short life-span. That’s why we teach you sustainable design which facilitates the re-use, re-purposing or recycling of materials and components – it’s the focus of one of your first year projects and we have a whole module dedicated to it in your final years. You’ll be learning from the best, with our expert lecturers and researcher who have extensive aerospace industry experience. Additionally, you will work on live industry projects and hear from guest speakers, both on campus and on company visits, to gain the latest knowledge of trends and techniques. **Recognised by Industry** This course is recognised by CDIO, a framework that has a project based learning approach. This framework stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating (CDIO) real-world systems and products. The framework is dedicated to providing students with their initial grounding in engineering through live projects...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Heriot-Watt University
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. 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. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (3 years) at University of Hertfordshire
**Why MSc Aerospace Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire?** - Employment prospects: Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of roles in design, R&D, manufacturing and testing for organisations including Airbus, Boeing Bombardier, and BAE Systems. - Industry accreditation: This course is RAes and IMechE accredited and meets the further learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration. - Industry connections: Benefit from industry-led skills-sessions supported by our established links in the aerospace industry which include strong relations with organisations including Rolls Royce, Thales, and MBDA. - Fantastic facilities: You will have direct access to extensive labs exclusively open for aerospace engineering students including flight simulators, industry-level CAE software packages, and wind tunnels. This is an integrated postgraduate degree programme that brings together the key generic skills of management and research methods with specific modules focusing on aerodynamics and flight mechanics. This approach will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you effectively to analyse technical and or management issues. ..
Aeronautics and Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering with Industrial Placement Year
Master's (5 years) at University of Southampton
Aeronautics and astronautics focuses on fast-moving aircraft and spacecraft in the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. This course will develop your knowledge of overall spacecraft system design, including subsystems and their interfaces, providing excellent preparation for a career in the space industry. The first two years are the same across our Aeronautics and Astronautics degrees and focus on core engineering science, such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, mechanics of flight, fluid dynamics and control, giving you a professional grounding for the design and operation of air vehicles and spacecraft. In your third and fourth years, you will learn to design, examine and test spacecraft systems, as well as understand their environmental impact.. In your third year you will also carry out an individual project, bringing together the concepts and skills you have learned. During your fourth year, you will take further advanced and specialised modules and participate in a group design project, applying your engineering knowledge to solve a real-world problem. Your Industrial Placement Year will enhance your employability, with an additional year-long paid placement in an engineering organisation. You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills that you developed during the early years of your degree, developing vital professional knowledge and skills to prepare you to become a professional engineer after graduation. You will have access to extensive facilities, which include dedicated student design studios and workshops, the largest wind tunnel in any UK university, state-of-the-art jet engine and space propulsion facilities, a flight simulator and a professional manufacturing centre. Our courses are fully accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and Institution of Mechanical Engineers and offer a route to chartered status...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Sheffield Hallam University
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary** - Develop state-of-the-art scientific knowledge in aerospace engineering. - Gain the practical skills to solve complex future aerospace challenges. - Engage in live projects, numerical modelling and experimental techniques. - Address sustainability challenges like decarbonisation and FlyZero-2030. - Develop technology expertise in aviation and next-generation space missions. This course prepares you for diverse roles in aerospace research and development, manufacturing, product design, testing, modelling, simulating and other commercial engineering enterprises. You’ll engage in professional practice from day one, working on industry-led projects and addressing real-world aerospace problems. **For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-Aerospace-Engineering/Full-time**..
Aerospace Engineering with Professional Placement
Bachelor's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Graduates work at Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, General Electric and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering with Advanced Project
Master's (2 years) at University of Hertfordshire
The Advanced Project award aims to develop key employment and professional development skills that you will need to seek employment. You will learn how to deliver successful projects and develop strategies for successful employment after graduation. This is an integrated degree programme that brings together the key generic skills of management and research methods with specific modules focusing on aerodynamics and flight mechanics. This approach will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you effectively to analyse technical and or management issues. The programme aims to: - equip you with the theory and the practice of relevant subjects, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for aerospace and related manufacturing problems - provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work - focus on the links between analysis and design and the supporting skills of management - provide education and experience which enhances prospects of professional employment within the industry. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Sheffield
A carefully designed conversion course for engineering graduates looking to specialise in aerospace. **Course description** This is a fully immersive conversion course for engineering graduates, drawing upon expertise from six departments in the Faculties of Engineering and Science, as well as the University’s Management School. There are close ties with some of the world’s leading aerospace companies. The course has two strands; one for people converting from another discipline to aerospace engineering, and the other for those with a strong aerospace engineering background. For students converting to aerospace engineering, you will study a series of foundational core modules designed to ensure you develop a strong aerospace understanding. For students who already have a strong aerospace engineering background, you can extend your knowledge with a series of advanced core modules designed to enhance your understanding of critical areas in aviation technologies. Both groups also choose from a range of options which includes traditional aeronautical subjects such as materials, structures, aerodynamics and propulsion necessary for the design of high-speed flight and lightweight aircraft, as well as concepts of systems integration and flight control. These options allow you to delve deeper into essential technologies supporting the production of more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft and aerospace systems. Through these options, you'll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your individual interests and career aspirations, by specialising in either aeromechanics or avionics, or by choosing a broad range of subjects that suit your own career path. Our innovative programme of study also includes the chance to design, build and fly an Unmanned Air Vehicle as part of the group design project. You’ll graduate as a highly knowledgeable aerospace engineering specialist. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information. ..
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology)
Bachelor's (3 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Manchester
Immerse yourself in the innovative world of Aerospace Engineering, guided by globally-renowed research at The University of Manchester. Our comprehensive course prepares you for a career in everything from helicopters and heat transfer, to aerodynamics and aerospace design, providing you with the ideal balance of pioneering research and hands-on application. Computational fluid dynamics, turbulence modelling, flow diagnostics - with this foundation, you can specialise as you choose. Designed to match cutting-edge research with industry problem-solving, our graduates find themselves in the fortunate position of entering the workforce as the most sought-after in the UK (THE Graduate Market, 2023). Our robust connections with industry include: BAE Systems, Airbus, Rolls Royce, DSTL, USAF, SBAC, and North West Development Agency. Whether you're a recent engineering or science graduate, a seasoned engineering professional in technical and commercial management, or even someone transitioning from closely related disciplines like Mechanics, Mathematics, or Physics, this Master's programme is meticulously designed to nurture your potential and launch you into the thriving world of aerospace innovation. ..
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Leeds
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft – using science and engineering, computational and analytical skills to design vehicles and structures that interact with the earth’s atmosphere and beyond. From choosing materials which maximise structural strength to optimising aerodynamics and fuel economy, today’s industry-leading aeronautical and aerospace engineers are developing new technologies for use in aviation, defence systems, and spacecraft. Studying an aeronautical and aerospace engineering degree at Leeds will develop your abilities in mathematics, physics, materials and computer science, backed-up with a strong design philosophy – all of which will equip you to design, analyse, manufacture and operate aircraft and aerospace vehicles. You’ll be prepared to help meet the challenges facing the aerospace sector. Our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up to date with industry developments and requirements. That’s one of the reasons why our graduates are so in demand from industry, and why our courses are accredited by the leading professional bodies. **Why study at Leeds:** - This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. - Get hands on with practical work in each year of study by putting into practice what you have learned by designing, manufacturing and assembling devices and testing their performance. - This is a practical course, so you’ll benefit from specialist facilities including extensive lab space and equipment such as wind tunnels, our high-spec computer cluster for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) work and computational modelling, in aerodynamic analysis for example, and workshop facilities for various rapid prototyping systems. - You’ll develop your programming skills in industry standard languages like Matlab and for microprocessor systems, giving you everything you need to get started on your career in engineering. - Test your learned knowledge in various practical activities and events throughout the course including designing, building and testing a model aircraft and gaining hands-on flying experience at The National Flying Laboratory Centre. - Benefit from our globally recognised research that feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn at Leeds with the latest thinking. - Develop your experience and boost your career prospects with our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes. - At the end of your second year, there’s the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MEng, BEng). - Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society MechEngSoc. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for mechanical engineering. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Nottingham Trent University
Among the fastest-growing industries in the UK, aeronautical and aerospace engineering offers a range of career prospects in research and development, testing, and maintenance. So we’ll train you up in everything you need to know, looking outside of traditional aerospace boundaries, and focusing on the future flight where you’ll explore novel propulsion and drone technology. Sustainability is a particularly pertinent issue for engineers as many products are designed to have short life-span. That’s why we teach you sustainable design which facilitates the re-use, re-purposing or recycling of materials and components – it’s the focus of one of your first year projects and we have a whole module dedicated to it in your final years. You’ll be learning from the best, with our expert lecturers and researcher who have extensive aerospace industry experience. Additionally, you will work on live industry projects and hear from guest speakers, both on campus and on company visits, to gain the latest knowledge of trends and techniques. **Recognised by Industry** This course is recognised by CDIO, a framework that has a project based learning approach. This framework stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating (CDIO) real-world systems and products. The framework is dedicated to providing students with their initial grounding in engineering through live projects. ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Imperial College London
Develop engineering, computational, and analytical skills, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aerospace industry. Before choosing to continue or transfer to another course, all students apply to this degree, MEng Aeronautical Engineering (H401). You'll gain a solid understanding of aerodynamics, lightweight structures, and structural mechanics, as well as flight mechanics. You will study mechatronics, flight mechanics, propulsion and turbomachinery during year two, as well as attend a flight-testing course at Cranfield University's National Flying Laboratory Centre. In years three and four, you can choose from an extensive range of optional modules on specialist topics, allowing you to focus on aeronautical engineering areas of interest and access cutting-edge research. A group project in year three gives you the chance to simulate the work of a design team to take a design concept through different stages. During year four, you will complete a variety of advanced modules and an individual research project to allow you to pursue your own research. **Professional accreditation** This degree is professionally accredited by the following organisations on behalf of the Engineering Council: - Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad. With this integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Bath
Specialise in aerospace design, performance, analysis and systems. Develop the engineering skills for a career in the aerospace industry. In your first two years of study, you’ll focus on learning the core mechanical engineering principles and the role of a professional engineer. You’ll explore how to incorporate design into the science, manufacturing and management elements of engineering so that you can build, analyse and test a product. Building on this, you’ll go on to specialise by studying areas including aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, structures and performance. To develop a full understanding of aircraft from design to manufacture, you’ll work with professional engineers from an aerospace manufacturer and take a flight test course at a local airfield. At Bath, we want to make sure you have the transferable skills engineers need in industry. You’ll develop complex problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as professional behaviours. You’ll explore how what you do as an engineer can impact the world around us and consider the ethical and environmental responsibilities this involves. Our course focuses on giving you opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt through practical project work. You’ll work on a group project to design a new aircraft to a specification given by industry or for entry into a competition such as the annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge. In your final year, you’ll choose from a range of specialist units and complete an individual research project that could be based on simulation, experimentation or design. You can choose to move between any of our BEng and MEng courses up to the end of your second year. This empowers you to take your degree in a direction that best suits your ambitions...
Engineering (Aeronautical)
Master's (4 years) at Durham University
**Course details** Enter the exciting world of engineering and gain the skills you need to plan, design and analyse engineering projects aligned to the needs of local, national and global industry. This degree delivers the breadth and depth that you will need to succeed in the world of engineering. It is designed to produce graduates who will go on to lead engineering teams. A common first two years in General Engineering provide you with the broad knowledge required to effectively work on multi-disciplinary engineering problems. The course structure offers a huge amount of flexibility – you could join us on a civil engineering pathway but decide to pursue aeronautical engineering at the end of your second year. We believe in empowering our students to make informed decisions that would best serve their future careers. **Why Durham University?** Engineering at Durham is designed to develop talented, modern engineers who are equipped with the skills to solve problems across traditional discipline boundaries – from offshore wind turbines to electro-mechanical devices manufactured on a microchip. We consider Engineering as an integrated subject so, whichever degree you choose, you will study a common General Engineering for the first two years. After this time, you will have developed enough knowledge to make an informed decision about your future, both in terms of your discipline and the length of your degree, with transfer possible between the courses up to the end of the second year. All courses are accredited by the relevant professional institution. Our MEng programmes fulfil the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status. **Facilities** We are one of the most comprehensively equipped engineering departments in the UK with dedicated teaching laboratories and advanced facilities, including the newly refurbished electrical laboratory, wind tunnels, microelectronics clean rooms, a geotechnical engineering laboratory and powerful computers for computationally demanding projects. **Rankings** **3rd** in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 **5th** in the Guardian University Guide 2026 **5th** in the UK Complete University Guide 2026 **Top 100** in the QS World University Rankings 2026 **Careers Opportunities** We have an outstanding reputation for employability. Our students have a dedicated careers contact who is available to offer advice and carry out mock interviews. Our Industrial Partnership Committee of around 20 local, national and international companies will ensure you have access to the best employment opportunities. With subject specific skills, industry knowledge and transferable skills, such as problem solving, information technology, teamwork, presentation, project planning and management, you will be attractive to employers across many sectors. Our graduates are employed in many sectors across the world including roles in civil, mechanical, electronic, electrical, manufacturing, design, aeronautics and systems engineering, and as consultants, technology analysts and software developers. Examples of high-profile employers include BP, Rolls Royce, and BAE Systems...
Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace
Master's (1 year) at University of Strathclyde
**This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and provides a route for you to achieve Chartered Engineer status.** It has been developed to provide high-calibre mechanical engineering graduates with an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical engineering topics together with generic skills that will allow them to contribute effectively post graduation. The course helps you to become a specialist in the area of aerospace. You'll also have the opportunity to take modules in general skills such as project management and risk analysis. These are necessary skills for any professional aerospace engineer...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Leicester
This is for you if you are interested in studying Aerospace Engineering at an advanced level. The course builds upon the General Engineering structure of the Department of Engineering. Hence, you will be exposed to a wide range of subjects across the Aerodynamics and Fluids, Materials and Control themes. There are few General Engineering departments in the UK which can offer such a broad perspective. The modules of the course are organised in four themes. Control, Fluids, and Mechanics of Materials are core aerospace technology themes, which match the research background of the staff of the Department of Engineering. The fourth theme is the application of systems engineering to aerospace projects and missions. The course includes the option of an industrial placement, which is a great way to gain valuable experience. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies with a Year in Industry
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). This programme is very similar to that of the Aerospace Engineering degree programmes (H425 and H421) but also introduces elements of pilot studies for students interested in becoming pilots. In Year One, the Pilot studies module (based on the PPL ground school syllabus) complements the flight training programme of 20 hours which is mandatory. In Year Two, the Pilot studies module is based on the Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabus. Work placement/Year in industry - Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience to enhance their employability by applying for a summer internship or a year placement with an approved company/organisation. The School of Engineering MEng and BEng with a year in industry programmes are available to all* students. Whilst the School of Engineering and the University will provide the necessary support and guidance, it is the responsibility of the student to secure an industrial placement. Applicants should note that industrial placements are highly sought after and competition to be accepted into one can be significant. They therefore cannot be guaranteed. Students who fail to secure a suitable placement offer will transfer back to the standard version of the programme without a year in industry. *Overseas students are applicable, though restrictions may apply. Read more: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/international/livingandworking/workingduringyourstudies/ ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Surrey
**Why choose this course** - As a BEng or MEng student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and learn from world-leading experts in the field. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. **What you will study** Our aerospace engineering courses encompass advanced materials, design, aerodynamics, space systems, propulsion, and the latest in computational and simulation tools. With our research-led teaching, specialists will guide you in areas such as aircraft and environmental aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics and modelling of flows in gas-turbine engines (with links to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre). You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Sheffield
You'll gain both breadth and depth of knowledge across the full range of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. You'll also gain the additional project management experience and practical skills which employers demand on this four year course. **With an integrated masters, launch your career with this four year masters degree in aerospace engineering – gaining an advanced understanding of essential theories, and hands-on practice building and flying aircraft.** Years one to three of this course follow the curriculum of our MEng. Working with our leading academics, you’ll learn about propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control. By choosing to take an MEng, you’ll be taking a longer period of study with an integrated masters. We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. And of course you will gain the hand-on experience of flying and building aircraft. In year three, you’ll decide whether to focus on avionic systems or aeromechanics, and complete an investigative project of your choice. This sets you up for a fourth year exploring your chosen path in greater detail. From space systems and space weather, to materials and manufacturing, Sheffield’s Aerospace Engineering MEng gives you the advanced skills and knowledge vital to a successful career. **This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.** **Why study this course?** - **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023. - **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron. - **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies. - **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extra curricular activities also include entering national and international competitions. - **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Queen's University Belfast
Aerospace Engineering is at the cutting edge of technology, applying scientific principles to the design, development and service of some of the most technologically advanced engineering products in the world. Aerospace engineers are responsible for not only the development of commercial aeroplanes and helicopters, but also spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Aerospace engineers work in multidisciplinary environments, designing and supporting vehicles which operate in extreme settings. With the ability to succeed in such diverse and challenging situations, aerospace engineers are naturally versatile, opening up a wide range of career opportunities, and our graduates can be found in leading private and public sector companies worldwide. The School has an international reputation for its contributions to the development of engineering education. For example, it is currently playing a leading role in the CDIO initiative (www.cdio.org) to enhance engineering education, involving universities from around the world...
Aerospace Engineering
Doctorate / PhD (6 years) at Queen's University Belfast
Our society needs exceptional engineers who can understand, create and harness technology to address our shared global challenges. Without these individuals our long-term success as technologically advanced societies and economies will be diminished. Undertaking a PhD in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering will enable you to make a real difference, positively impacting your career and through your research improving engineering methods and practice, and ultimately society. Research undertaken by PhD students in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering forms a critical part of our research portfolio. Our research portfolio is ranked 24th in the UK with 96% of our Engineering research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent [REF 2021/ Times Higher Education]. What is more the REF2021 assessment, which is carried out by panels of academics and international experts, rated over 99% of the university research environment as world-leading or internationally excellent. Within this environment our PhD students research within the broad topics of design, materials, manufacturing, and energy. Joining us as a PhD student you will be part of a dynamic environment and will study alongside students from many countries worldwide. It is a lively community of over 100 students, in which you will have the opportunity to develop both career and life skills, for example by participating in cohort training and mentoring programmes and student led social and cultural activities. A PhD studentship is an investment in your personal development, worth over £100,000. Many of our PhD graduates take-up academic roles, while others go on to play leading roles in industry or become entrepreneurs. A PhD provides many benefits, among others it provides a range of “transferable skills”, such as independent and critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills, leadership, and self-confidence. Because of these developed characteristics we see that many industry leaders hold a PhD. You will likely get a higher salary after graduation from a PhD than you do three years after an undergraduate degree. More importantly, you will get a different type of job and likely make progress faster through promotion and reward mechanisms. This, of course, depends on your ambition, but a PhD builds an exceptional career foundation. ..
Aeronautical Engineering (HTQ)
Diploma (2 years) at Leicester College
This is a two-year full-time programme in which a Higher National Certificate (HNC) is completed in year one and Higher National Diploma (HND) in year two. With a career in engineering as your chosen route, this level 4/5 course offers a pathway in Aeronautical engineering. The HNC/HND in engineering course is designed to enable students who may have come through a vocational route to progress into higher education, building on the knowledge gained at level 3. On successful completion of the first year of the course, you may continue to the level 5 HND in engineering. Once you have achieved the HND (after two years of study) you will be able to apply to study for a further year to obtain a full degree at university. This qualification is well regarded throughout the industry and the academic world. Career opportunities include managerial and technical positions in aeronautical engineering...
Aerospace Satellite Engineering (Extended Degree)
Bachelor's (5 years) at Northumbria University
Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation. Our new BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector. Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space. Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET. ..
Engineering Metals for High Performance Applications in Aerospace and Related Technologies
Doctorate / PhD (4 years) at Swansea University
Our EngD projects, run by our Materials and Manufacturing Academy (M2A), are defined by our long standing industrial sponsors and address operational requirements identified by these companies. Projects are focused on our established areas of functional coatings, computer modelling and advanced materials and manufacturing. Research into advanced, structural materials is undertaken in conjunction with the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Materials based at Swansea. These projects are funded by the EPSRC Strategic Partnership in Structural Metals for Gas Turbines. **Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.**..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Bristol
This four-year course in Aerospace Engineering combines advanced theory with practical experience and is tailored to equip you with the broad set of skills required to solve the engineering problems of the future. You will study a wide range of subjects, organised across four main themes: aerodynamics, structures and materials, dynamics and control, and systems and design. You will apply your knowledge and professional engineering skills to diverse applications such as fixed and rotary wing aircraft, spacecraft and space missions, and renewable energy. The first two years of the course are devoted to core concepts, which are taught via lectures, supported by practical experience through coursework, and computer and physical lab activities. In addition to core theoretical knowledge, you will develop wider skills, such as teamwork and presentation skills, as part of our design-build-test project. The third-year research project will allow you to apply your technical knowledge to tackle an open-ended problem; for example, the automated landing of an unmanned air vehicle (UAV), design of a potential space mission, or experimental testing of advanced composite materials. You will be working closely with academics who are world-leading specialists in their research areas, and make use of our extensive facilities. The degree is capped off by a group design project in the final year. This is an industrial-focussed project where you will work in groups to undertake the design of a whole aerospace vehicle, and replicate processes found in industry. You could be asked to design a hydrogen-powered civil aircraft, a future uncrewed aerial vehicle, or even an interplanetary science mission. In the final year, you also select optional units, which allow you to specialise in the areas that most suit your interests and career plans. Bristol lies at the heart of aerospace engineering in the country, and our Industrial Liaison Office organises company engagement through all years of the course, making the most of nearby aerospace companies. The diversity of topics in aerospace engineering makes this a challenging degree, but the reward is a uniquely broad education which equips you for an exciting career in solving the problems of the future...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Bristol
This three-year course in Aerospace Engineering combines advanced theory with practical experience and is tailored to equip you with the broad set of skills required to solve the engineering problems of the future. You will study a wide range of subjects, organised across four main themes: aerodynamics, structures and materials, dynamics and control, and systems and design. You will apply your knowledge and professional engineering skills to diverse applications such as fixed and rotary wing aircraft, spacecraft and space missions, and renewable energy. The first two years of the course are devoted to core concepts, which are taught via lectures, supported by practical experience through coursework, and computer and physical lab activities. In addition to core theoretical knowledge, you will develop wider skills, such as teamwork and presentation skills, as part of our design-build-test project. The third-year research project will allow you to apply your technical knowledge to tackle an open-ended problem; for example, the automated landing of an unmanned air vehicle (UAV), design of a potential space mission, or experimental testing of advanced composite materials. You will be working closely with academics who are world-leading specialists in their research areas, and make use of our extensive facilities. Bristol lies at the heart of aerospace engineering in the country, and our Industrial Liaison Office organises company engagement through all years of the course, making the most of nearby aerospace companies. The diversity of topics in aerospace engineering makes this a challenging degree, but the reward is a uniquely broad education which equips you for an exciting career in solving the problems of the future...
Aerospace Engineering with Placement
Master's (5 years) at Brunel University London
Our Aerospace Engineering MEng degree is an exciting, hands-on specialist course that has been developed to equip you with advanced knowledge and management skills to meet the real world needs of the global aerospace industry. You will be introduced to fundamental engineering subjects such as structures, materials, fluids, and maths, and gain skills in technical drawing. You’ll then learn about the principles of aircraft design and progress to specialist subjects such as propulsion systems, and aerospace structures. Then you move on to higher-level topics including advanced aerodynamics, space mechanics, and the design and analysis of aircraft and spacecraft systems. You will also acquire specialist knowledge on current aerospace engineering topics concerning flight safety, environmental impact, and fuel efficiency. You’ll have access to a range of technical facilities including our aerospace/aviation laboratory, full-motion engineering flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, anechoic chamber for aero-acoustic experiments, and 3D printing in the digital fabrication workshop. Industry standard specialist software for aircraft design is available for you to use 24 hours a day in high-performance computing clusters. During your time at Brunel, you will benefit from guest lectures delivered by industry professionals who present a valuable insight into current, challenging topics in the field of aerospace. There are also planned visits to engineering and manufacturing companies where you’ll see first-hand the latest breakthroughs in development and technology for future aerospace systems. In addition, you have the advantage of Brunel’s close location to London’s Heathrow Airport for site visits as well as project opportunities, and placement and employment options. Our MEng aerospace engineering course is accredited by both the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). These professional bodies ensure that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited MEng degree in aerospace engineering can be studied full-time over four years, or five years with a placement year. The MEng degree fully meets the educational requirement to fast track you to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. We encourage the placement year option. This time in industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on an engineering placement year, you will have the opportunity to work in the aerospace engineering sector. Brunel Engineers is an annual exhibition that showcases our engineering talent at its finest. It’s a great way for you to network with leading aerospace engineering experts and show them the innovative, creative and enterprising work you have produced during your time at Brunel. As an extracurricular activity, there is also the opportunity to be part of a student-led initiative involving the design and build of an unmanned aircraft vehicle and participating in the IMechE industry-sponsored UAS Challenge (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge)...
Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience
Master's (5 years) at University of Manchester
The MEng Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry. As a graduate from The University of Manchester, you'll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. You'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. Perhaps you'd prefer to work in areas such as design or development? Or you could end up working in the testing and operation of vehicles and systems. We'll give you a theoretical knowledge of engineering science, in addition to a solid base of practical skills, an understanding of design, comprehension of the commercial world and competence in transferable skills (problem solving, team working, creativity, adaptability and IT). You'll be taught using interactive learning approaches and using cutting-edge and industry-standard tools. The additional MEng year combines engineering science taught in previous years into multi-faceted, commercially-realistic projects allowing you to demonstrate your applied skills in addition to your technical skills. Additional specialist units allow you to focus on advanced topics taught by world-leading researchers. The course also includes a year out on placement, working and gaining experience in a relevant industry. The degree also provides you with an excellent route should you wish to proceed to further postgraduate research. The sky really is the limit!..
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Master's (4 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). This programme is very similar to that of the Aerospace Engineering degree programmes (H425 and H421) but also introduces elements of pilot studies for students interested in becoming pilots. In Year One, the Pilot studies module (based on the PPL ground school syllabus) complements the flight training programme of 20 hours which is mandatory. In Year Two, the Pilot studies module is based on the Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabus. This programme is accredited by: The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Swansea University
Studying an MEng Aerospace Engineering degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered. During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed. This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry..
Aeronautical Engineering For England (HTQ)
Diploma (1 year) at Lincoln College
**The HND Aeronautical Engineering for England (HTQ) programme is ideal for students wishing to work within the aviation industry. Students firstly study the HNC Aeronautical Engineering for England and then have the option to progress to the HND.** Designed to help students build technical knowledge and skills, our course focuses on the underlying principles of aeronautical engineering. Students can develop the skills to recognise and alleviate risk, create a safe and efficient operating environment, and assess vital information. With a focus on the future, students can also build transferable skills and learn about the decision-making methods used by industry. The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is at Level 5 (the same as the first and second year of a UK honours degree). It is a seven-unit qualification which involves studying four mandatory core subjects and a further three specialist subjects. The units have been selected to meet a broad range of local industry needs. Our aeronautical engineering students will be based in our aviation and engineering classrooms, workshops and emulation zone that keep teaching and learning apace with cutting-edge innovation and discovery including the use of virtual reality technologies and a flight simulator. We have a strong focus on employability, and our training partners and professional connections can give students the chance to immerse themselves in the industry. Our close proximity to East Midlands Airport, along with other regional aviation partners, means students have the opportunity for networking, seasonal jobs and work placements where available. At ASI Newark, students learn from skilled lecturers who have a high level of working knowledge, based on industry experience. Their teaching is designed to enable students to gain a deep insight into the latest trends and requirements of the aerospace and aviation sector. As well as receiving interesting lectures and seminars, students are also supported by personal tutors, module leaders and course leaders. In addition, guest speakers often deliver sessions for students within ASI to enrich their learning. Previously we have welcomed speakers from Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet and East Midlands Airport. Assessments are mainly by assignment with some testing in the analytical subjects. As part of the programme, students can choose to take an optional structured pilot training programme delivered by external partners at an additional cost that could lead to a Private Pilot Licence (PPL). More details can be found on the ASI website. This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs are technical qualifications that have been developed by employers and awarding bodies so students can develop the skills that employers want...
Space Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Birmingham
Want to help design a spacecraft or take part in a space mission? Push the boundaries of space exploration with our Space Engineering MSc. You could play a role in helping us explore further than ever before. On our course you’ll learn advanced concepts of spacecraft engineering ready for a career in this hugely exciting sector. Our MSc programme prioritises high-quality teaching and learning, emphasising inquiry-based and independent study methods. This approach ensures that our graduates are equipped to become high-caliber professionals, with the skills needed to thrive in technical roles within the space industry. You'll cover the full life cycle of space missions with a focus on the space environment and its hazards and mitigation, and materials and manufacturing for space applications. Our course prepares you with a broad knowledge and research skills of spacecraft technology and engineering, and you can choose to specialise in areas such as space weather, radar or sustainability. Our flexible programme will allow you to specialise in the area of spacecraft engineering that aligns best with your skills and career goals. Leverage our strong industry connections to enrich your dissertation projects and establish valuable networking opportunities for your future career endeavors. Experience high-quality teaching and learning through enquiry-based and independent study...
Aerospace Systems
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Glasgow
**AEROSPACE SYSTEMS:**- Aerospace systems focuses on the design and use of onboard systems found on most aircraft and spacecraft, and how these systems may be used to improve the operation and performance of aerospace vehicles. The development of new aircraft and the increase in the complexity of aircraft systems fuel the demand for aerospace systems engineers, with opportunities in the fields of software and hardware design, simulation and expert systems. Past graduates have gained employment with companies such as QinetiQ, Logica, BAE Systems, Thales and Unisys. BEng students who perform well may transfer to the MEng programme on completion of years 1, 2 and 3...
Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year
Master's (5 years) at University of Nottingham
Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector. Our department has links with companies including: - Airbus - Boeing - Rolls-Royce Aerospace Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry. Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in: - flight physics - airframe - systems Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules, such as technical and management topics. You will also complete an in-depth final project, to prepare you to enter industry. Our four-year MEng course is the preferred route to achieving Chartered Engineer status. It will give you a deeper understanding of the role of aerospace engineering compared to our BEng course. **Why choose this course?** - 7th in the UK for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025) - 12th in the UK for Aerospace Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects - Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused - Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two - Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace **Important information** This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying...
Aerospace Electronic Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Southampton
This three-year BEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering degree will enable you to gain the skills fundamental to modern aerospace electronic systems, both theoretical and practical. The course has been specifically designed to focus on electronics for aerospace and spacecraft systems. Key areas of study include electronic circuits and systems, flight mechanics and aerospace systems, radar techniques and applications, guidance, navigation and control, space systems engineering, digital systems and microprocessors, programming and computer engineering, devices and solid state electronics and mathematics. You will have the opportunity to design, simulate and build a unique aerospace electronic system as part of your third year individual project, and will collaborate with an academic working at the cutting-edge of research to develop analytical and innovative solutions to engineering problems. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Southampton has consistently ranked in the UK top 5 over recent years (Guardian University Guide, Complete University Guide and The Times and Sunday Times). We have an unrivalled reputation for our facilities, and have recently invested £8m in our student facilities for computer science and electrical and electronic engineering. You’ll be prepared to work in a wide variety of areas and fields; we have strong relationships with employers, and our graduates are particularly in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace. Our dedicated careers hub run an annual careers fair and have a dedicated startup incubator, Future Worlds, to support student enterprise. Our BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and we are members of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UK-ESF) and IET Power Academy...
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Master's (4 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**Course Overview** Are you fascinated by aircraft? This course combines the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of Aerospace Engineering. **Why study with us** - 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. - You’ll undertake Private Pilot License (PPL) theoretical studies in Year 2. - There’s an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3. **What you’ll do** - You’ll graduate with a rounded education in aerospace engineering which can lead to a wide range of career options. - Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities. - Fine tune your practical skills using the University’s excellent flight simulators and UAV lab. **Future Careers** Studying Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies leads to careers in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors. ..
Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Nottingham
Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector. Our department has links with companies including: - Airbus - Boeing - Rolls-Royce Aerospace Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry. Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in: - flight physics - airframe - systems Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules. **Why choose this course?** - 7th in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025) - 12th in the UK for Aerospace Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects - Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused - Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two - Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace **Important information** This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Bristol
The MSc Aerospace Engineering programme is designed for engineering graduates wishing to develop knowledge of advanced aerospace engineering topics, and hone skills required to make them succeed in industry. Students graduating from this programme will have the knowledge and skills required to tackle the big questions facing the aerospace sector, and would be looking to lead in developing next-generation solutions. The programme is for graduates who have a first degree in either Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another engineering topic that contains a good amount of aerospace content. All students will be able to hone their existing engineering knowledge, and develop a higher understanding of aerospace engineering. For those with a more general engineering degree, this programme will allow them to specialise in aerospace engineering meaning they can transition to working in the aerospace sector. All students will be joining the University of Bristol, which has a long history of nationally-leading aerospace teaching. The City of Bristol is also the centre of aerospace engineering in the UK, with Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN, Leonardo and Boeing (to name a few) within a few minutes of the University. Uniquely, this programme allows students to either tailor their degree around a specialism they find interesting, or remain general. Optional units that reflect the research expertise at Bristol means students could specialise in, for example, aerodynamics or composites, or remain more general by taking broader options in, for example, space engineering or wind energy. As well as this, students will work on a group multidisciplinary design task, with a brief that mimics industrial design problems. Students will apply their advanced aerospace engineering knowledge, and develop key soft skills such as communication and team-working to perform the conceptional design of an aircraft. The knowledge and skills that students will develop during the degree will put them on the path to success in their future careers...
Avionic Systems Design option - MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design
Master's (1 year) at Cranfield University
**With the ever-increasing traffic density of civil aircraft, and the need for increased military precision in conflicts around the world, safer aircraft operations require more sophisticated avionic systems.** This specialist option of the MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design provides you with an understanding of avionic systems design, analysis, development, test and airframe integration. **Who is it for?** This course is suitable for students with a background in aeronautical or mechanical engineering or those with relevant industrial experience. It provides a taught engineering programme with a focus on the technical, business and management aspects of aircraft design in the civil and military aerospace sectors. **Why this course?** The Avionic Systems Design option aims to provide an understanding of avionic systems design, analysis, development, test and airframe integration. This includes a detailed look at robust and fault-tolerant flight control, advanced 4D flight management and RNP navigation, self-separation and collision avoidance and advanced digital data communications systems, as well as pilot-friendly and intelligent cockpit displays and situation awareness. The course also covers future ATM systems which have been at the forefront of postgraduate education in aerospace engineering since 1946. Aerospace Vehicle Design at Cranfield University was one of the original foundation courses of the College of Aeronautics. Graduates of this course are eligible to join the Cranfield College of Aeronautics Alumni Association (CCAAA), an active community which hold a number of networking and social events throughout the year. You will have the opportunity to fly during a Student Experience Flight in our National Flying Laboratory Centre’s (NFLC) light aircraft. This flight experience will complement your MSc studies, focussing on the effects of controls, aircraft stability and angle of attack. During the flight you will have the opportunity to take control of the aircraft. Each experience is 2 to 3 hours in duration and includes a pre-flight safety briefing outlining the details of the manoeuvres to be flown, a flight of approximately 1 hour, and a post-flight debrief. Cranfield University is well located for students from all over the world, and offers a range of library and support facilities to support your studies. This enables students from all over the world to complete this qualification whilst balancing work/life commitments. Informed by industry The course has an Industrial Advisory Committee with senior members from major UK aerospace companies, government bodies and the military services. The committee meets twice a year to review and advise on course content, acquisition skills and other attributes are desirable from graduates of the course. Panel members include: • Airbus, • BAE Systems, • Boeing, • Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, • GKN Aerospace, • Messier-Dowty, • Royal Air Force, • Royal Australian Air Force, • Thales UK. We also arrange visits to sites such as BAE Systems, Thales, GKN and RAF bases which specialise in the maintenance of military aircraft. This allows you to get up close to the aircraft and components to help with ideas for the group project. **Accreditation** The Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc is accredited by Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for further learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Master's (5 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This unique course gives you the flexibility to pursue an engineering career designing aircraft from a pilot’s perspective, or to take the first step to become a commercial pilot. The compulsory flying element is mainly in the Final Year and is provided by a nationally recognised flight centre either in the UK or the US. There are additional fees for this, but at an attractively discounted rate compared to other flight centres. There are also opportunities to fly in the First and Second Years as an extracurricular activity, including the chance to use various flight simulators. The MEng’s extra year will deepen your knowledge of aerospace systems and develop your business and management skills...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Brighton
Aerospace engineers are designing and innovating the air- and space-craft that we use to explore our world and the universe. They are challenging the norm by coming up with solutions to complex engineering issues and shaping research, development and production across the sector. Our Aerospace Engineering MEng includes a year of masters-level study to develop your technical understanding, management and leadership skills to support your career progression. You’ll learn with a team who have an international reputation for research and take part in exciting and challenging projects arising from and contributing to their research. **TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE** - Exciting project work including rocket cars, robots and the international Engineering Without Borders challenge. - Learn with internationally recognised researchers. - Accredited by IMechE and IET. - Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs. - Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges. - Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures. - Gain a year of work experience on placement. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Swansea University
**Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.** Our world-leading technology has contributed to many exciting projects, including aerodynamics for the current world land-speed record car, Thrust SSC, and the future land-speed record car BLOODHOUND SSC and design of the double-decker super-jet Airbus A380. We are seen as a leader in many aspects of aerospace, both internationally and in the UK. We pride ourselves in the extensive collaborations with international companies such as: BAE Systems Rolls-Royce EADS Airbus Research within Engineering at Swansea University is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating our strengths in research areas across the engineering disciplines. Computational mechanics forms the basis for the majority of the MSc by Research projects within these engineering disciplines. **Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.**..
Aerospace Engineering (with Industry)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Leicester
We’ve come a long way since the Wright Brothers. But in an area as innovative as aerospace engineering, the sky truly is the limit. From flight dynamics to aero-engine design, you’ll learn what it takes to make your mark in this exciting field. Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Aerospace Engineering degree starts by providing a broad engineering foundation, which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering subjects. You will then develop further specific knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering. Engineers are innovators who bring about change through their ingenuity, experience and curiosity to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. Their work is central to thriving economies and competitive industries. It is equally important in developing countries where engineers provide appropriate technologies during difficult times of change. Professional engineers have a high degree of specialist knowledge but increasingly they use a broad approach to problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines. This is coupled with an awareness of environmental, social, legal, economic and regulatory aspects of the problem at hand. Specialised lectures on topics such as flight dynamics, aircraft navigation, aero-engine design, aerospace materials and aircraft performance may be given by visiting lecturers from aerospace industry companies. You will have the opportunity to attend a practical flight test course or to use a flight simulator to enhance your knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism. What's the difference? Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms: BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years) MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years) The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng...
Engineering (Aerospace Engineering)
Bachelor's (3 years) at Blackpool and the Fylde College
The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering delivers the core and specialist principles of engineering to equip you with the skills required for an exciting career in this future-oriented sector that opens up international prospects. Graduate positions are available in the research, design and development of civil and military aircrafts, missiles, weapons systems, satellites and space vehicles. Aerospace engineers also work in testing and maintaining aircrafts and systems, and in improving efficiency (speed, weight, fuel consumption). In recent years, aerospace engineering has increasingly oriented towards sustainability, which is reflected by the many roles in the field that address its environmental impact. What's more, this course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer...
Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice
Degree Apprenticeship (4 years) at GKN Aerospace
Are you curious, ambitious, and ready to take your first step into the world of aerospace engineering? This is your chance to earn a degree, gain hands-on experience, and help shape the next generation of aerospace technology - all while getting paid...
Aerospace Engineering (Top-Up)
Bachelor's (1 year) at University of Brighton
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. 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. You’ll develop technical skills and knowledge through hands-on project work using specialist facilities, to help prepare you for your career. **TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE** - Exciting project work. - Learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency. - Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges. - Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs. - Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Wolverhampton
**This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub.** The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of aerospace engineering recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. The first year of study is very much about mastering the underpinning engineering principles, accompanied by an introduction to airframes and aircraft propulsion, engine testing and design. Year two combines mechanical engineering topics, for example thermodynamics and the role of the engineer in society, with specialist topics that include control and aircraft systems, and airflow analysis and simulation. The third year of study includes topics related to supersonic and subsonic aerodynamics, energy and sustainability and new and advanced engineering materials. Should you choose to study the MEng, then specialist topics such as emerging propulsion technologies are accompanied with broadening studies that include business and management accounting, and aircraft and airport operations. Whilst the UK no longer builds complete passenger aircraft, we are leaders in providing aircraft systems. These range from Airbus A380 wings and Boeing Dreamliner thermal management systems to Eurofighter Typhoon wheels and brakes, all powered by Rolls Royce aero engines. The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of aerospace engineering recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree...
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Master's (5 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**Course Overview** Fascinated by aircraft, spacecraft and their technologies? Our Aerospace Engineering Foundation Year Degree is the course for you. You’ll work on a range of vehicles for design, analysis, simulation and test. **Why study with us** - 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. - A group design project will give you valuable experience in team working and development processes. - You’ll get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications. **What you’ll do** - This five-year master’s-level course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry, making it a six-year master’s programme. - You’ll access lectures and masterclasses on topics such as the effective use of computer-aided design software, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis. - You’ll be encouraged to join the Royal Aeronautical Society and to participate in local branch events alongside your studies. **Accreditations** - This MEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer. - This MEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council. **Future careers** Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors. ..
Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
Master's (5 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). Work placement/Year in industry - Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience to enhance their employability by applying for a summer internship or a year placement with an approved company/organisation. The School of Engineering MEng and BEng with a year in industry programmes are available to all* students. Whilst the School of Engineering and the University will provide the necessary support and guidance, it is the responsibility of the student to secure an industrial placement. Applicants should note that industrial placements are highly sought after and competition to be accepted into one can be significant. They therefore cannot be guaranteed. Students who fail to secure a suitable placement offer will transfer back to the standard version of the programme without a year in industry. *Overseas students are applicable, though restrictions may apply. Read more: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/international/livingandworking/workingduringyourstudies/ ..
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) with Professional Placement
Master's (5 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Brunel University London
Our Aerospace Engineering MEng degree is an exciting, hands-on specialist course that has been developed to equip you with advanced knowledge and management skills to meet the real world needs of the global aerospace industry. You will be introduced to fundamental engineering subjects such as structures, materials, fluids, and maths, and gain skills in technical drawing. You’ll then learn about the principles of aircraft design and progress to specialist subjects such as propulsion systems, and aerospace structures. Then you move on to higher-level topics including advanced aerodynamics, space mechanics, and the design and analysis of aircraft and spacecraft systems. You will also acquire specialist knowledge on current aerospace engineering topics concerning flight safety, environmental impact, and fuel efficiency. You’ll have access to a range of technical facilities including our aerospace/aviation laboratory, full-motion engineering flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, anechoic chamber for aero-acoustic experiments, and 3D printing in the digital fabrication workshop. Industry standard specialist software for aircraft design is available for you to use 24 hours a day in high-performance computing clusters. During your time at Brunel, you will benefit from guest lectures delivered by industry professionals who present a valuable insight into current, challenging topics in the field of aerospace. There are also planned visits to engineering and manufacturing companies where you’ll see first-hand the latest breakthroughs in development and technology for future aerospace systems. In addition, you have the advantage of Brunel’s close location to London’s Heathrow Airport for site visits as well as project opportunities, and placement and employment options. Our MEng aerospace engineering course is accredited by both the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). These professional bodies ensure that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited MEng degree in aerospace engineering can be studied full-time over four years, or five years with a placement year. The MEng degree fully meets the educational requirement to fast track you to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. We encourage the placement year option. This time in industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on an engineering placement year, you will have the opportunity to work in the aerospace engineering sector. Brunel Engineers is an annual exhibition that showcases our engineering talent at its finest. It’s a great way for you to network with leading aerospace engineering experts and show them the innovative, creative and enterprising work you have produced during your time at Brunel. As an extracurricular activity, there is also the opportunity to be part of a student-led initiative involving the design and build of an unmanned aircraft vehicle and participating in the IMechE industry-sponsored UAS Challenge (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge)...
Astronautics and Space Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Surrey
**Why choose this course** The night sky presents us with the idea of infinity, and advances in space engineering give us the opportunity to go further and explore more than ever before. At Surrey, we pioneered sophisticated ‘micro-satellites’ in the 1980s. Since then, we’ve maintained a programme of building entire satellites, performing mission planning, working with international launch agencies and providing in-orbit operations. This activity keeps us at the forefront of the space revolution. With Surrey Space Centre on our campus, and our strategic partnership agreements with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Airbus, we are part of the lifeblood of the UK’s industrial space sector. **What you will study** Our MSc is designed to give you the specialist multidisciplinary knowledge and skills required for a career working with space technologies. You’ll have access to all aspects of the design and delivery of spacecraft and payloads. We are the only UK academic institution that develops, builds and operates complete space missions – from initial concept to hardware design, manufacturing and testing to in-orbit operations. All this is controlled by our own spacecraft mission operation ground station at Surrey Space Centre. Because of this, you’ll have the chance to gain first-hand experience of real space missions and how this relates to the taught modules...
Aerospace Engineering with professional placement
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Bath
Specialise in aerospace design, performance, analysis and systems. Develop the engineering skills for a career in the aerospace industry. In your first two years of study, you’ll focus on learning the core mechanical engineering principles and the role of a professional engineer. You’ll explore how to incorporate design into the science, manufacturing and management elements of engineering so that you can build, analyse and test a product. Building on this, you’ll go on to specialise by studying areas including aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, structures and performance. To develop a full understanding of aircraft from design to manufacture, you’ll work with professional engineers from an aerospace manufacturer and take a flight test course at a local airfield. At Bath, we want to make sure you have the transferable skills engineers need in industry. You’ll develop complex problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as professional behaviours. You’ll explore how what you do as an engineer can impact the world around us and consider the ethical and environmental responsibilities this involves. Our course focuses on giving you opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt through practical project work. In your final year, you'll work on a full-time, semester-long, individual project. This could be simulation based or involve experimental measurements taken in the laboratory. You can choose to move between any of our BEng and MEng courses up to the end of your second year. This empowers you to take your degree in a direction that best suits your ambitions...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Sheffield
This course gives you a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. **Launch your career with this three year exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.** From a solid base of essential theories, you’ll explore propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control. As you progress, you’ll tailor the degree to match your career path – choosing to focus on either avionic systems or aeromechanics, and completing an investigative project of your choice. We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. In your final year, you'll work on a research project led by one of our world leading academics. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to fly and build aircraft, take part in national and international competitions, and ultimately graduate with the hands-on experience you need to progress in the aerospace industry. **This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.** **Why study this course?** - **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023. - **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses, or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron. - **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies. - **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extracurricular activities also include entering national and international competitions. - **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects. ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Loughborough University
In our Aeronautical Engineering course, you will be able to specialise in subjects that will be vital to the future of aviation, which go far beyond traditional passenger transport aircraft. There are many exciting challenges facing the sector, from finding environmentally sustainable methods of propulsion to increasing automation that allows unmanned aircraft to complete an ever-increasing range of tasks. This course will prepare you for a career tackling the challenges facing aviation today, and well into the future. In this course, you can study topics such as Autonomous Vehicles, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Noise Control, and Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics, among many others. These are underpinned by learning the fundamentals of engineering and analysis techniques, equipping you for a career not only in the aeronautical and automotive sectors but many others too. As part of the course, you will gain experience in testing and flight procedures by undertaking a flight test course. This includes up to four flights in an aircraft equipped with a flying laboratory. Our course contains modules on Aircraft and Gas Turbine Design too. These allow you to put the theory you have learned into practice as you learn how to produce detailed engineering designs to fulfil specific design briefs. In your final year, you will work as part of a team to design an aircraft of the future and work on your own original research project, working to solve a real-world engineering challenge. Our courses are taught within the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. Our teaching staff are engaged in pioneering research into air and ground transport, which helps keep our course up to date. We bring together outstanding facilities, superb teaching, and strong links with industry to make sure you are completely ready for your future career. **What's the difference between MEng and BEng?** The first two years of the BEng and MEng courses share the same format and structure, with a high level of aeronautical-specific content from day one, underpinned with fundamental engineering topics. The MEng courses differ from the BEng by offering the opportunity to study technical and management topics at a more advanced level, plus the option of studying a modern language. The individual project in the final year of the MEng is a more significant piece of work than for the BEng and may be carried out at an overseas university or in conjunction with an industrial sponsor. All our courses can be studied with or without the industrial placement year. Courses which lead to MEng take four or five years (depending if an industrial placement year is included) whilst the BEng courses take three or four years. The placement is normally taken after the second year, but MEng students can opt to take it after the third year instead. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the commencement of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that the transfer progression criteria have been met...
Space Engineering
Master's (1 year) at Aberystwyth University
The MSc in Space Engineering at Aberystwyth University is the perfect choice for graduates with a first degree in a STEM subject who wish to develop knowledge and skills relevant to Space Exploration. You will be taught by experts in Space Science and Technology and will be given the opportunity to undertake project work alongside active researchers who are members of international teams and space missions studying the Sun, the Moon, planets and exoplanets. In the UK the space sector aims to achieve a 10% share of the estimated £400 billion per annum global space market by 2030, and here in Wales, the target is a 5% market share (Wales: A Sustainable Space Nation, 2022). As such there is an ongoing need for suitably qualified and technically competent engineering graduates within the space and allied sectors. Designed to meet the needs of students pursuing a career in research as well as those seeking to expand their professional skills for a career in industry, this course will prepare you for a successful career in the UK and international space agencies, defence sectors and allied fields. An MSc in Space Engineering will give you the opportunity to tackle the challenges of Space Exploration. You will undertake project work alongside active researchers whose global reach makes this a truly international course that crosses continents. Staff expertise in modelling, visualisation, ground-based experimentation and space instrumentation (with specialisms in photonics and robotics) are also core features of this exciting new course that brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience that cuts across science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business at the University. The range of modules available provides you with a fundamental knowledge of the Solar System and beyond and an appreciation of the technology and skills required to explore extra-terrestrial space, including design, observation, measurement, analysis, communication and project management...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**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. **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. **Accreditations** - This BEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as meeting partial fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer. - This BEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council. **Future careers** Aerospace Engineering could lead to a career in many sectors including aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing...
Astronautics and Space Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Surrey
**Why choose this course** - Having pioneered the small satellite industry 40 years ago, the Surrey Space Centre designs and builds innovative commercial satellites to launch into orbit. - This means our BEng and MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering courses give you a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring academics at the forefront of space engineering. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - With our strong heritage in space study, we're widely recognised as one of the best astronautical engineer universities in the UK. **What you will study** You’ll apply your knowledge through project work, giving you the opportunity to work closely with academics from Surrey Space Centre. This will enable you to gain practical experience of the technologies that go into space missions. You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (5 years) at University of Surrey
**Why choose this course** - As a BEng or MEng student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and learn from world-leading experts in the field. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. **What you will study** Our aerospace engineering courses encompass advanced materials, design, aerodynamics, space systems, propulsion, and the latest in computational and simulation tools. With our research-led teaching, specialists will guide you in areas such as aircraft and environmental aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics and modelling of flows in gas-turbine engines (with links to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre). You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (5 years) at Coventry University
Our Aerospace Systems Engineering courses develop the skills and knowledge required by graduate engineers to join the teams of aerospace engineers worldwide, designing and developing systems for the next generation of aircraft. The programme aims to enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of systems engineering and how this knowledge is applied in the Aerospace Industry. **Key Course Benefits** - The course helps you develop a thorough, integrated understanding of mechanical, electrical and systems engineering and how this knowledge is applied in the aerospace industry. and you will have the opportunity to learn to apply your knowledge using industry standard tools and practices. - You will be taught by staff with industrial experience, having worked extensively in the sector. Their research expertise ranges from aerodynamics, flight dynamics, aircraft structural analysis, crashworthiness modelling and avionics to human factors in aviation and is utilised both within the research-informed teaching on the course, and in the final year project. - The combined theoretical and practical focus of the programme concentrates on engineering mathematics, mechanical, electrical and thermodynamic design, system simulation and modelling, control systems, aerodynamics, aircraft structures and manufacturing - all of whichgives successful graduates a strong base from which to start your professional work in aerospace design. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience
Bachelor's (4 years) at Queen Mary University of London
Discover how to develop major aviation innovations and find sustainable solutions to make engineering cleaner. From faster cars to greener aircraft, aerospace engineers are advancing innovations in today’s world. Join our Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) accredited course to become part of an industry at the forefront of change, supporting other sectors such as renewable energy and sea transport. We were the first university in the UK to provide a degree in this area in 1907. Today, we use our years of experience to help you hone your skills in top facilities. Our aero lab has everything from wind tunnels to a flight simulator, an anechoic chamber to a jet engine simulator. Immersed in industry Our academic team are experts in all four areas of the field: aerodynamics, propulsion and power, aerostructures, and systems. We also bring in guest speakers from organisations including Airbus and Altair Engineering. You’ll hear about specific issues, from the effect of pandemics on aviation to modern energy challenges. You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. Our Industrial Liaison Forum day is a chance to impress potential employers as you present your project findings. Aviation, defence forces or research centres – where will you apply your skills when you graduate? Our Aerospace Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng and our MEng programmes meet the academic requirements for CEng. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords...
Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Loughborough University
In our Aeronautical Engineering course, you will be able to specialise in subjects that will be vital to the future of aviation, which go far beyond traditional passenger transport aircraft. There are many exciting challenges facing the sector, from finding environmentally sustainable methods of propulsion to increasing automation that allows unmanned aircraft to complete an ever-increasing range of tasks. This course will prepare you for a career tackling the challenges facing aviation today, and well into the future. In this course, you can study topics such as Autonomous Vehicles, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Noise Control, and Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics, among many others. These are underpinned by learning the fundamentals of engineering and analysis techniques, equipping you for a career not only in the aeronautical and automotive sectors but many others too. As part of the course, you will gain experience in testing and flight procedures by undertaking a flight test course. This includes up to four flights in an aircraft equipped with a flying laboratory. Our course contains modules on Aircraft and Gas Turbine Design too. These allow you to put the theory you have learned into practice as you learn how to produce detailed engineering designs to fulfil specific design briefs. In your final year, you will work as part of a team to design an aircraft of the future and work on your own original research project, working to solve a real-world engineering challenge. Our courses are taught within the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. Our teaching staff are engaged in pioneering research into air and ground transport, which helps keep our course up to date. We bring together outstanding facilities, superb teaching, and strong links with industry to make sure you are completely ready for your future career. **What's the difference between MEng and BEng?** The first two years of the BEng and MEng courses share the same format and structure, with a high level of aeronautical-specific content from day one, underpinned with fundamental engineering topics. The MEng courses differ from the BEng by offering the opportunity to study technical and management topics at a more advanced level, plus the option of studying a modern language. The individual project in the final year of the MEng is a more significant piece of work than for the BEng and may be carried out at an overseas university or in conjunction with an industrial sponsor. All our courses can be studied with or without the industrial placement year. Courses which lead to MEng take four or five years (depending if an industrial placement year is included) whilst the BEng courses take three or four years. The placement is normally taken after the second year, but MEng students can opt to take it after the third year instead. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the commencement of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that the transfer progression criteria have been met...
Aerospace Satellite Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Northumbria University
Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation. Our new MEng (Hons) Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector. This course combines 3 years of undergraduate study with an added 1 year postgraduate masters degree, which you will automatically progress onto providing you successfully complete the first 3 years of your course. To find out more about how our integrated masters courses work, click here. Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space. Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET...
Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at Swansea University
Studying an Aerospace Engineering degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered. The integrated Engineering Foundation Year programme can lead to any full engineering degree. It is not a qualification in its own right, but the first year of a four-year BEng degree. As all Engineering Foundation Year students study all the same modules, there is a good rapport amongst students which creates a friendly and supportive study atmosphere. During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed. This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry...
Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). Work placement/Year in industry - Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience to enhance their employability by applying for a summer internship or a year placement with an approved company/organisation. The School of Engineering MEng and BEng with a year in industry programmes are available to all* students. Whilst the School of Engineering and the University will provide the necessary support and guidance, it is the responsibility of the student to secure an industrial placement. Applicants should note that industrial placements are highly sought after and competition to be accepted into one can be significant. They therefore cannot be guaranteed. Students who fail to secure a suitable placement offer will transfer back to the standard version of the programme without a year in industry. *Overseas students are applicable, though restrictions may apply. Read more: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/international/livingandworking/workingduringyourstudies/ ..
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Master's (5 years) at University of Leeds
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft – using science and engineering, computational and analytical skills to design vehicles and structures that interact with the earth’s atmosphere and beyond. From choosing materials which maximise structural strength to optimising aerodynamics and fuel economy, today’s industry-leading aeronautical and aerospace engineers are developing new technologies for use in aviation, defence systems, and spacecraft. Studying aeronautical and aerospace engineering at Leeds will develop your abilities in mathematics, physics, materials and computer science, backed-up with a strong design philosophy – all of which will equip you to design, analyse, manufacture and operate aircraft and aerospace vehicles. You’ll be prepared to help meet the challenges facing the aerospace sector. Our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up to date with industry developments and requirements. That’s one of the reasons why our graduates are so in demand from industry, and why our courses are accredited by the leading professional bodies. **Why study at Leeds:** - This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. - Get hands on with practical work in each year of study by putting into practice what you have learned by designing, manufacturing and assembling devices and testing their performance. - This is a practical course, so you’ll benefit from specialist facilities including extensive lab space and equipment such as wind tunnels, our high-spec computer cluster for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) work and computational modelling, in aerodynamic analysis for example, and workshop facilities for various rapid prototyping systems. - You’ll develop your programming skills in industry standard languages like Matlab and for microprocessor systems, giving you everything you need to get started on your career in engineering. - Test your learned knowledge in various practical activities and events throughout the course including designing, building and testing a model aircraft and gaining hands-on flying experience at The National Flying Laboratory Centre. - Benefit from our globally recognised research that feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn at Leeds with the latest thinking. - Develop your experience and boost your career prospects with our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes. - Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society MechEngSoc. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for mechanical engineering. ..
Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry)
Bachelor's (3 years) at Teesside University
**Optional year in industry**: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence. Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking. **Course overview**: Aerospace engineers design, test and build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles. If you have a passion for flight and space technology and want to become an engineer with varied skills, then this course is for you. You develop your knowledge and understanding of aerospace engineering subjects, including design, fluids, mechanics, flight control systems, structures, materials, propulsion, flight dynamics and aircraft performance. You are taught mainly at the University’s campus in Middlesbrough, but you have access to the extensive aerospace engineering workshops at Hartlepool College of Further Education. These include a hanger with fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, engines, and a wind tunnel. Free transport is provided between the University and the college should you need it. **Top reasons to study this course** 1. International visits: you have opportunities to travel internationally through student mobility visits or spending a semester studying abroad with one of our partners in countries such as China, the Czech Republic, Spain and Malaysia. 2. Prepare for your studies: develop your understanding of maths with our free online Mathematics for University course 3. Professional accreditation: this degree is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer. **After the course**: We prepare you for the world of work by giving you the opportunity to go on work placements, take part in industry events and to undertake industry-relevant project work. You gain skills relevant to the aerospace industry and other sectors including automotive, process, oil and gas, electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing and energy industries. Our Student Futures careers and employability team can help you map out your future career. Aerospace engineering graduate destinations include employers such as: BAE SYSTEMS, Cobham, Baker Hughes, Express Engineering Ltd, Ford Aerospace Ltd, and many others...
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year and Optional Year in Industry)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Teesside University
**Optional year in industry**: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence. Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking. **Course overview**: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Aerospace engineers design, test and build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles. If you have a passion for flight and space technology and want to become an engineer with varied skills, then this course is for you. You develop your knowledge and understanding of aerospace engineering subjects, including design, fluids, mechanics, flight control systems, structures, materials, propulsion, flight dynamics and aircraft performance. You are taught mainly at the University’s campus in Middlesbrough, but you have access to the extensive aerospace engineering workshops at Hartlepool College of Further Education. These include a hanger with fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, engines, and a wind tunnel. Free transport is provided between the University and the college should you need it. **Top reasons to study this course** 1. Prepare for your studies: develop your understanding of maths with our free online Mathematics for University course 2. Professional accreditation: this degree is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer. **After the course**: We prepare you for the world of work by giving you the opportunity to go on work placements, take part in industry events and to undertake industry-relevant project work. You gain skills relevant to the aerospace industry and other sectors including automotive, process, oil and gas, electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing and energy industries. Our Student Futures careers and employability team can help you map out your future career. Aerospace engineering graduate destinations include employers such as: BAE SYSTEMS, Cobham, Baker Hughes, Express Engineering Ltd, Ford Aerospace Ltd, and many others...
Aeronautics and Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Southampton
Aeronautics and astronautics focuses on fast-moving aircraft and spacecraft in the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. This course will develop your knowledge of overall spacecraft system design, including subsystems and their interfaces, providing excellent preparation for a career in the space industry. The first two years are the same across our Aeronautics and Astronautics degrees and focus on core engineering science, such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, mechanics of flight, fluid dynamics and control, giving you a professional grounding for the design and operation of air vehicles and spacecraft. In your third and fourth years, you will learn to design, examine and test spacecraft systems, as well as understand their environmental impact.. In your third year you will also carry out an individual project, bringing together the concepts and skills you have learned. During your fourth year, you will take further advanced and specialised modules and participate in a group design project, applying your engineering knowledge to solve a real-world problem. You will have access to extensive facilities, which include dedicated student design studios and workshops, the largest wind tunnel in any UK university, state-of-the-art jet engine and space propulsion facilities, a flight simulator and a professional manufacturing centre. Our courses are fully accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and Institution of Mechanical Engineers and offer a route to chartered status...
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies with a Year in Industry
Master's (5 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). This programme is very similar to that of the Aerospace Engineering degree programmes (H425 and H421) but also introduces elements of pilot studies for students interested in becoming pilots. In Year One, the Pilot studies module (based on the PPL ground school syllabus) complements the flight training programme of 20 hours which is mandatory. In Year Two, the Pilot studies module is based on the Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabus. This programme is accredited by: The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Work placement/Year in industry - Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience to enhance their employability by applying for a summer internship or a year placement with an approved company/organisation. The School of Engineering MEng and BEng with a year in industry programmes are available to all* students. Whilst the School of Engineering and the University will provide the necessary support and guidance, it is the responsibility of the student to secure an industrial placement. Applicants should note that industrial placements are highly sought after and competition to be accepted into one can be significant. They therefore cannot be guaranteed. Students who fail to secure a suitable placement offer will transfer back to the standard version of the programme without a year in industry. *Overseas students are applicable, though restrictions may apply. Read more: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/international/livingandworking/workingduringyourstudies/ ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of the West of England
MEng Aerospace Engineering has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain practical experience developing and testing your prototypes in our well-equipped laboratories. Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines...
Aerospace Engineering (with foundation year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Coventry University
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus. This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in aerospace engineering. The foundation year seeks to provide opportunities to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Aerospace Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Future Transport Engineering. The degree aims to develop the skills and knowledge required by graduate engineers to join the teams of aerospace systems engineers worldwide, designing and developing systems for the next generation of aircraft. **Key benefits of the degree** * Helps you develop a thorough, integrated understanding of mechanical, electrical and systems engineering and how this knowledge is applied in the aerospace industry * You will be taught by staff with industrial experience, having worked extensively in the sector * Combines theoretical and practical focus of the programme concentrates on engineering mathematics, mechanical, electrical and thermodynamic design, system simulation and modelling, control systems, aerodynamics, aircraft structures and manufacturing - providing a strong base from which to start your professional work in aerospace design See our website for further details...
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**Course overview** Combine the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of aerospace engineering on our Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies Foundation Entry Degree course. **Why study with us** - You’ll undertake ‘Private Pilot License (PPL)’ theoretical studies in your 2nd year. - Fine tune your practical skills using the University’s excellent flight simulators. - You’ll get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications. - 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** - This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between the second and third years. - You’ll access lectures and masterclasses on topics such as the effective use of computer-aided design software, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis. - Our flight training school partners cover the practical flying components of the PPL (typically 45 hours), for an additional fee. **Future careers** Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Sandwich
Bachelor's (4 years) at Queen's University Belfast
Aerospace Engineering is at the cutting edge of technology, applying scientific principles to the design, development and service of some of the most technologically advanced engineering products in the world. Aerospace engineers are responsible for not only the development of commercial aeroplanes and helicopters, but also spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Aerospace engineers work in multidisciplinary environments, designing and supporting vehicles which operate in extreme settings. With the ability to succeed in such diverse and challenging situations, aerospace engineers are naturally versatile, opening up a wide range of career opportunities, and our graduates can be found in leading private and public sector companies worldwide. The School has an international reputation for its contributions to the development of engineering education. For example, it is currently playing a leading role in the CDIO initiative (www.cdio.org) to enhance engineering education, involving universities from around the world...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Graduates work at Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, General Electric and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) with Professional Placement
Bachelor's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Leicester
With advances in technology and design, aircraft engineering is always evolving. In theory and practice, this aerospace engineering degree will help you tackle these challenges, while also setting you up to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Aerospace Engineering degree starts by providing a broad engineering foundation, which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering subjects. You will then develop further specific knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering. Engineers are innovators who bring about change through their ingenuity, experience and curiosity to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. Their work is central to thriving economies and competitive industries. It is equally important in developing countries where engineers provide appropriate technologies during difficult times of change. Professional engineers have a high degree of specialist knowledge but increasingly they use a broad approach to problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines. This is coupled with an awareness of environmental, social, legal, economic and regulatory aspects of the problem at hand. Specialised lectures on topics such as flight dynamics, aircraft navigation, aero-engine design, aerospace materials and aircraft performance may be given by visiting lecturers from aerospace industry companies. You will have the opportunity to attend a practical flight test course or to use a flight simulator to enhance your knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism. What's the difference? Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms: BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years) MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years) The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Salford
Global aerospace is at the forefront of advanced engineering and technology. As we take flight further, you can learn how to drive innovation, deliver new efficiencies, and set new benchmarks with our MSc Aerospace Engineering postgraduate degree. We focus our aerospace engineering course on the design and creation of aircraft, spacecraft and associated components. Across a range of specialist modules, you will refine your analytical skills and practical knowledge of engineering components and devices that are deployed in the production of civil and military aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons systems. + Enhance your understanding of aerodynamics, system design and flight control + Study in a purpose-built learning environment dedicated to aeronautics and robotics teaching and research + Gain critical thinking skills to make informed decisions on the design, development and manufacture of the next-generation craft and equipment + Benefit from an expert teaching team, supported by strong connections within the aviation industry ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Surrey
**Why choose this course** - As a BEng or MEng student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and learn from world-leading experts in the field. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. **What you will study** Our aerospace engineering courses encompass advanced materials, design, aerodynamics, space systems, propulsion, and the latest in computational and simulation tools. With our research-led teaching, specialists will guide you in areas such as aircraft and environmental aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics and modelling of flows in gas-turbine engines (with links to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre). You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. ..
Aeronautical Engineering (Sandwich course)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of South Wales
Aeronautical engineers apply their knowledge and skills to every aspect of air vehicles; from design, development, manufacture, flight testing and certification, to preserving airworthiness and sustainable aircraft operations. This BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree was developed in close consultation with industry professional bodies, including the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to boost your employability. You'll study the engineering principles needed for a career in the aerospace industry, and you'll gain practical experience on campus in our Aerospace Centre. Weather permitting, you'll also take to the skies with flight test lessons in your final year. Work placements and experience are strongly endorsed to complement your Aeronautical Engineering degree, along with visits to sites such as GE Aviation Wales, Airbus Filton, and British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC). Work placements and experience are strongly endorsed to complement your Aeronautical Engineering course, along with visits to sites such as GE Aviation Wales, Airbus Filton, and British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC). On a sandwich placement, you can spend up to a year working in the industry to apply your new knowledge and learn new skills – it’s a great boost to your CV and can lead directly to employment when you graduate. The Aeronautical Engineering programme is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place. From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of the West of England
BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain practical experience developing and testing your prototypes in our well-equipped laboratories. Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines...
Aeronautical Engineering
Certificate (1 year) at Teesside University
**Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Student Visa**. **Location**: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with **Hartlepool College** (campus code 5, call 01429 295000). **Course overview**: Aeronautical engineering is a broad discipline including fundamental aspects of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, materials engineering and design, as well as specialist aerospace topics such as aerodynamics, aircraft and avionics systems, composite materials and rotary wing mechanical and flight systems. You have multiple career options in both aerospace and other engineering industries. We have extensive resources for delivering aeronautical engineering including an aerospace workshop with fixed wing and helicopter training aircraft, training rigs/equipment for aircraft systems such as an aircraft radar, and a range of piston and gas turbine engines including a Rolls Royce RB211 turbofan. Other facilities supporting your course include a flight simulator system, subsonic wind tunnel and aerospace simulation and modelling software. Tuition is provided by experienced engineering staff who have relevant industrial experience in the aeronautical engineering sector. If you have a passion for aircraft, or you simply wish to develop into an engineer with wide and varied engineering skills applicable across a wide range of industries, then this course is right for you. **After the course**: Successful graduates have multiple career options in both aerospace and other engineering industries. If you are aiming for a higher degree then by successfully completing your HNC Aeronautical Engineering you could seek entry to the BEng or MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering degrees. ..
Aerospace Engineering (with Placement)
Master's (5 years) at City St George's, University of London
This integrated master's degree equips you with skills in design, construction, analysis and testing of aerospace systems. As an aerospace engineer, you will be a pillar of scientific and technical knowledge in air transport, defence and space, the UK's fastest growing engineering sectors. Prepare for a career in aerospace engineering and become instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable air transport, communications, security and space exploration. This course offers you high-level knowledge of analysis, design and operational tools of aerospace vehicles and their systems. We will develop your professional engineering skills over four years, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future trends. Challenging design projects help demonstrate your skills to employers, while a fourth year helps you transition to professional practice. - Benefit from strong links to industry and valuable external involvement in the degree programme - Learn from the City St George’s vision of sustainable engineering, a fundamental aspect of future aerospace engineering - Study in world-leading test facilities, including our low turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, belonging to the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility initiative - Work with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and high-performance computational fluid solvers, both developed at City St George's and supported by world experts -Boost your employability with an optional placement year, giving real-world experience – recent placements have included BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Airbus. As a graduate in aerospace engineering, you will help to develop a more sustainable aerospace industry of the future. You will also witness increased activity in aerial transport, defence, satellite communication and space exploration. Wherever your future lies after City St George's, your multidisciplinary skills and experience collaborating with international teams mean you will be in demand. Our graduates are respected in the industry for their educational experience of working on challenging interdisciplinary projects which are relevant to real-world needs. This is demonstrated by their employment at the following elite global organisations - BAE SYSTEMS, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Raytheon, Bombardier, Dassault. We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Leeds
Demand for aerospace engineering graduates is rising, both in the UK and overseas. In fact, the UK aerospace industry is the second biggest in the world after the USA, home to leading aerospace companies such as Airbus, Astrium, BAE Systems, GKN, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce. That’s why specialising in this field could open a lot of doors in terms of career opportunities when you graduate. You’ll study advanced aerodynamics and aerospace structures along with optional, specialist modules that'll help you hone your skills in an area that interests you. Our School’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) is actively engaged in ensuring this course meets the needs of industry and reflects trends in the sector. IAB members also contribute to talks that feed into our taught modules and project work, ensuring the curriculum is challenging and relevant. This means that, once you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped with the most up-to-date practices and industry-relevant knowledge to pursue an exciting career in this area. **Why study at Leeds:** - This Masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. - Our globally-renowned research conducted right here on campus feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking. - Tailor the degree to suit your specific interests with a broad selection of optional modules to choose from, including everything from rotary wing aircraft to systems engineering and spacecraft dynamics and control – plus many more. - Build industry experience, conducting a team design project and an individual professional project, using multidisciplinary approaches to achieve a solution to a programme-specific and industry-relevant design problem. - Access our School’s impressive range of specialist facilities including industry-standard software and CAD facilities. - Experience expert theoretical and practical teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who work within the School’s research institutes and groups. - Enhance your career prospects by taking advantage of our strong links with industry which give you the chance to connect with our industry contacts and potential employers through talks and networking sessions. - Secure the career you want and join our successful alumni who now work for many excellent organisations like BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, British Airways and Airbus. ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Salford
**Flight remains one of mankind's greatest achievements. With technology taking aviation further, prepare for a future career in this thrilling and lucrative sector with our BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree.** Aeronautical engineering is the application of scientific and technological methods to research, design, develop, maintain, and performance test both civil and military aircraft. We’ve designed this BEng course to equip you with relevant technical and transferable skills in these areas, so you are ready for exciting career opportunities. **Develop in-demand engineering knowledge and skills** Delivered over three years – or four with a placement – you’ll study a suite of modules design to embed theoretical knowledge and creative application to help you become a world-class engineer. With a focus on real-world problems solving, you’ll explore how to improve fuel efficiency, ensure flight safety and apply using technology to take flight even further. Initially covering core engineering topics in relation to mathematics, electrical systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures and dynamics, you will start to explore aircraft design, including aircraft structures, flight systems, navigation, aerodynamics and performance. As you progress, you will focus on advanced flight systems, the aerodynamics of high-speed vehicles, and structural analysis using finite element methods. Learning takes place at our Peel Park campus, minutes from central Manchester. As an engineering student, you will experience hands-on learning using aeronautical laboratories, flight simulators and flight training system. You will also have the opportunity to gather real-time flight data with practical teaching using aircraft from Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Centre. During the flight, the aircraft will conduct specific manoeuvres to gather flight data for your later analysis. Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving and communication - all desirable skills for real-world aeronautical engineering careers. **Get closer to industry** The course team has long-standing connections with the aviation industry, both in the North West and beyond. You will benefit from stimulating range of external guest lecturers, project and placement opportunities, and engagement with professional networks, as you learn about the decision-making methods used by industry. You will also have the option to include an industry placement year between years two and three, where you can gain additional professional and transferable skills, and boost your employability once you graduate. **Our new home for engineering** In Autumn 2022, we opened our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for engineering. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration. **Features** • Develop a deeper understanding of the theory of statics and dynamics and flight control as related to the dynamic behaviour of an aircraft • Learn about aircraft design, including detailed refinement of component design and major interactions that influence the overall design effectiveness • Assess aircraft performance by modelling aerodynamic loads and propulsion system performance, leading to key results in both steady and accelerated flight • This course is also available with an integrated masters pathway (Ucas code: H404)..
Astronautics and Space Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (5 years) at University of Surrey
**Foundation courses** A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if: You don’t have the grades for a full degree course You have non-traditional qualifications or experience You’re starting university after some time away from education You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study. **Life as a foundation year student** During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course. As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support. **Why choose this course** - Having pioneered the small satellite industry 40 years ago, the Surrey Space Centre designs and builds innovative commercial satellites to launch into orbit. - This means our BEng and MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering courses give you a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring academics at the forefront of space engineering. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - With our strong heritage in space study, we're widely recognised as one of the best astronautical engineer universities in the UK. **What you will study** You’ll apply your knowledge through project work, giving you the opportunity to work closely with academics from Surrey Space Centre. This will enable you to gain practical experience of the technologies that go into space missions. You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Queen Mary University of London
Discover how to develop major aviation innovations and find sustainable solutions to make engineering cleaner. From faster cars to greener aircraft, aerospace engineers are advancing innovations in today’s world. Join our Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) accredited course to become part of an industry at the forefront of change, supporting other sectors such as renewable energy and sea transport. We were the first university in the UK to provide a degree in this area in 1907. Today, we use our years of experience to help you hone your skills in top facilities. Our aero lab has everything from wind tunnels to a flight simulator, an anechoic chamber to a jet engine simulator. Immersed in industry Our academic team are experts in all four areas of the field: aerodynamics, propulsion and power, aerostructures, and systems. We also bring in guest speakers from organisations including Airbus and Altair Engineering. You’ll hear about specific issues, from the effect of pandemics on aviation to modern energy challenges. You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. Our Industrial Liaison Forum day is a chance to impress potential employers as you present your project findings. Aviation, defence forces or research centres – where will you apply your skills when you graduate? Our Aerospace Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng and our MEng programmes meet the academic requirements for CEng. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords...
Aerospace Satellite Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Northumbria University
Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation. Our new BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector. Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space. Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET...
Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year
Master's (5 years) at University of Southampton
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering degree. It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Aerospace Electronic Engineering. You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week. You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics. You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development...
Aeronautical Engineering For England (HTQ)
Certificate (1 year) at Lincoln College
**The HNC Aeronautical Engineering for England (HTQ) programme is ideal for students wishing to work within the aviation industry. Students firstly study the HNC Aeronautical Engineering and then have the option to progress to the HND Level 5 course.** Designed to help students build technical knowledge and skills, our course focuses on the underlying principles of aeronautical engineering. Students have the opportunity to develop the skills to recognise and alleviate risk, create a safe and efficient operating environment, and assess vital information. With a focus on the future, students can also build transferable skills and learn about the decision-making methods used by industry. The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) is at Level 4 (the same as the first year of a UK honours degree). It is an eight-unit qualification which involves studying four mandatory core subjects and a further four specialist subjects. The units have been selected to meet a broad range of local industry needs. Our aeronautical engineering students will be based in our aviation and engineering classrooms, workshops and emulation zone that keep teaching and learning apace with cutting-edge innovation and discovery including the use of virtual reality technologies and a flight simulator. We have a strong focus on employability, and our training partners and professional connections can give students the chance to immerse themselves in the industry. Our close proximity to East Midlands Airport, along with other regional aviation partners, means students have the opportunity for networking, seasonal jobs and work placements where available. At ASI Newark, students learn from skilled lecturers who have a high level of working knowledge, based on industry experience. Their teaching is designed to enable students to gain a deep insight into the latest trends and requirements of the aerospace and aviation sector. As well as receiving interesting lectures and seminars, students are also supported by personal tutors, module leaders and course leaders. In addition, guest speakers often deliver sessions for students within ASI to enrich their learning. Previously we have welcomed speakers from Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet and East Midlands Airport. Assessments are mainly by assignment with some testing in the analytical subjects. As part of the programme, students can choose to take an optional structured pilot training programme delivered by external partners at an additional cost that could lead to a Private Pilot Licence (PPL). More details can be found on the ASI website. This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs are technical qualifications that have been developed by employers and awarding bodies so students can develop the skills that employers want...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (2 years) at University of Manchester
Research in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering covers six broad research themes; aerospace engineering, innovative manufacturing, modelling and simulation, nuclear engineering, resilient systems, and structures in extreme environments. Our postgraduate research programmes in Aerospace Engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field. Drawing on our expertise in aerodynamics, automotive aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, turbulence modelling and other areas we are facilitating the development of tomorrow's aerospace technologies. Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability in a diverse sector of aerospace engineering. Visit our research projects page to browse our range of currently available projects. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Surrey
**Why choose this course** - As a BEng or MEng student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and learn from world-leading experts in the field. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. **What you will study** Our aerospace engineering courses encompass advanced materials, design, aerodynamics, space systems, propulsion, and the latest in computational and simulation tools. With our research-led teaching, specialists will guide you in areas such as aircraft and environmental aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics and modelling of flows in gas-turbine engines (with links to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre). You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters...
Advanced Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Liverpool
Through this MSc programme, you will develop an understanding of the core subjects in Advanced Aerospace Engineering, along with knowledge and skills in mathematics, computing, design and business studies. Additionally, you will develop the wider transferable skills of analysis, problem-solving, communication and team-working. A postgraduate degree in Advanced Aerospace Engineering is the basis for a career in a profession that offers an extremely wide choice of employment opportunities. Graduates will also understand the Engineer’s role within industry in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. The programme is suitable for people with an Engineering background wishing to gain a masters level qualification for a professional career route or those with a physical science background seeking to change disciplines to broaden their employment opportunities. This programme aligns with the current accredited Undergraduate integrated Masters MEng 4th year in Aerospace Engineering with co-taught M level modules from the existing programme organised in two 12-week semesters with examinations at the end of each semester worth 120 credits from a total of 180. This is then combined with an MSc advanced research project over the summer term worth the remaining 60 credits. **Projects** Project work which contributes 60 credits, will be based on a topic of industrial or scientific relevance, and will be carried out in laboratories in the University or at an approved placement in industry. The project is examined by dissertation, and award of the MSc (Eng) degree will require evidence of in-depth understanding, mastery of research techniques, ability to analyse assembled data, and assessment of outcomes...
Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Wrexham University
Why choose this course? The key aim of the Aeronautical Engineering Degree is to develop intellectual and application skills through knowledge acquisition, problem solving, deductive skills, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation. This also encompasses social and environmental implications. During the degree, you will: develop a full understanding of engineering design concepts and the product development process. gain key skills and sound knowledge for a successful career in aircraft design and manufacturing industries, as well as in a variety of modern manufacturing engineering sectors, be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for often complex concepts to become reality. seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative, and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner. be skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical, and technical skills, using appropriate tools. be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities. be familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value appreciate the global dimensions of engineering, commerce, and communication; be able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue. be professional in your outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches. Key Course Features: Includes a foundation year to prepare you for university-level study. You will be taught by a dedicated teaching team, with extensive industrial experience. Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel facilities. Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre based in Broughton. Rapid prototyping facility and specialist manufacturing systems simulation software. 3D laser scanner. Access to cutting edge computer-aided design, analysis and simulation software, including ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB and Simulink, etc. State-of-the-art Merlin Flight Simulator - design and test your own aircraft using engineering theory...
Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (5 years) at University of Surrey
**Foundation courses** A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if: You don’t have the grades for a full degree course You have non-traditional qualifications or experience You’re starting university after some time away from education You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study. **Life as a foundation year student** During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course. As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support. **Why choose this course** - As a BEng or MEng student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and learn from world-leading experts in the field. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. **What you will study** Our aerospace engineering courses encompass advanced materials, design, aerodynamics, space systems, propulsion, and the latest in computational and simulation tools. With our research-led teaching, specialists will guide you in areas such as aircraft and environmental aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics and modelling of flows in gas-turbine engines (with links to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre). You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Staffordshire
Be at the forefront of aeronautical engineering, one of the most successful industries in the UK. On our Aeronautical Engineering degree we place special emphasis on flight deck design, particularly the relationship between pilot and modern fly-by-wire computer interfaces. You will learn about propulsion systems, which covers gas turbine engines, rocket engines and internal combustion engines. Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, which include a flight simulator that can simulate Boeing and Airbus aircraft as well as helicopters, and a new computerised wind tunnel. The computer-aided design (CAD) techniques you’ll learn are the ones used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. You'll also get to take part in a group-based project so you can apply your skills and knowledge to a real aircraft engineering design brief. Many graduates from this course have gone on to pilot roles with companies such as British Airways, Etihad, the Royal Air Force and Virgin. Others have secured engineering roles with companies like Rolls Royce, General Electric, Augusta Westland Airbus Helicopters and Eurocopter. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering..
Engineering (Aerospace)
Certificate (1 year) at Yeovil College
The Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Engineering is equivalent in level to the first year of a ‘traditional’ Bachelor’s Degree, and aims to allow learners to develop the knowledge, understanding, cognitive ability, professional competence, and transferable skills to progress into successful careers in the Engineering sector. Through a combination of pathway-specific and jointly-taught modules, learners will have the opportunity to build technical expertise in their chosen Engineering discipline, whilst developing the understanding of interdisciplinarity which is vital to the modern Engineering sector. A system engineering approach, reflective of contemporary sector practice, underpins all modules, and learners will have the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding across key themes of sustainable, digital, and autonomous engineering. The CertHE includes different pathways – Aerospace or Mechanical,. Students will apply for their chosen pathway, and this will remain fixed for the duration of their studies; it will not be possible for students to switch between pathways once enrolled on their course. The three pathways are made up of a combination of common shared modules, and specialist pathway-specific modules, as appropriate. The course is taught by well qualified lecturers who are dedicated to ensuring student success through effective curriculum delivery and high-quality pastoral support. The team includes staff with relevant academic qualifications and sector expertise. This course is available on a full time basis, and is taught in-person at our Yeovil College campus. The full time course is studied over one year and students are typically timetabled for one day per week. The course is also available part time over 1.5 years. **After the course** This course would prepare students well to work in a range of technical roles across the Engineering sector. Students who successfully complete the Certificate in Higher Education will have demonstrated they have knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with their area of study, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study. Upon successful completion, students would also be eligible to apply for further study, for example, ‘topping-up’ to a Foundation Degree qualification, such as the one offered at Yeovil College University Centre...
Aerospace Engineering (18-month route)
Master's (2 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This is an integrated degree programme that brings together the key generic skills of management and research methods with specific modules focusing on aerodynamics and flight mechanics. This approach will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you effectively to analyse technical and or management issues. The programme aims to: - equip you with the theory and the practice of relevant subjects, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for aerospace and related manufacturing problems - provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work - focus on the links between analysis and design and the supporting skills of management - provide education and experience which enhances prospects of professional employment within the industry. - The programme offers two award routes that you can choose to study: One-year full-time MSc Aerospace Engineering (September entry) 18-months full-time MSc Aerospace Engineering (September and January entry) ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Diploma (1 year) at University Centre Farnborough
The Higher National Diploma is a university-level qualification (Level 5) with a strong vocational emphasis. It is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment or the opportunity to progress to study at university. For people currently employed in a related field, an HND provides the opportunity to upgrade knowledge and skills, combining work and study and may be a more cost-effective alternative to university study. This course is equivalent to the first and second year of a full time university-level programme. Our supportive environment for learning will give you the best opportunity to succeed by providing you with individual attention whilst studying. You will get to know all your teachers well and benefit from a supportive and friendly environment. **What Next?** Students may go onto a wide and varied range of Engineering career pathways. Also students may choose to progress on to an appropriate Engineering Degree programme. **MODULES** **Common Units** - Unit 5002: Professional Engineering Management - Unit 5006: Further Mathematics **Mandatory Specialist Units:** - Unit 5026: Aircraft Flight Control Systems - Unit 5027: Aircraft Propulsion Principles and Technology - Unit 5028: Aircraft Structural Integrity - Unit 5029: Avionic Systems - Unit 5030: Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Design and Performance - Unit 5032: Advanced Turbine Rotary Wing Aircraft Mechanical and Flight Systems ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Coventry University
Our Aerospace Systems Engineering courses develop the skills and knowledge required by graduate engineers to join the teams of aerospace engineers worldwide, designing and developing systems for the next generation of aircraft. The programme aims to enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of systems engineering and how this knowledge is applied in the Aerospace Industry. **Key Course Benefits** * The course helps you develop a thorough, integrated understanding of mechanical, electrical and systems engineering and how this knowledge is applied in the aerospace industry. and you will have the opportunity to learn to apply your knowledge using industry standard tools and practices. * You will be taught by staff with industrial experience, having worked extensively in the sector. Their research expertise ranges from aerodynamics, flight dynamics, aircraft structural analysis, crashworthiness modelling and avionics to human factors in aviation and is utilised both within the research-informed teaching on the course, and in the final year project. * The combined theoretical and practical focus of the programme concentrates on engineering mathematics, mechanical, electrical and thermodynamic design, system simulation and modelling, control systems, aerodynamics, aircraft structures and manufacturing - all of whichgives successful graduates a strong base from which to start your professional work in aerospace design. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Glasgow
The Masters in Aerospace Engineering is a multi-disciplinary programme that covers all aspects of modern aircraft design. This involves developing essential knowledge and skills in advanced aerodynamics and aerospace systems. By choosing specific options in the second semester the degree programme can be tailored to provide specialisms in either Aeronautics or Systems. **WHY THIS PROGRAMME** - Aeronautical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2020). - The University of Glasgow has been the home of aerospace research for over 60 years. This long-standing activity has culminated in the Division of Aerospace Sciences having internationally recognised expertise in all areas of aeronautics and aerospace systems. - Students in this programme can benefit from access to our outstanding facilities: including several wind tunnels, a flight simulation lab, an autonomous unmanned vehicle (UAV) laboratory, helicopter test rig laboratories, structural testing apparatus and computer labs for modelling and simulation. - The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all. **PROGRAMME STRUCTURE** Modes of delivery of the MSc in Aerospace Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work. The summer period is dedicated to project work, with either academic or industrial placements providing the context for your project. **Semester 1 Core Courses** FLIGHT DYNAMICS M CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN M NAVIGATION SYSTEMS M SIMULATION OF AEROSPACE SYSTEMS SPACE FLIGHT DYNAMICS M PHYSICS OF FLUIDS M **Semester 2 Optional Courses** **Select a team project from:** AEROSPACE DESIGN PROJECT M* AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TEAM DESIGN PROJECT M **Select five courses from the following:** ADVANCED AERODYNAMICS 5 [[[ENG5263]]] or AIRCRAFT VIBRATION AND AEROELASTICITY 4* AEROSPACE PROPULSION M AIRCRAFT HANDLING QUALITIES AND CONTROL 5* (subject to availability on flight test course and may incur an additional charge) AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS M* COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS 5 or COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS 4 FAULT DETECTION, ISOLATION AND RECOVERY* HIGH SPEED AERODYNAMICS 4 INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS M* [[[ENG5072]]]** ADVANCED CONTROL 5 ROTORCRAFT AEROMECHANICS M SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS 5 [[[ENG5280]]] 1 star signifies courses that constitute the specialism in Aeronautics 2 stars signifies courses that constitute the specialism in Systems **Summer** Project or dissertation MSC PROJECT or DISSERTATION PROJECT You will undertake an individual project or dissertation work in the summer period (May–August). This will give you an opportunity to apply and consolidate the course material and enhance your ability to do independent work, as well as present results in the most appropriate format. Project and dissertation options are closely linked to staff research interests. September entry students have a choice of management dissertation topics in addition to aerospace engineering projects, and January entry students have a choice of aerospace engineering projects. ..
Aeronautical Engineering (Including Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of South Wales
If you don’t quite have the right qualifications to start our three year BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with a foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway. You’ll study introductory modules relevant to the degree course whilst developing key skills for academic study. The BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering programme was developed in close consultation with industry professional bodies, including and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to boost your employability. You’ll study the engineering principles needed for a career in the aerospace industry, and you’ll gain practical experience on campus in our state-of-the-art Aerospace Centre. Weather permitting, you’ll also take to the skies with flight test lessons in your final year. The Aeronautical Engineering programme is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place. From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Leicester
We’ve come a long way since the Wright Brothers. But in an area as innovative as aerospace engineering, the sky truly is the limit. From flight dynamics to aero-engine design, you’ll learn what it takes to make your mark in this exciting field. Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Aerospace Engineering degree starts by providing a broad engineering foundation, which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering subjects. You will then develop further specific knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering. Engineers are innovators who bring about change through their ingenuity, experience and curiosity to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. Their work is central to thriving economies and competitive industries. It is equally important in developing countries where engineers provide appropriate technologies during difficult times of change. Professional engineers have a high degree of specialist knowledge but increasingly they use a broad approach to problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines. This is coupled with an awareness of environmental, social, legal, economic and regulatory aspects of the problem at hand. Specialised lectures on topics such as flight dynamics, aircraft navigation, aero-engine design, aerospace materials and aircraft performance may be given by visiting lecturers from aerospace industry companies. You will have the opportunity to attend a practical flight test course or to use a flight simulator to enhance your knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism. What's the difference? Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms: BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years) MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years) The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng...
Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year
Master's (6 years) at University of Southampton
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further five-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Industrial Studies degree. It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Aerospace Electronic Engineering. You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week. You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics. You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development. Please note, MEng degrees with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year are not available to students who require a student visa to study in the UK...
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology)
Master's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aeronautical Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Staffordshire
This course is ideal if you want to become a pilot or work as an engineer or manager in the airline industry. On our Aeronautical Engineering degree we place special emphasis on flight deck design, particularly the relationship between pilot and modern fly-by-wire computer interfaces. You will learn about propulsion systems, which covers gas turbine engines, rocket engines and internal combustion engines. Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, which include a flight simulator that can simulate Boeing and Airbus aircraft as well as helicopters, and a new computerised wind tunnel. The computer-aided design (CAD) techniques you’ll learn are the ones used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. You'll also get to take part in a group-based project so you can apply your skills and knowledge to a real aircraft engineering design brief. Many graduates from this course have gone on to pilot roles with companies such as British Airways, Etihad, Monarch, the Royal Air Force and Virgin. Others have secured engineering roles with companies like Rolls Royce, General Electric, Augusta Westland Airbus Helicopters and Eurocopter. Alternatively you could study an MSc in Aeronautical Engineering. On our Aeronautical Engineering degree we place special emphasis on flight deck design, particularly the relationship between pilot and modern fly-by-wire computer interfaces. You will learn about propulsion systems, which covers gas turbine engines, rocket engines and internal combustion engines. Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, which include a flight simulator that can simulate Boeing and Airbus aircraft as well as helicopters, and a new computerised wind tunnel. The computer-aided design (CAD) techniques you’ll learn are the ones used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Many of these subjects are taught in group-based projects so you can apply your skills and knowledge to a real aircraft engineering design brief. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering..
Engineering (Aeronautical)
Master's (2 years) at Wrexham University
Our MSc Engineering (Aeronautical) programme will enable you to develop a deep understanding and solid skills in applied aerodynamics and flight mechanics. Aircraft aerodynamics and flying and handling performances are always the most important and challenging aspects of aircraft designs, particularly with the consideration of advanced materials and advanced aircraft technologies. - You will grasp detailed knowledge and critically analyse aircraft flight dynamic behaviour and apply modern control approaches for aircraft stability. - You will have access to a state-of-the-art Merlin flight simulator for designing and testing your own aircraft. - Learn and use cutting-edge design, analysis, and simulation software such as ANSYS. - Wrexham Glyndwr University is located nearby to one of the largest aircraft companies in the world, Airbus. - Close links with aviation industries, such as Rolls-Royce, Raytheon, and Magellan Aerospace. Key Course Features - Open door policy to meet with tutors - Additional support provided through workshops - Select from optional modules to enhance your curriculum pathway - The programme is accredited with the IMechE, IET, & RAeS (subject to accreditation in 2023) ..
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) Foundation
Bachelor's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Doctorate / PhD (3 years) at Loughborough University
**Our reputation for pioneering and topical research is built on a long and successful history with aeronautical and automotive engineering. With programmes dating back to 1919, our reputation for research has been built on over 100 years of excellence.** Our mission is to deliver world-leading excellence in our research, covering a full spectrum of engineering, technology and science activity essential to the fast-paced aeronautical and automotive industry. The department comprises of around 37 academic staff and nearly 150 postgraduate students on taught and research programmes. By choosing to study one of our research degrees, you'll not only be immersed in a vibrant research community which is supportive and nurturing, you'll also have access to a rich research network which presents the opportunity to forge lasting links with industry. The industry-focused environment at Loughborough creates a distinctive background to undertake your research degree in aeronautical engineering or automotive engineering. As well as working closely with your academic supervisors, many of whom are leading in their area of expertise, a result of our close relationship with industry means that our research remains at the cutting-edge of the aeronautical and automotive sectors. A PhD programme will allow you to make new discoveries, with our excellent laboratories and facilities providing a platform for world-class research. You'll gain all the knowledge, skills and expertise needed for a career in engineering, research or academia. With our support, you'll become an expert in your chosen field of study, developing research and management skills to give your career the perfect lift-off. We have four major research working groups working across the technologies of automotive and aeronautical engineering, each working on a variety of research topics. These range from the development of new, low emissions combustion systems for gas turbine engines, through to fundamental investigations into the operation of hydrogen powered fuel cells...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at Teesside University
This course offers you an advanced level of study in specific aspects of aerospace engineering which is in continuous demand from industry. You develop knowledge and key skills in advanced aerospace structures, advanced fluid dynamics, finite element methods, research and enterprise, space mission analysis and trajectory design, and supply chain management. You have access to our flight simulator, wind tunnel, materials and manufacturing labs, structural test labs and electron microscope. You also learn how to use industry-standard software such as the General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), NASA’s open-source software. The General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) is the world’s only enterprise, multi-mission, open-source software system for space mission design, optimisation, and navigation. The system supports missions’ in-flight regimes ranging from low Earth orbit to lunar, libration point, and deep space missions. Most aerospace engineering graduates seek careers in companies directly or indirectly linked to the aerospace industry. However, the skills and knowledge you acquire are also relevant to other sectors such as the automobile, engineering process, oil and gas, electronics, electrical engineering and renewable energy industries. Graduates have secured work/placement opportunities with Airbus, BAE Systems, EDF Energy, Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation, Qinetiq, Cobham, Jacobs Engineering Group, Cummins, Labman Caterpillar and others. **Visit Teesside University’s website to apply to start in September or January. You may wish to study our two year advanced practice route which enhances your qualification by adding a vocational or research-based internship.**..
Aerospace Satellite Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Northumbria University
Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation. Our new BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector. Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space. Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET...
Engineering (Aeronautical) (Top-up)
Bachelor's (1 year) at University Centre Farnborough
Careers in aeronautical engineering involve working in cutting edge technology, with the potential to work for international companies. Those working in aeronautical engineering typically work to improve flight safety, fuel efficiency, speed, and weight, develop cost-effective technologies, use emerging technologies to meet industry needs, and diagnose and carry out maintenance on aircraft. Farnborough has a rich engineering heritage and there is a variety of employers nearby, including Gulfstream, 2Excel Aviation, Airbus and more. There is also a range of employers at the many large airports in London and the South of England. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Nottingham
Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector. Our department has links with companies including: - Airbus - Boeing - Rolls-Royce Aerospace Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry. Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in: - flight physics - airframe - systems Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules, such as technical and management topics. You will also complete an in-depth final project, to prepare you to enter industry. Our four-year MEng course is the preferred route to achieving Chartered Engineer status. It will give you a deeper understanding of the role of aerospace engineering compared to our BEng course. **Why choose this course?** - 7th in the UK for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025) - 12th in the UK for Aerospace Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects - Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused - Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two - Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace **Important information** This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This new BEng degree course in aerospace engineering with space technology specialises in the design of space vehicles with a particular emphasis on rocket propulsion, space flight control, and satellite communication systems. You will become familiar with CATIA, which is a computer-aided design package popular in the aerospace industry. Design of a modern aerospace system requires a team of engineers, each with their own specialisation. Development of the systems often transcends national boundaries to international flight, worldwide satellite communications and deep space exploration and is a truly international industry. The University has projects in both Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) and rocketry, with student projects, research and other activities already running. We have established the UK's premier UAV competition, in conjunction with the Royal Aeronautical Society, for universities across the UK and Europe. We also have a link with two space tourism organisations, and this year we are building a scale prototype of a space-plane, which will be powered by jet engines and a rocket motor. This degree programme includes a module on rocket performance and propulsion. You will have opportunities to gain flying experience at a local flying school. You will also benefit from use of our flight simulator which will enhance your understanding of aircraft performance, stability and control...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Graduates work at Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, General Electric and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (5 years) at Heriot-Watt University
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. 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. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Bath
Specialise in aerospace design, performance, analysis and systems. Develop the engineering skills for a career in the aerospace industry. In your first two years of study, you’ll focus on learning the core mechanical engineering principles and the role of a professional engineer. You’ll explore how to incorporate design into the science, manufacturing and management elements of engineering so that you can build, analyse and test a product. Building on this, you’ll go on to specialise by studying areas including aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, structures and performance. To develop a full understanding of aircraft from design to manufacture, you’ll work with professional engineers from an aerospace manufacturer and take a flight test course at a local airfield. At Bath, we want to make sure you have the transferable skills engineers need in industry. You’ll develop complex problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as professional behaviours. You’ll explore how what you do as an engineer can impact the world around us and consider the ethical and environmental responsibilities this involves. Our course focuses on giving you opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt through practical project work. In your final year, you'll work on a full-time, semester-long, individual project. This could be simulation based or involve experimental measurements taken in the laboratory. You can choose to move between any of our BEng and MEng courses up to the end of your second year. This empowers you to take your degree in a direction that best suits your ambitions. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Sandwich
Master's (5 years) at Queen's University Belfast
Aerospace Engineering is at the cutting edge of technology, applying scientific principles to the design, development and service of some of the most technologically advanced engineering products in the world. Aerospace engineers are responsible for not only the development of commercial aeroplanes and helicopters, but also spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Aerospace engineers work in multidisciplinary environments, designing and supporting vehicles which operate in extreme settings. With the ability to succeed in such diverse and challenging situations, aerospace engineers are naturally versatile, opening up a wide range of career opportunities, and our graduates can be found in leading private and public sector companies worldwide. The School has an international reputation for its contributions to the development of engineering education. For example, it is currently playing a leading role in the CDIO initiative (www.cdio.org) to enhance engineering education, involving universities from around the world...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - This course will enhance your career prospects in the aerospace industry and meets the requirements of the Engineering Council for the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). - Through an individual research-based project, you will be able to specialise in a chosen field. This can be an excellent selling point when seeking a job or promotion. - Facilities include two teaching flight simulators, wind tunnels, materials testing, rapid prototyping and high-performance computing facilities. **About this course** This course provides a strategic and practical overview of aerospace engineering and management. You will apply techniques such as advanced computer-based design, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Elements Analysis. Complementary subjects include Advanced CAD/CAM and green engineering and energy efficiency. This course will also broaden your understanding of the challenges facing the aerospace engineering industry. To prepare you for your future career, the course covers entrepreneurship, business, finance, research techniques and environmental issues. **Example modules** - Applications - Aerospace Stress Analysis and Advanced Materials - Research Methods For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. **Career opportunities** Graduates have gained positions at Rolls-Royce, CAA, Sterling Aerospace, Marshalls Aerospace, Royal Navy, Amsafe Armour, Solion Solar Energy, Easyjet, Lufthansa, Flybe, Hawkerhind and Precision Press Parts Corp. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at City St George's, University of London
This degree equips you with skills in the design, construction, analysis and testing of aerospace systems. As an aerospace engineer, you will be a pillar of scientific and technical knowledge in air transport, defence and space, the UK's fastest-growing engineering sectors. Prepare for a career in aerospace engineering and become instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable air transport, communications, security and space exploration. This course offers you high-level knowledge of analysis, design and the operational tools of aerospace vehicles and their systems. We will develop your professional engineering skills over three years, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future industry trends. Challenging design projects and an optional industrial placement will enhance your real-world engineering skills and future opportunities. You will develop a strong technical background in key areas of aerospace engineering, including air/spaceship structure, propulsion, control and manufacturing. Sustainable life-cycle engineering skills will be integral to your learning. - Benefit from strong links to industry and valuable external involvement in the degree programme - Learn from the City St George’s vision of sustainable engineering, a fundamental aspect of future aerospace engineering - Study in world-leading test facilities, including our low turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, belonging to the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility initiative - Work with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and high-performance computational fluid solvers, both developed at City St George's and supported by world experts Boost your employability with an optional placement year, giving real-world experience – recent placements have included BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Airbus. As a graduate in aerospace engineering, you will help to develop a more sustainable aerospace industry of the future. You will also witness increased activity in aerial transport, defence, satellite communication and space exploration. Wherever your future lies after City St George's, your multidisciplinary skills and experience collaborating with international teams mean you will be in demand. Our graduates are respected in the industry for their educational experience of working on challenging interdisciplinary projects which are relevant to real-world needs. This is demonstrated by their employment at the following elite global organisations - BAE SYSTEMS, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Raytheon, Bombardier, Dassault. We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status...
Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at De Montfort University
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK, with extensive career opportunities in research and development, testing, and maintenance. This course covers the basic principles of aeronautical engineering, including experimental and theoretical aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight dynamics and control, aircraft propulsion, flight simulation technologies, aircraft structures and computational aerodynamics. Employment opportunities include careers in aeronautics and aerospace, namely aircraft aerodynamics, wind turbine design and maintenance, aviation management, defense sector, aircraft maintenance, repair and operation services (MRO). You can study Aeronautical Engineering either as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme, or as a four-year integrated master’s. At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng or continuing your studies for a further year for a MEng, subject to meeting the progression requirements. **Key features** Accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology will help you start your journey towards Chartered Engineer status. We are ranked in the Top 20 UK Universities for Aerospace Engineering in the Guardian University Guide 2025, highlighting our dedication to cutting-edge research, hands-on learning, and industry-focused education. Study a range of specialist modules including Aircraft Structures and Flight Dynamics, Propulsion Systems and Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Design and Maintenance. Benefit from the academic expertise of researchers who have experience of collaborating with international institutions such as the National Aerospace Laboratories India, Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute Russia and AMST-Systemtechnik GmbH Austria. Our AIRFOX DISO simulator is integrated to the programme providing a first-hand experience in flight simulator technologies. Use our instrumented low speed wind tunnel facility to understand the fundamentals of aerodynamics, test prototype aircraft models and acquire experimental skills relevant to aeronautics and wind tunnel testing. Access industry-standard software packages used in aeronautical engineering applications and research, such as MATLAB, ANSYS and OpenFOAM, which will give you the ability to work confidently in industry. Meet like-minded people and gain hands-on practical skills by joining our student societies, such as DMU Flyers. Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance...
Aerospace Technology
Bachelor's (3 years) at Coventry University
This course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to acquire the vital technical and management skills required to join and support the engineering teams, to solve these multi-disciplinary problems in the aerospace industry. This course gives you the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of the principles of mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering, and how this knowledge is applied in the development projects for aerospace systems and their management. **Key Course Benefits** * This course offers a variety of curriculum and learning opportunities, industry insight and a range of technical facilities*. * This course aims to enable you to develop and critically analyse engineering technologies, components and processes utilised in the aerospace industry. * The course is designed for engineering students that are interested in working in the global aerospace. You can expect to learn how to apply your engineering knowledge to address the rapid development of technology and the requirement for cost-effective carbon-reduction solutions. * This course aims to meet the demand for skilled engineers and upon successful completion, graduate career prospects could be wide-ranging, including design, manufacturing, MRO engineering and management. * The highly practical and technical focus of the programme concentrates on engineering mathematics, aircraft systems, control systems, aerodynamics, aircraft structures and manufacturing, mechanical engineering and engineering management, all of which give our graduates the opportunity to build a strong base from which to start professional work in aerospace design, using the latest software tools. *Facilities are subject to availability. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use...
Aerospace Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)
Degree Apprenticeship (4 years) at Infinity Systems Engineering LTD.
You'll kick‑start your Engineering career with real responsibility from day one. You'll gain a fully funded degree, rotate across diverse projects, and build credibility as a future Systems and Functional Safety Engineer in the defence sector...
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology)
Bachelor's (3 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad
Bachelor's (4 years) at Swansea University
Studying an Aerospace Engineering degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered. During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed. This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry. As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk ..
Aerospace Engineering (with a year abroad)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Leicester
We’ve come a long way since the Wright Brothers. But in an area as innovative as aerospace engineering, the sky truly is the limit. From flight dynamics to aero-engine design, you’ll learn what it takes to make your mark in this exciting field. Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Aerospace Engineering degree starts by providing a broad engineering foundation, which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering subjects. You will then develop further specific knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering. Engineers are innovators who bring about change through their ingenuity, experience and curiosity to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. Their work is central to thriving economies and competitive industries. It is equally important in developing countries where engineers provide appropriate technologies during difficult times of change. Professional engineers have a high degree of specialist knowledge but increasingly they use a broad approach to problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines. This is coupled with an awareness of environmental, social, legal, economic and regulatory aspects of the problem at hand. Specialised lectures on topics such as flight dynamics, aircraft navigation, aero-engine design, aerospace materials and aircraft performance may be given by visiting lecturers from aerospace industry companies. You will have the opportunity to attend a practical flight test course or to use a flight simulator to enhance your knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism. What's the difference? Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms: BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years) MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years) The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng...
Astronautics and Space Engineering
Master's (2 years) at Cranfield University
**Space still remains largely unexplored and there is always the possibility of making new discoveries. The field of astronautics and space engineering have driven the development of many new technologies, such as GPS, satellite communications, and weather forecasting. Although the space sector contributes significantly to the economy, it still represents a vast market with untapped potential for development and commercialisation.** There is a continuing need for talented employees with a good understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, coupled with a broad range of technical skills. Evolving constantly since 1987, the MSc in Astronautics and Space Engineering has consistently prepared graduates for highly successful careers in the space sector, from earth observation to planetary exploration, launch vehicles to spacecraft operations, and much more. **Who is it for?** The MSc is suitable for students with a first or second class UK honours degree or equivalent, in mathematics, physics or an engineering discipline. Students from other sciences, mathematics, or computing backgrounds are welcome to apply. We also offer a part time route for students looking to remain in employment while studying. **Why this course?** This master's degree is highly respected around the world, and many of our students obtain employment/research offers in the space sector before the course finishes. You will gain unique exposure to potential employers through interaction with our industry partners at events such as the group design project industry presentation, guest lectures and dedicated interview days, dedicated interview days and alumni conferences. In many space companies and agencies within Europe you will find our former graduates, some in very senior positions. We are also delighted to have our first astronaut graduate, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who is currently in training with ESA. Many of our graduates continue to contribute to the course forming a valuable network of contacts for those entering the industry and this course will equip you with the skills required to join them in a successful career in industry or research. During the Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc, you will have the opportunity to take part on a Student Experience Flight in our National Flying Laboratory Centre’s (NFLC) light aircraft. This flight experience will complement your MSc studies, focussing on the effects of control, spatial disorientation and the effects of “G” forces. During the flight you will have the opportunity to take control of the aircraft. Each experience is 2 to 3 hours in duration and includes a pre-flight safety briefing outlining the details of the manoeuvres to be flown, a flight of approximately 1 hour, and a post-flight debrief. In addition to the academic activities, many of our students participate in a range of exciting space-related extracurricular activities with CranSEDS, our local branch of UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS). This society participates in events such as rocket and rocket engine build and testing, satellite design and Lunar/Mars rover competitions, and has an impressive track record of success in these endeavours. **Informed by industry** The course is directed by an Industrial Advisory Panel which includes representatives from a range of organisations from the sector. This panel ensures that the course content equips you with the skills and knowledge required by leading employers. Industrial Advisory Panel organisations include: - Airbus DS - Open Cosmos - Telespazio - Oxford Space Systems - UK Launch Services Ltd - Eumetsat **Accreditation** The Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for further learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (5 years) at University of Glasgow
"**AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING:**- is about how aircraft are designed, constructed and powered, how they are used and how they are controlled for safe operation. You’ll take part in practical laboratories, including running a jet engine test and a flight-testing course in a Saab 340B aircraft during year 5 of the MEng. There are contributions to aircraft design classes by engineers from the industrial sector and, whenever possible, visits to industrial sites. In year 5 MEng students learn about aircraft handling qualities, aircraft operations, and advanced structural analysis techniques. Half of this year is devoted to project work, which can be carried out in industry, within the University or via a placement abroad. Optional courses are available in years 4 and 5. The MEng programme allows you to take your project in Europe. We also have partner universities in the USA and Australia, where some students undertake their third year of study. The school also sponsors student teams for national (IMechE) and international (AIAA) competitions. Our graduates have been employed by: Williams F1 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Rolls-Royce plc"..
Aerospace Engineering (Foundation)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Graduates work at Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, General Electric and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology)
Master's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of the West of England
BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain insight into the aviation industry through flight training. Focus on areas such as navigation, aviation safety, aircraft instrument systems and regulations at a practical level (additional costs apply). Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines...
Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Salford
**Flight remains one of mankind's greatest achievements. With technology taking aviation further, prepare for a future career in this thrilling and lucrative sector with our BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation year degree.** Aeronautical engineering is the application of scientific and technological methods to research, design, develop, maintain, and performance test both civil and military aircraft. We’ve designed this BEng course to equip you with relevant technical and transferable skills in these areas, so you are ready for exciting career opportunities. **Develop in-demand engineering knowledge and skills** The introductory foundation year is designed to provide a broad introduction to engineering and build your understanding of engineering situations and solving problems. With a focus on ensuring your academic progression, it builds core skills in communication and teamwork that are needed to succeed at an advanced study level. Once you successfully complete and pass the foundation year, you will progress on to our full BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree. Across three further years of study - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement year, you’ll study a suite of modules design to embed theoretical knowledge and creative application to help you become a world-class engineer. With a focus on real-world problem solving, you’ll explore how to take flight even further. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving and communication - all desirable skills for real-world aeronautical engineering careers. Initially covering core engineering topics in relation to mathematics, electrical systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures and dynamics, you will start to explore aircraft design, including aircraft structures, flight systems, navigation, aerodynamics and performance. As you progress, you will focus on advanced flight systems, the aerodynamics of high-speed vehicles, and structural analysis using finite element methods. As an engineering student, you will experience hands-on learning using aeronautical laboratories, flight simulators and flight training system. You will also have the opportunity to gather real-time flight data with practical teaching using aircraft from Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Centre. During the flight, the aircraft will conduct specific manoeuvres to gather flight data for your later analysis. **Get closer to industry** The course team has long-standing connections with the aviation industry, both in the North West and beyond. You will benefit from stimulating range of external guest lecturers, project and placement opportunities, and engagement with professional networks, as you learn about the decision-making methods used by industry. **Our new home for engineering** In Autumn 2022, we opened our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for engineering. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration. **Features** • Initially study a foundation year to strengthen your maths, physics and study skills, ready to progress to the BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree • Develop a deeper understanding of the theory of statics and dynamics and flight control as related to the dynamic behaviour of an aircraft • Learn about aircraft design, including detailed refinement of component design and major interactions that influence the overall design effectiveness • Assess aircraft performance by modelling aerodynamic loads and propulsion system performance, leading to key results in both steady and accelerated flight This course is not open to international students. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology
Master's (4 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This course specialises in the design of space vehicles with a particular emphasis on rocket propulsion, space flight control, and satellite communication systems; students have access to flight simulators, wind tunnels, specialist laboratories and CAE software; they are offered a flying course at a local flying school with 1-1 instruction on both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, which gives an applied approach to the teaching. Design of a modern aerospace system requires a team of engineers, each with their own specialisation. Development of the systems often transcends national boundaries to international flight, worldwide satellite communications and deep space exploration and is a truly international industry. The University has projects in both Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) and rocketry, with student projects, research and other activities already running. We have established the UK's premier UAV competition, in conjunction with the Royal Aeronautical Society, for universities across the UK and Europe. We also have a link with two space tourism organisations, and this year we are building a scale prototype of a space-plane, which will be powered by jet engines and a rocket motor. This degree programme includes a module on rocket performance and propulsion. You will have opportunities to gain flying experience at a local flying school. You will also benefit from use of our flight simulator which will enhance your understanding of aircraft performance, stability and control...
Aeronautical Engineering
Certificate (2 years) at Blackpool and the Fylde College
The HNC in Aeronautical Engineering is built on an agile structure aligned to industry requirements and aims to provide you with a stimulating, challenging, engaging and memorable experience. It will help you gather essential knowledge of aeronautical and aerospace principles alongside foundational engineering principles and core practice. You will undertake a set of common core units as well as speciality-field units, enabling you to build behaviours, knowledge and skills that will help you progress to industry employment or further study. The programme will provide you with a thorough grounding in general and aeronautical engineering principles at Level 4 that will support you through a range of specialist progression options relating to individual professions within the aeronautical engineering sector. You will work towards gaining the essential qualities of an engineer, including integrity, regard for cost and sustainability, as they apply to a range of roles and responsibilities within the aeronautical sector. You will undertake a range of common core and subject-specialist units, focusing on various aspects of modern aeronautical engineering, including electrical and electronic, mechanical, materials and other essential concepts and considerations that are integrated and a multidisciplinary fashion to design and improve aircraft of the future...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Manchester
The BEng Aerospace Engineering will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry. As a graduate from The University of Manchester, you'll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. You'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. Perhaps you'd prefer to work in areas such as design or development? Or you could end up working in the testing and operation of vehicles and systems. We'll give you a theoretical knowledge of engineering science, in addition to a solid base of practical skills, an understanding of design, comprehension of the commercial world and competence in transferable skills (problem solving, team working, creativity, adaptability and IT). You'll be taught using interactive learning approaches and using cutting-edge and industry-standard tools. The degree also provides an excellent route for individuals wishing to proceed to further postgraduate research. The sky really is the limit!..
Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's (6 years) at University of South Wales
Aeronautical engineers apply their knowledge and skills to every aspect of air vehicles; from design, development, manufacture, flight testing and certification, to preserving airworthiness and sustainable aircraft operations. This BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree was developed in close consultation with industry professional bodies, including the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to boost your employability. You'll study the engineering principles needed for a career in the aerospace industry, and you'll gain practical experience on campus in our Aerospace Centre. Weather permitting, you'll also take to the skies with flight test lessons in your final year. Work placements and experience are strongly endorsed to complement your studies, along with visits to sites such as GE Aviation Wales, Airbus Filton, and British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC). The Aeronautical Engineering programme is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place. From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This unique course gives you the flexibility to pursue an engineering career designing aircraft from a pilot’s perspective, or to take the first step to become a commercial pilot. The compulsory flying element is mainly in the Final Year and is provided by a nationally recognised flight centre either in the UK or the US. There are additional fees for this, but at an attractively discounted rate compared to other flight centres. There are also opportunities to fly in the First and Second Years as an extracurricular activity, including the chance to use various flight simulators. The MEng’s extra year will deepen your knowledge of aerospace systems and develop your business and management skills...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Manchester
The MEng Aerospace Engineering will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry. As a graduate from the University of Manchester, you'll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. You'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. Perhaps you'd prefer to work in areas such as design or development? Or you could end up working in the testing and operation of vehicles and systems. We'll give you a theoretical knowledge of engineering science, in addition to a solid base of practical skills, an understanding of design, comprehension of the commercial world and competence in transferable skills (problem solving, team working, creativity, adaptability and IT). You'll be taught using interactive learning approaches and using cutting-edge and industry-standard tools. The additional MEng year combines engineering science taught in previous years into multi-faceted, commercially-realistic projects allowing students to demonstrate their applied skills in addition to their technical skills. Additional specialist units allow students to focus in advanced topics taught by world-leading researchers. The degree also provides an excellent route for individuals wishing to proceed to further postgraduate research. The sky really is the limit! ..
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Nottingham Trent University
Mathematics underpins every great engineering solution. That’s why, in your first year, we focus on mathematics and support you to develop a board knowledge of engineering and science. You’ll be ready for anything once you move on to BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering in your second year. At NTU, we are developing Aerospace Engineers who are ready to solve practical engineering problems facing the aerospace industry. Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. You’ll leave us well equipped to face today’s challenges and, as we focus on the future of flight, you’ll be ready for the industries next big challenges. Sustainability is a particularly pertinent issue for engineers as many products are designed to have short life-span. That’s why we teach you sustainable design which facilitates the re-use, re-purposing or recycling of materials and components – it’s the focus of one of your first year projects and we have a whole module dedicated to it in your final years. You’ll be learning from the best, with our expert lecturers and researcher who have extensive aerospace industry experience. Additionally, you will work on live industry projects and hear from guest speakers, both on campus and on company visits, to gain the latest knowledge of trends and techniques. It’s OK if you want to change direction at the end of your foundation year. The flexibility means that we can support you if you want to move onto one of our other engineering or mathematics courses in your second year. You’ll learn by taking part in a series of projects both individually and in a group. This develops your problem-solving and creative thinking skills – an essential quality for a professional engineer. During your second year you’ll compete as part of a team to win the Grand Challenge, an engineering problem posed by industry. This course is recognised by CDIO, a framework that has a project based learning approach. This framework stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating (CDIO) real-world systems and products. The framework is dedicated to providing students with their initial grounding in engineering through live projects...
Advanced Aerospace Engineering
Master's (2 years) at Coventry University
Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year. **This course covers subjects such as advanced computer aided engineering for aerodynamics and structures simulation, experimental methods to analyse structures and materials, and emerging aircraft technologies like unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones.** - The aviation and aerospace industry are committed to a sustainable future and our course covers the appropriate techniques, methods and subjects within this ever-changing industrial environment in more detail. - With an emphasis on applied technical work, particular prominence is given to the developments in aircraft autonomy, the design and analysis of aircraft structures, computational fluid dynamics, advanced materials and processes, flight simulation and experimental methods. - You will have the option to apply for a ‘work placement’ opportunity2, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information. For the latest information, please view our website. ..
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) with Professional Placement
Bachelor's (4 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool...
Advanced Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at Queen Mary University of London
This MSc programme is for students who want to further develop expertise in aerospace engineering. You can tailor your degree to build on your prior experience, choosing modules that reflect your interests and chosen specialism, in areas such as spacecraft systems, flight control and aeroelasticity. - Join research groups working at the cutting edge of aerospace engineering and computational modelling at a top UK university. - Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and Institution of Mechanical Engineers, enabling you to pursue Chartered Engineer status. - Work within our state-of-the-art facilities. On this MSc course, you’ll be placed at the forefront of innovation in aerodynamics. We aim to build on your existing expertise by equipping you with advanced skills in computational modelling, numerical techniques and an in-depth understanding of engineering approaches to current aerospace problems. You can then choose to specialise in key fields by choosing from optional modules. You’ll be supported to gain the skills necessary to work in the aerospace engineering industry, whether as a researcher or as an engineer for an aerospace company. You’ll be integrated into one of our research teams to work on an aerospace engineering-related project, supervised by one of our academic experts. You’ll have access to our excellent facilities to work on your project. From classroom-based learning to hands-on work in labs and workshops, every day will be different...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (2 years) at Swansea University
The MSc in Aerospace Engineering provides a rigorous and systematic understanding of the field, equipping you with the critical awareness and insight required to become a credible aerospace engineer. You will be prepared in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from propeller-driven and jet-powered planes, to helicopters and gliders. This covers design, analysis, testing and flight. Practical experience will be partly gained through your access to one of the world’s most advanced engineering flight simulators housed within Engineering. Graduates of the MSc Aerospace Engineering degree at Swansea are well-positioned for rewarding employment opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles: - Aircraft Design Engineer - Satellite Design Engineer - Aircraft Systems Engineer - Rocket Scientist - Aircraft MRO Engineer - Defence Engineer - Airline Pilot - High Speed Railway Engineer - Flight Test Engineer ..
Engineering (Aerospace)
Foundation Degreee (2 years) at Yeovil College
The Foundation Degree in Engineering aims to allow learners to develop the knowledge, understanding, cognitive ability, professional competence, and transferrable skills to progress into successful careers in the Engineering sector. Through a combination of pathway-specific and jointly-taught modules, learners will have the opportunity to build technical expertise in their chosen Engineering discipline, whilst developing the understanding of interdisciplinarity which is vital to the modern Engineering sector. A system engineering approach, reflective of contemporary sector practice, underpins all modules, and learners will have the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding across key themes of sustainable, digital, and autonomous engineering. The Foundation Degree includes different pathways – Aerospace or Mechanical. Students will apply for their chosen pathway, and this will remain fixed for the duration of their studies; it will not be possible for students to switch between pathways once enrolled on their course. The pathways are made up of a combination of common shared modules, and specialist pathway-specific modules, as appropriate. The course is taught by well qualified lecturers who are dedicated to ensuring student success through effective curriculum delivery and high-quality pastoral support. The team includes staff with relevant academic qualifications and sector expertise. This course is available on a full time basis, and is taught in-person at our Yeovil College campus. The full time course is studied over two years The course is also available part time over three years. **After the course** This course would prepare students well to work in a range of technical roles across the Engineering sector. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Degree will have demonstrated the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making, and are able to undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences. Upon successful completion, students would also be eligible to apply for further study, for example, undertaking the BEng (Hons) Engineering top-up degree offered at Yeovil College University Centre...
Astronautics and Space Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Surrey
**Foundation courses** A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if: You don’t have the grades for a full degree course You have non-traditional qualifications or experience You’re starting university after some time away from education You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study. **Life as a foundation year student** During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course. As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support. **Why choose this course** - Having pioneered the small satellite industry 40 years ago, the Surrey Space Centre designs and builds innovative commercial satellites to launch into orbit. - This means our BEng and MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering courses give you a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring academics at the forefront of space engineering. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - With our strong heritage in space study, we're widely recognised as one of the best astronautical engineer universities in the UK. **What you will study** You’ll apply your knowledge through project work, giving you the opportunity to work closely with academics from Surrey Space Centre. This will enable you to gain practical experience of the technologies that go into space missions. You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Queen's University Belfast
Aerospace Engineering is at the cutting edge of technology, applying scientific principles to the design, development and service of some of the most technologically advanced engineering products in the world. Aerospace engineers are responsible for not only the development of commercial aeroplanes and helicopters, but also spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Aerospace engineers work in multidisciplinary environments, designing and supporting vehicles which operate in extreme settings. With the ability to succeed in such diverse and challenging situations, aerospace engineers are naturally versatile, opening up a wide range of career opportunities, and our graduates can be found in leading private and public sector companies worldwide. The School has an international reputation for its contributions to the development of engineering education. For example, it is currently playing a leading role in the CDIO initiative (www.cdio.org) to enhance engineering education, involving universities from around the world...
Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Industrial Studies
Master's (5 years) at University of Southampton
Our MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering degree can also be taken with an additional year in industry. The year in industry is taken after Year 2 or Year 3 and is assessed by academics and industry experts. This can be a great way to give you a competitive edge among graduate recruiters by showing you can relate your academic skills and knowledge to contemporary industrial practice. This five-year MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering degree with an industrial studies year will enable you to gain the skills fundamental to modern aerospace electronic systems, both theoretical and practical. The course has been specifically designed to focus on electronics for aerospace and spacecraft systems. Key areas of study include electronic circuits and systems, flight mechanics and aerospace systems, radar techniques and applications, guidance, navigation and control, space systems engineering, digital systems and microprocessors, programming and computer engineering, devices and solid state electronics and mathematics. You will have the opportunity to design, simulate and build a unique aerospace electronic system as part of your third year individual project, and will collaborate with an academic working at the cutting-edge of research to develop analytical and innovative solutions to engineering problems. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Southampton has consistently ranked in the UK top 5 over recent years (Guardian University Guide, Complete University Guide and The Times and Sunday Times). We have an unrivalled reputation for our facilities, and have recently invested £8m in our student facilities for computer science and electrical and electronic engineering. You’ll be prepared to work in a wide variety of areas and fields; we have strong relationships with employers, and our graduates are particularly in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace. Our dedicated careers hub run an annual careers fair and have a dedicated startup incubator, Future Worlds, to support student enterprise. Our MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and we are members of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UK-ESF) and IET Power Academy..
Advanced Aerospace Engineering with Sustainable Technologies
Master's (1 year) at City St George's, University of London
**Benefits of this course** This MSc will prepare you with the knowledge, skills and values needed for a career in the growing aerospace industry, with a particular emphasis on multidisciplinary aerospace technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact. City, University of London is of the few universities in the UK that offers a combination of Green Aerospace Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing that are focused on the requirements, challenges and possible solutions of technologies that promote sustainability in aviation. You will be able to specialise in the field of automation and autonomy in aircraft and ground systems by taking on specifically designed modules (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). These topics have increasingly attained a higher profile in the aerospace industry over the last six years. **Who is this course for?** This Advanced Aerospace Engineering with Sustainable Technologies master's degree is ideal for Engineering graduates or Aeronautical and Mechanical practitioners who are intending to broaden their knowledge and scope in enhancement and application of sustainable technologies in the aerospace sector. **Accreditation** We have every expectation that this degree will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (iMechE)...
Aerospace Satellite Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Northumbria University
Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation. Our new MEng (Hons) Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector. This course combines 3 years of undergraduate study with an added 1 year postgraduate masters degree, which you will automatically progress onto providing you successfully complete the first 3 years of your course. To find out more about how our integrated masters courses work, click here. Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space. Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET...
Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Southampton
This integrated masters degree will develop your expertise in aerospace systems, while maintaining the broad-based background associated with mechanical engineering. The first two years are the same across our Mechanical Engineering degrees and focus on the essential principles of mechanical engineering, as well as law and management, systems design, and modelling and computing, in order to take a product from initial concept to the marketplace. During your third and fourth years you will focus on aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics and structural design. In your third year, you will also carry out an individual project, bringing together the concepts and skills you have learned. During your fourth year, you will take advanced and specialised modules and participate in a group design project, applying your engineering knowledge to solve a real-world problem. You will have access to extensive facilities, which include the largest wind tunnel in any UK university, a high-resolution 3D imaging centre, dedicated student design studios and workshops, and a materials and structures research facility in our new National Infrastructure Laboratory. Our courses are fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and offer a route to chartered status. ..
Aerospace Engineering with professional placement
Master's (5 years) at University of Bath
Specialise in aerospace design, performance, analysis and systems. Develop the engineering skills for a career in the aerospace industry. In your first two years of study, you’ll focus on learning the core mechanical engineering principles and the role of a professional engineer. You’ll explore how to incorporate design into the science, manufacturing and management elements of engineering so that you can build, analyse and test a product. Building on this, you’ll go on to specialise by studying areas including aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, structures and performance. To develop a full understanding of aircraft from design to manufacture, you’ll work with professional engineers from an aerospace manufacturer and take a flight test course at a local airfield. At Bath, we want to make sure you have the transferable skills engineers need in industry. You’ll develop complex problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as professional behaviours. You’ll explore how what you do as an engineer can impact the world around us and consider the ethical and environmental responsibilities this involves. Our course focuses on giving you opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt through practical project work. You’ll work on a group project to design a new aircraft to a specification given by industry or for entry into a competition such as the annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge. In your final year, you’ll choose from a range of specialist units and complete an individual research project that could be based on simulation, experimentation or design. You can choose to move between any of our BEng and MEng courses up to the end of your second year. This empowers you to take your degree in a direction that best suits your ambitions...
Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Aston University
**Start your path to the skies with a foundation year leading to a degree in Aerospace Engineering.** **Course outline** Begin your journey towards a career in aerospace with our Foundation Programme: Aerospace Engineering, designed to prepare you for progression to BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering. This foundation year provides the essential academic knowledge, practical skills and confidence to succeed in university-level study. You’ll explore core principles in mathematics, physics and engineering science, while developing your problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills through collaborative, project-based learning. Working alongside students from other engineering disciplines, you’ll gain experience of interdisciplinary thinking and real-world ways of working. These are skills that are vital in the aerospace industry and beyond. You’ll also be part of a supportive learning community that helps you transition smoothly into degree-level study and prepares you to thrive in a fast-moving, high-tech sector. **Key benefits** - Supporting progression – Opportunity to progress onto an Aston University degree programme by learning fundamental subject knowledge. - Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023) **Where can this degree take me?** Successful completion of this foundation programme enables progression onto our full-time BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering course. The transferable skills that our aerospace engineering programmes provide mean that graduates may find opportunities in a wide range of roles, such as: - Aerospace engineer - Avionics engineer - Flight systems engineer - Aircraft design engineer - Propulsion engineer - Maintenance and safety engineer - UAV (drone) systems designer - Aerodynamics specialist - Systems integration engineer - Spacecraft engineer - Research and development engineer ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Glasgow
**AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING:**- is about how aircraft are designed, constructed and powered, how they are used and how they are controlled for safe operation. You’ll take part in practical laboratories, including running a jet engine test. There are contributions to aircraft design classes by engineers from the industrial sector and, whenever possible, visits to industrial sites. The school also sponsors student teams for national (IMechE) and international (AIAA) competitions. Our graduates have been employed by: Williams F1 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Rolls-Royce plc the Met Office..
Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad
Bachelor's (4 years) at Queen Mary University of London
Discover how to develop major aviation innovations and find sustainable solutions to make engineering cleaner. From faster cars to greener aircraft, aerospace engineers are advancing innovations in today’s world. Join our Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) accredited course to become part of an industry at the forefront of change, supporting other sectors such as renewable energy and sea transport. We were the first university in the UK to provide a degree in this area in 1907. Today, we use our years of experience to help you hone your skills in top facilities. Our aero lab has everything from wind tunnels to a flight simulator, an anechoic chamber to a jet engine simulator. Immersed in industry Our academic team are experts in all four areas of the field: aerodynamics, propulsion and power, aerostructures, and systems. We also bring in guest speakers from organisations including Airbus and Altair Engineering. You’ll hear about specific issues, from the effect of pandemics on aviation to modern energy challenges. You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. Our Industrial Liaison Forum day is a chance to impress potential employers as you present your project findings. Aviation, defence forces or research centres – where will you apply your skills when you graduate? Our Aerospace Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng and our MEng programmes meet the academic requirements for CEng. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (5 years) at Sheffield Hallam University
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary** - Develop state-of-the-art scientific knowledge in aerospace engineering. - Gain the practical skills to solve complex future aerospace challenges. - Engage in live projects, numerical modelling and experimental techniques. - Address sustainability challenges like decarbonisation and FlyZero-2030. - Develop technology expertise in aviation and next-generation space missions. - Prepare for the full degree with an extra foundation year at the start. This course prepares you for diverse roles in aerospace research and development, manufacturing, product design, testing, modelling, simulating and other commercial engineering enterprises. You’ll engage in professional practice from day one, working on industry-led projects and addressing complex aerospace problems. This foundation year course is for those who don't meet the entry requirements for our BEng Hon Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, or would like extra preparation before starting degree-level study. ..
Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year)
Master's (5 years) at Loughborough University
In our Aeronautical Engineering course, you will be able to specialise in subjects that will be vital to the future of aviation, which go far beyond traditional passenger transport aircraft. There are many exciting challenges facing the sector, from finding environmentally sustainable methods of propulsion to increasing automation that allows unmanned aircraft to complete an ever-increasing range of tasks. This course will prepare you for a career tackling the challenges facing aviation today, and well into the future. In this course, you can study topics such as Autonomous Vehicles, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Noise Control, and Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics, among many others. These are underpinned by learning the fundamentals of engineering and analysis techniques, equipping you for a career not only in the aeronautical and automotive sectors but many others too. As part of the course, you will gain experience in testing and flight procedures by undertaking a flight test course. This includes up to four flights in an aircraft equipped with a flying laboratory. Our course contains modules on Aircraft and Gas Turbine Design too. These allow you to put the theory you have learned into practice as you learn how to produce detailed engineering designs to fulfil specific design briefs. In your final year, you will work as part of a team to design an aircraft of the future and work on your own original research project, working to solve a real-world engineering challenge. Our courses are taught within the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. Our teaching staff are engaged in pioneering research into air and ground transport, which helps keep our course up to date. We bring together outstanding facilities, superb teaching, and strong links with industry to make sure you are completely ready for your future career. **What's the difference between MEng and BEng?** The first two years of the BEng and MEng courses share the same format and structure, with a high level of aeronautical-specific content from day one, underpinned with fundamental engineering topics. The MEng courses differ from the BEng by offering the opportunity to study technical and management topics at a more advanced level, plus the option of studying a modern language. The individual project in the final year of the MEng is a more significant piece of work than for the BEng and may be carried out at an overseas university or in conjunction with an industrial sponsor. All our courses can be studied with or without the industrial placement year. Courses which lead to MEng take four or five years (depending if an industrial placement year is included) whilst the BEng courses take three or four years. The placement is normally taken after the second year, but MEng students can opt to take it after the third year instead. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the commencement of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that the transfer progression criteria have been met...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at Brunel University London
Our Aerospace Engineering MSc degree is a specialist, accredited course that has been developed to equip you with advanced technical knowledge and management skills to meet the needs and current challenges facing the ever-growing aerospace engineering industry. Through theoretical study and hands-on practice, you will gain an in-depth understanding of key aerospace disciplines covering aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and space mechanics. You’ll deepen your knowledge of aerospace structures, and the design and analysis of aerospace vehicles, and also acquire specialist knowledge on current aerospace engineering topics concerning flight safety, environmental impact, and fuel efficiency. You’ll have access to a range of technical facilities including our aerospace/aviation laboratory, full-motion engineering flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, anechoic chamber for aero-acoustic experiments, and 3D printing in the digital fabrication workshop. Industry standard specialist software for aircraft design is available for you to use 24 hours a day in high-performance computing clusters. During your time at Brunel, you will benefit from guest lectures delivered by industry professionals who present a valuable insight into current, challenging topics in the field of aerospace. There are also planned visits to engineering and manufacturing companies where you’ll see first-hand the latest breakthroughs in development and technology for future aerospace systems. In addition, you have the advantage of Brunel’s close location to London’s Heathrow Airport for site visits as well as project and employment opportunities. Our MSc aerospace engineering course is accredited by both the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). These professional bodies ensure that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited MSc degree in aerospace engineering fully meets the educational requirement for progression to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. It is studied full-time over one year. Brunel Engineers is an annual exhibition that showcases our engineering talent at its finest. It’s a great way for you to network with leading aerospace engineering experts and show them the innovative, creative and enterprising work you have produced during your time at Brunel. As an extracurricular activity, there is also the opportunity to be part of a student-led initiative involving the design and build of an unmanned aircraft vehicle and participating in the IMechE industry-sponsored UAS Challenge (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge)...
Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
Master's (5 years) at Swansea University
Studying an Aerospace Engineering degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered. During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed. This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry. The fourth year of this 5-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (5 years) at University of the West of England
BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year) has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain insight into the aviation industry through flight training. Focus on areas such as navigation, aviation safety, aircraft instrument systems and regulations at a practical level (additional costs apply). Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Swansea University
Studying an Aerospace Engineering degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered. During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed. This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry..
Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad
Master's (5 years) at Queen Mary University of London
Discover how to develop major aviation innovations and find sustainable solutions to make engineering cleaner. From faster cars to greener aircraft, aerospace engineers are advancing innovations in today’s world. Join our Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) accredited course to become part of an industry at the forefront of change, supporting other sectors such as renewable energy and sea transport. We were the first university in the UK to provide a degree in this area in 1907. Today, we use our years of experience to help you hone your skills in top facilities. Our aero lab has everything from wind tunnels to a flight simulator, an anechoic chamber to a jet engine simulator. Immersed in industry Our academic team are experts in all four areas of the field: aerodynamics, propulsion and power, aerostructures, and systems. We also bring in guest speakers from organisations including Airbus and Altair Engineering. You’ll hear about specific issues, from the effect of pandemics on aviation to modern energy challenges. You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. Our Industrial Liaison Forum day is a chance to impress potential employers as you present your project findings. Aviation, defence forces or research centres – where will you apply your skills when you graduate? Our Aerospace Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng and our MEng programmes meet the academic requirements for CEng. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Brunel University London
Our Aerospace Engineering BEng degree is an exciting, hands-on specialist course that has been developed to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to meet the real world needs of the global aerospace industry. You will be introduced to fundamental engineering subjects such as structures, materials, fluids, and maths, and gain skills in technical drawing. You’ll then learn about the principles of aircraft design and progress to specialist subjects such as propulsion systems, and aerospace structures. You’ll have access to a range of technical facilities including our aerospace/aviation laboratory, full-motion engineering flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, and 3D printing in the digital fabrication workshop. Industry standard specialist software for aircraft design is available for you to use 24 hours a day in high-performance computing clusters. During your time at Brunel, you will benefit from guest lectures delivered by industry professionals who present a valuable insight into current, challenging topics in the field of aerospace. There are also planned visits to engineering and manufacturing companies where you’ll see first-hand the latest breakthroughs in development and technology for future aerospace systems. In addition, you have the advantage of Brunel’s close location to London’s Heathrow Airport for site visits as well as project opportunities, and placement and employment options. Our BEng aerospace engineering course is accredited by both the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). These professional bodies ensure that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited BEng degree in aerospace engineering can be studied full-time over three years, or four years with a placement year. The BEng degree meets the educational requirement to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). You may wish to transfer to the MEng route of study at the end of your second year, subject to meeting the progression requirement. The MEng degree fully meets the educational requirement to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and involves a further year of academic study. We encourage the placement year option. This time in industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on an engineering placement year, you will have the opportunity to work in the aerospace engineering sector. As an extracurricular activity, there is the opportunity to be part of a student-led initiative involving the design and build of an unmanned aircraft vehicle and participating in the IMechE industry-sponsored UAS Challenge (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge)...
Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry)
Master's (4 years) at Teesside University
**Optional year in industry**: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence. Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking. **Course overview**: This course includes an integrated masters - you study three years at undergraduate level and one year at postgraduate level. Aerospace engineers design, test and build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles. If you have a passion for flight and space technology and want to become an engineer with varied skills, then this course is for you. You develop your knowledge and understanding of aerospace engineering subjects, including design, fluids, mechanics, flight control systems, structures, materials, propulsion, flight dynamics and aircraft performance. You are taught mainly at the University’s campus in Middlesbrough, but you have access to the extensive aerospace engineering workshops at Hartlepool College of Further Education. These include a hanger with fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, engines, and a wind tunnel. Free transport is provided between the University and the college should you need it. **Top reasons to study this course** 1. Real-world experience: a flight test experience is included as part of your course at no extra cost. 2. Prepare for your studies: develop your understanding of maths with our free online Mathematics for University course. 3. Professional accreditation: this degree is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer. 4. International visits: you have opportunities to travel internationally through student mobility visits or spending a semester studying abroad with one of our partners in countries such as China, the Czech Republic, Spain and Malaysia **After the course**: This course prepares you for the world of work by giving you the opportunity to go on work placements, take part in industry events and to undertake industry-relevant project work. You gain skills relevant to the aerospace industry and other sectors including automotive, process, oil and gas, electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing and energy industries. Our Student Futures careers and employability team can help you map out your future career. Aerospace engineering graduate destinations include employers such as: BAE SYSTEMS, Cobham, Baker Hughes, Express Engineering Ltd, Ford Aerospace Ltd, and many others...
Aerospace Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year
Master's (5 years) at University of Manchester
Aerospace Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering in one of the following subject areas: - Aerospace Engineering, BEng - Aerospace Engineering, MEng - Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience, MEng - Aerospace Engineering with Management, MEng On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics and physics. In addition, you will take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You will also complete a group project, related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from your future Department...
Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Surrey
**Foundation courses** A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if: You don’t have the grades for a full degree course You have non-traditional qualifications or experience You’re starting university after some time away from education You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study. **Life as a foundation year student** During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course. As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support. **Why choose this course** - As a BEng or MEng student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and learn from world-leading experts in the field. - Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. - You can hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023). - This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. **What you will study** Our aerospace engineering courses encompass advanced materials, design, aerodynamics, space systems, propulsion, and the latest in computational and simulation tools. With our research-led teaching, specialists will guide you in areas such as aircraft and environmental aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics and modelling of flows in gas-turbine engines (with links to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre). You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Sheffield Hallam University
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary** - Develop state-of-the-art scientific knowledge in aerospace engineering. - Gain the practical skills to solve complex future aerospace challenges. - Engage in live projects, numerical modelling and experimental techniques. - Address sustainability challenges like decarbonisation and FlyZero-2030. - Develop technology expertise in aviation and next-generation space missions. This course prepares you for diverse roles in aerospace research and development, manufacturing, product design, testing, modelling, simulating and other commercial engineering enterprises. You’ll engage in professional practice from day one, working on industry-led projects and addressing complex aerospace problems. **For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Engineering/MEng-Aerospace-Engineering/Full-time**..
Aerospace Electronic Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Southampton
This four-year MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering degree will enable you to gain the skills fundamental to modern aerospace electronic systems, both theoretical and practical. The course has been specifically designed to focus on electronics for aerospace and spacecraft systems. Key areas of study include electronic circuits and systems, flight mechanics and aerospace systems, radar techniques and applications, guidance, navigation and control, space systems engineering, digital systems and microprocessors, programming and computer engineering, devices and solid state electronics and mathematics. You will have the opportunity to design, simulate and build a unique aerospace electronic system as part of your third year individual project, and will collaborate with an academic working at the cutting-edge of research to develop analytical and innovative solutions to engineering problems. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Southampton has consistently ranked in the UK top 5 over recent years (Guardian University Guide, Complete University Guide and The Times and Sunday Times). We have an unrivalled reputation for our facilities, and have recently invested £8m in our student facilities for computer science and electrical and electronic engineering. You’ll be prepared to work in a wide variety of areas and fields; we have strong relationships with employers, and our graduates are particularly in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace. Our dedicated careers hub run an annual careers fair and have a dedicated startup incubator, Future Worlds, to support student enterprise. Our MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and we are members of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UK-ESF) and IET Power Academy...
Aerospace Engineering with Extended Professional Practice
Master's (2 years) at University of Hertfordshire
The Extended Professional Practice award provides you with the opportunity of a placement, working in a relevant engineering environment to further develop the knowledge and skills you gain from the taught modules. The placement takes place during the first two semesters of the second year of enrolment, after which you’ll return to complete your MSc Individual Project. It's up to you to secure a suitable placement, although the Careers and Employment service is here to support you throughout the process. This is an integrated degree programme that brings together the key generic skills of management and research methods with specific modules focusing on aerodynamics and flight mechanics. This approach will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you effectively to analyse technical and or management issues. The programme aims to: - equip you with the theory and the practice of relevant subjects, technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for aerospace and related manufacturing problems - provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work - focus on the links between analysis and design and the supporting skills of management - provide education and experience which enhances prospects of professional employment within the industry. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (5 years) at Nottingham Trent University
Among the fastest-growing industries in the UK, aeronautical and aerospace engineering offers a range of career prospects in research and development, testing, and maintenance. So we’ll train you up in everything you need to know, looking outside of traditional aerospace boundaries, and focusing on the future flight where you’ll explore novel propulsion and drone technology. Sustainability is a particularly pertinent issue for engineers as many products are designed to have short life-span. That’s why we teach you sustainable design which facilitates the re-use, re-purposing or recycling of materials and components – it’s the focus of one of your first year projects and we have a whole module dedicated to it in your final years. You’ll be learning from the best, with our expert lecturers and researcher who have extensive aerospace industry experience. Additionally, you will work on live industry projects and hear from guest speakers, both on campus and on company visits, to gain the latest knowledge of trends and techniques. **Recognised by Industry** This course is recognised by CDIO, a framework that has a project based learning approach. This framework stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating (CDIO) real-world systems and products. The framework is dedicated to providing students with their initial grounding in engineering through live projects...
Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of South Wales
Aeronautical engineering graduates are highly valued and in great demand. The MSc Aeronautical Engineering is ideal for graduates seeking employment in the aeronautical sector and for practising aerospace engineers who want to extend and update their skills. Progression to management is key to the careers of postgraduate engineers, so as part of the aeronautical engineering programme you will develop relevant managerial skills, as well as an awareness of the wider issues that affect the aeronautical industry. The MSc Aeronautical Engineering course meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). We have recently built an Aerospace Centre which includes a BAE Jetstream aircraft, laboratory equipment, a gas turbine engine, wind tunnel and a flight simulator, as well as state-of-the-art engineering analysis software...
Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
Bachelor's (4 years) at Swansea University
Studying a BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered. During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed. This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry. The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews. ..
V05209 - Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineering
Degree Apprenticeship (5 years) at BAE Systems
The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation...
Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Loughborough University
In our Aeronautical Engineering course, you will be able to specialise in subjects that will be vital to the future of aviation, which go far beyond traditional passenger transport aircraft. There are many exciting challenges facing the sector, from finding environmentally sustainable methods of propulsion to increasing automation that allows unmanned aircraft to complete an ever-increasing range of tasks. This course will prepare you for a career tackling the challenges facing aviation today, and well into the future. In this course, you can study topics such as Autonomous Vehicles, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Noise Control, and Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics, among many others. These are underpinned by learning the fundamentals of engineering and analysis techniques, equipping you for a career not only in the aeronautical and automotive sectors but many others too. As part of the course, you will gain experience in testing and flight procedures by undertaking a flight test course. This includes up to four flights in an aircraft equipped with a flying laboratory. Our course contains modules on Aircraft and Gas Turbine Design too. These allow you to put the theory you have learned into practice as you learn how to produce detailed engineering designs to fulfil specific design briefs. In your final year, you will work as part of a team to design an aircraft of the future and work on your own original research project, working to solve a real-world engineering challenge. Our courses are taught within the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. Our teaching staff are engaged in pioneering research into air and ground transport, which helps keep our course up to date. We bring together outstanding facilities, superb teaching, and strong links with industry to make sure you are completely ready for your future career. **What's the difference between MEng and BEng?** The first two years of the BEng and MEng courses share the same format and structure, with a high level of aeronautical-specific content from day one, underpinned with fundamental engineering topics. The MEng courses differ from the BEng by offering the opportunity to study technical and management topics at a more advanced level, plus the option of studying a modern language. The individual project in the final year of the MEng is a more significant piece of work than for the BEng and may be carried out at an overseas university or in conjunction with an industrial sponsor. All our courses can be studied with or without the industrial placement year. Courses which lead to MEng take four or five years (depending if an industrial placement year is included) whilst the BEng courses take three or four years. The placement is normally taken after the second year, but MEng students can opt to take it after the third year instead. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the commencement of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that the transfer progression criteria have been met...
Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (5 years) at University of Brighton
Choosing the integrated foundation year ensures that you’ll have skills and knowledge – including the essential maths – and confidence to make the most of your degree. Our integrated foundation year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree-level. After successfully completing the foundation year you can progress straight to the Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons) degree where you’ll prepare for a career as a skilled, creative professional working on the development, testing, and production of drones, satellites, aircraft and spacecraft that help connect our world and explore the universe. **TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE** - Foundation year that opens up opportunities in engineering if you don’t have the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study. - Exciting project work. - Learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency. - Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges. - Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs - Progress to a degree accredited by IMechE and IET. - Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures. - Gain a year of work experience on placement on the BEng(Hons) degree. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Brighton
Aerospace engineers are working worldwide on the design of aeroplanes, helicopters, drones and satellites, and solving complex engineering challenges from aerodynamics to propulsion. Their work can improve air travel safety, reduce emissions, enhance satellite communications, and even support disaster relief efforts. On our Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons) degree you’ll work with other engineering students and innovative researchers on challenging and rewarding projects including fighting robots, rocket cars, and the international Engineering Without Borders challenge. Our Aerospace Engineering MEng offers an extra year of study at masters level. **TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE** - Exciting project work. - Learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency. - Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges. - Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs. - Accredited by IMechE and IET. - Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures. - Gain a year of work experience on placement. ..
Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Staffordshire
**Gain the skills and knowledge to work as an aeronautical engineer in the aerospace industry, in the UK or overseas. Secure a paid work placement to boost your industry knowledge and career success.** The aerospace industry is one of the UK's most successful sectors. Our well-established course is recognised by major international companies such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Airbus Helicopters and BAE Systems. You’ll apply advanced theories to their practical application and work in our specialist laboratories using industry standard design and analysis software. Experience real aircraft systems with our flight simulator and wind tunnel. For an exhilarating break from study, you can take to the skies, thanks to student membership at a local gliding club! On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Aeronautical Engineering **Work placements** If you choose to complete a work placement, we’ll work with you to identify a suitable organisation. ..
Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Staffordshire
"This course is ideal if you want to become a pilot or work as an engineer or manager in the airline industry. On our Aeronautical Engineering degree we place special emphasis on flight deck design, particularly the relationship between pilot and modern fly-by-wire computer interfaces. You will learn about propulsion systems, which covers gas turbine engines, rocket engines and internal combustion engines. Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, which include a flight simulator that can simulate Boeing and Airbus aircraft as well as helicopters, and a new computerised wind tunnel. The computer-aided design (CAD) techniques you’ll learn are the ones used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. You'll also get to take part in a group-based project so you can apply your skills and knowledge to a real aircraft engineering design brief. Many graduates from this course have gone on to pilot roles with companies such as British Airways, Etihad, Monarch, the Royal Air Force and Virgin. Others have secured engineering roles with companies like Rolls Royce, General Electric, Augusta Westland Airbus Helicopters and Eurocopter. Alternatively you could study an MSc in Aeronautical Engineering. On our Aeronautical Engineering degree we place special emphasis on flight deck design, particularly the relationship between pilot and modern fly-by-wire computer interfaces. You will learn about propulsion systems, which covers gas turbine engines, rocket engines and internal combustion engines. Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, which include a flight simulator that can simulate Boeing and Airbus aircraft as well as helicopters, and a new computerised wind tunnel. The computer-aided design (CAD) techniques you’ll learn are the ones used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Many of these subjects are taught in group-based projects so you can apply your skills and knowledge to a real aircraft engineering design brief. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at Queen Mary University of London
Discover how to develop major aviation innovations and find sustainable solutions to make engineering cleaner. From faster cars to greener aircraft, aerospace engineers are advancing innovations in today’s world. Join our Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) accredited course to become part of an industry at the forefront of change, supporting other sectors such as renewable energy and sea transport. We were the first university in the UK to provide a degree in this area in 1907. Today, we use our years of experience to help you hone your skills in top facilities. Our aero lab has everything from wind tunnels to a flight simulator, an anechoic chamber to a jet engine simulator. Immersed in industry Our academic team are experts in all four areas of the field: aerodynamics, propulsion and power, aerostructures, and systems. We also bring in guest speakers from organisations including Airbus and Altair Engineering. You’ll hear about specific issues, from the effect of pandemics on aviation to modern energy challenges. You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. Our Industrial Liaison Forum day is a chance to impress potential employers as you present your project findings. Aviation, defence forces or research centres – where will you apply your skills when you graduate? Our Aerospace Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng and our MEng programmes meet the academic requirements for CEng. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Nottingham
**Course overview** Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector. Our department has links with companies including: - Airbus - Boeing - Rolls-Royce Aerospace Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry. Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in: - flight physics - airframe - systems Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules. **Why choose this course?** - 7th in the UK for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025) - 12th in the UK for aerospace engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects - Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused - Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two - Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace - Important Information This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience
Master's (5 years) at Queen Mary University of London
Discover how to develop major aviation innovations and find sustainable solutions to make engineering cleaner. From faster cars to greener aircraft, aerospace engineers are advancing innovations in today’s world. Join our Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) accredited course to become part of an industry at the forefront of change, supporting other sectors such as renewable energy and sea transport. We were the first university in the UK to provide a degree in this area in 1907. Today, we use our years of experience to help you hone your skills in top facilities. Our aero lab has everything from wind tunnels to a flight simulator, an anechoic chamber to a jet engine simulator. Immersed in industry Our academic team are experts in all four areas of the field: aerodynamics, propulsion and power, aerostructures, and systems. We also bring in guest speakers from organisations including Airbus and Altair Engineering. You’ll hear about specific issues, from the effect of pandemics on aviation to modern energy challenges. You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. Our Industrial Liaison Forum day is a chance to impress potential employers as you present your project findings. Aviation, defence forces or research centres – where will you apply your skills when you graduate? Our Aerospace Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng and our MEng programmes meet the academic requirements for CEng. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Professional Placement
Master's (5 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Graduates work at Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, General Electric and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**Course Overview** Are you fascinated by aircraft? This course combines the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of Aerospace Engineering. **Why study with us** - You will undertake ‘Private Pilot Licence (PPL)’ theoretical studies in your 2nd year. - There’s an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3. - 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** - You’ll graduate with a rounded education in aerospace engineering which can lead to a wide range of career options. - Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities. - Fine tune your practical skills using the University’s excellent flight simulators and UAV lab. **Future Careers** Studying Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies leads to careers in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors. ..
Aerospace Engineering (with a year abroad)
Master's (5 years) at University of Leicester
With advances in technology and design, aircraft engineering is always evolving. In theory and practice, this aerospace engineering degree will help you tackle these challenges, while also setting you up to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Aerospace Engineering degree starts by providing a broad engineering foundation, which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering subjects. You will then develop further specific knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering. Engineers are innovators who bring about change through their ingenuity, experience and curiosity to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. Their work is central to thriving economies and competitive industries. It is equally important in developing countries where engineers provide appropriate technologies during difficult times of change. Professional engineers have a high degree of specialist knowledge but increasingly they use a broad approach to problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines. This is coupled with an awareness of environmental, social, legal, economic and regulatory aspects of the problem at hand. Specialised lectures on topics such as flight dynamics, aircraft navigation, aero-engine design, aerospace materials and aircraft performance may be given by visiting lecturers from aerospace industry companies. You will have the opportunity to attend a practical flight test course or to use a flight simulator to enhance your knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism. What's the difference? Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms: BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years) MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years) The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Nottingham Trent University
At NTU, we are developing Aerospace Engineers who are ready to solve practical engineering problems facing the aerospace industry. Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. You’ll leave us well equipped to face today’s challenges and, as we focus on the future of flight, you’ll be ready for the industries next big challenges. Sustainability is a particularly pertinent issue for engineers as many products are designed to have short life-span. That’s why we teach you sustainable design which facilitates the re-use, re-purposing or recycling of materials and components – it’s the focus of one of your first year projects and we have a whole module dedicated to it in your final years. You’ll be learning from the best, with our expert lecturers and researcher who have extensive aerospace industry experience. Additionally, you will work on live industry projects and hear from guest speakers, both on campus and on company visits, to gain the latest knowledge of trends and techniques. **Recognised by Industry** This course is recognised by CDIO, a framework that has a project based learning approach. This framework stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating (CDIO) real-world systems and products. The framework is dedicated to providing students with their initial grounding in engineering through live projects...
Aeronautical Engineering with a Foundation Year
Bachelor's (4 years) at Loughborough University
This course is primarily for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their previous sport performance commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers. Our Foundation Studies programme at Loughborough is designed to help a range of students realise their university ambitions. Our streamed approach enables you to progress on to one of multiple courses within your chosen stream – giving you further time to decide which course is right for you. The foundation programme would suit: - Students who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry on a preferred course; - Students who did not meet the expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations (including illness or caring responsibilities); - Mature students or care leavers; - Students performing at elite athlete level who have the added challenge of combining study with high-level sporting competition. As a student on the course, you will be a full member of the University, enjoying access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments, and the outstanding student experience Loughborough University offers. This course is placed within the Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences stream which is one of our four Foundation streams. Foundation courses in this stream include: - Aeronautical Engineering with a Foundation Year - Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year - Bioengineering with a Foundation Year - Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year - Civil and Architectural Engineering with a Foundation Year - Computer Science with a Foundation Year - Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year - Materials with a Foundation Year - Mathematics with a Foundation Year - Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year - Natural Science with a Foundation Year (maths or physics major) - Physics with a Foundation Year - Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year - Sport Technology with a Foundation Year Why complete a foundation year? - Completing a foundation year within the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Stream will enable you to progress onto the first year of our - Aeronautical Engineering or any course, provided the relevant progression criteria are met. - Completing a foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation pathway have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into university life. - Our foundation course is taught in-house by university staff. The Foundation Studies course also offers the opportunity for students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport, looking to join one of our sporting performance programmes, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications. It is ideal for students who wish to combine their performance sports training with academic study. If you think your sport profile qualifies you to be considered for the elite athletes programme, please contact performancesport@lboro.ac.uk before applying. ..
Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad
Master's (5 years) at Swansea University
Studying an MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered. During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed. This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry. As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad between your third and fifth year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on study@swansea.ac.uk ..
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Liverpool
The main aerospace engineering topics you’ll study include aerodynamics, aero structures, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, communications, avionics and aircraft materials. The programmes include a two day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft. Our Aerospace Engineering degree programmes are double accredited (by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers). This programme is very similar to that of the Aerospace Engineering degree programmes (H425 and H421) but also introduces elements of pilot studies for students interested in becoming pilots. In Year One, the Pilot studies module (based on the PPL ground school syllabus) complements the flight training programme of 20 hours which is mandatory. In Year Two, the Pilot studies module is based on the Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabus. This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool...
Aerospace Computational Engineering
Master's (3 years) at Cranfield University
**Within the next five years there will be a demand for engineers and leaders who will be using 100% digital techniques for aerospace applications, design and testing. This unique course covers a wide range of applications focused on aerospace computational aspects.** The MSc in Aerospace Computational Engineering aims to enhance your skills through a detailed introduction to the state-of-the-art computational methods and their applications for digital age aerospace engineering applications. You will be able to meet the demand of an evolving workplace that requires highly qualified engineers possessing core software engineering skills together with competency in mathematical analysis techniques. **Who is it for?** This course is suitable for those with backgrounds in mathematics, physics, computer science or an engineering discipline. We also welcome applicants with relevant industrial experience such as qualified engineers working with computational methods wishing to extend their knowledge. The part-time option is suitable for qualified engineers looking to extend their knowledge and incorporate CFD into their skill set. **Why this course?** With its blend of skills-based and subject-specific material, this course aims to provide students with generic practical skills and cutting-edge knowledge adaptable to the wide variety of applications in the field of aerospace computational engineering. By undertaking this MSc, you will enhance your skills through a detailed introduction to the state-of-the-art computational methods and their applications for digital age aerospace engineering applications. The course provides a unique opportunity for cross-disciplinary education and knowledge transfer in the computational engineering of fluid and solid mechanics for aerospace industrial applications. Focusing on fully integrated digital design for aerospace applications, you will be able to understand and implement numerical methods on various computing platforms for aerospace applications. As a graduate, you will meet the demand of an evolving workplace that requires highly qualified engineers possessing core software engineering skills together with competency in mathematical analysis techniques...
Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of South Wales
This four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) Aeronautical Engineering course combines our BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree with Masters-level material. It allows you to further distinguish yourself with an advanced set of professional and technical skills and removes the need to source further funding to study a Masters-level qualification. On completion of the Aeronautical Engineering course, you will be better placed to compete in the graduate jobs market and enter more demanding and rewarding roles. The MEng Aeronautical Engineering programme is also ideal if you want to become a registered Chartered Engineer as it meets the Engineering Council’s educational requirements to gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) status – the highest standard within the industry. Aeronautical engineers apply their knowledge and skills to every aspect of air vehicles; from design, development, manufacture, flight testing and certification, to preserving airworthiness and sustainable aircraft operations. You’ll study the engineering principles needed for a career in the aerospace industry, and you’ll gain practical experience on campus in our state-of-the-art Aerospace Centre. Weather permitting, you’ll also take to the skies with flight test lessons in your final year. Work placements and experience are strongly endorsed to complement your studies, along with visits to sites such as GE Aviation Wales, Airbus Filton, and British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC). The Aeronautical Engineering programme is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place. From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with. ..
Aerospace Engineering (with Placement)
Bachelor's (4 years) at City St George's, University of London
This degree equips you with skills in the design, construction, analysis and testing of aerospace systems. As an aerospace engineer, you will be a pillar of scientific and technical knowledge in air transport, defence and space, the UK's fastest-growing engineering sectors. Prepare for a career in aerospace engineering and become instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable air transport, communications, security and space exploration. This course offers you high-level knowledge of analysis, design and the operational tools of aerospace vehicles and their systems. We will develop your professional engineering skills over three years, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future industry trends. Challenging design projects and an optional industrial placement will enhance your real-world engineering skills and future opportunities. You will develop a strong technical background in key areas of aerospace engineering, including air/spaceship structure, propulsion, control and manufacturing. Sustainable life-cycle engineering skills will be integral to your learning. - Benefit from strong links to industry and valuable external involvement in the degree programme - Learn from the City St George’s vision of sustainable engineering, a fundamental aspect of future aerospace engineering - Study in world-leading test facilities, including our low turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, belonging to the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility initiative - Work with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and high-performance computational fluid solvers, both developed at City St George's and supported by world experts Boost your employability with an optional placement year, giving real-world experience – recent placements have included BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Airbus. - Boost your employability with an optional placement year, giving real-world experience – recent placements have included BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Airbus. As a graduate in aerospace engineering, you will help to develop a more sustainable aerospace industry of the future. You will also witness increased activity in aerial transport, defence, satellite communication and space exploration. Wherever your future lies after City St George's, your multidisciplinary skills and experience collaborating with international teams mean you will be in demand. Our graduates are respected in the industry for their educational experience of working on challenging interdisciplinary projects which are relevant to real-world needs. This is demonstrated by their employment at the following elite global organisations - BAE SYSTEMS, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Raytheon, Bombardier, Dassault. We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status...
Aerospace Satellite Engineering (Extended Degree)
Bachelor's (5 years) at Northumbria University
Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation. Our new BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector. Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space. Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET. ..
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (5 years) at University of the West of England
BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year) has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain practical experience developing and testing your prototypes in our well-equipped laboratories. Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines...
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) with Professional Placement
Master's (5 years) at Kingston University
**Reasons to choose Kingston** - Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. - You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a flight simulator, wind tunnel facilities, a rocket lab, advanced 3D printers and manufacturing workshops and a satellite ground station. You will participate in a flight test course, onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. - Employability is a key element of the programme, and you'll enhance your skills throughout the curriculum including through industrial visits, placement, and co-and extra-curriculum activities. Students are encouraged to take part in the Formula Student Competition to design and make a race car. **About this course** Aerospace engineering at Kingston has an innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and cutting-edge facilities. Kingston is the perfect place to study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. You'll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to aerospace design problems and participating in a group design project. The MEng has an extra year of study and can provide a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status. It also has the option to pursue an industrial placement. **Future Skills** Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. **Career opportunities** Aerospace is a highly successful sector of UK industry. Graduates have gained jobs with Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin and British Airways...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Bristol
Aerospace engineering research at Bristol is organised via cross-faculty research groups with interests spanning four key areas: - Fluid Flow and Aerodynamics - Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) - Dynamics and Control - Robotics This work is supported by at least 50 academic staff, more than 70 research staff and over 240 postgraduate students, plus a highly experienced administrative and technical support team. Aerospace engineering is a specific discipline involving experimental, numerical, theoretical and computational research which is later applied to aerospace-related problems, for example, fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, wind turbines and UAVs. All postgraduates would expect to publish in high-quality journals and present at international conferences so our research programmes are aimed at independent and self-motivated applicants...
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year)
Master's (5 years) at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
**Course overview** Combine the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of aerospace engineering on our Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies Foundation Entry degree course. **Why study with us** - You’ll undertake ‘Private Pilot License (PPL)’ theoretical studies in your 2nd year and ‘Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)’ theoretical studies in your 4th year. - 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. - The university examinations prepare you for sitting CAA ATPL examinations after graduation. **What you’ll do** - This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry. - You’ll access lectures and masterclasses on topics such as the effective use of computer-aided design software, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis. - Our flight training school partners cover the practical flying components of the PPL (typically 45 hours), for an additional fee. **Future careers** Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Foundation
Bachelor's (4 years) at City St George's, University of London
The programme begins with a one-year foundation which is designed to help you develop the study skills and academic knowledge needed for an engineering degree at Bachelors or Integrated Masters level. Embark on a transformative journey into aerospace engineering with our comprehensive degree program, which includes a foundation year. Dive deep into the intricate world of aerospace vehicles and systems, where you'll gain invaluable insights into analysis, design, and operational tools essential for the industry's demands. Here's why our program stands out: - Professional Skill Development: Throughout the course, we prioritise the cultivation of your engineering skills, emphasising innovation and sustainability to tackle present and future industry challenges. - Hands-On Experience: Engage in dynamic design projects and opt for an industrial placement to refine your practical abilities and expand your career opportunities. - Industry Integration: Benefit from our strong ties with industry leaders, ensuring that our curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date with contemporary aerospace practices. - Sustainability Focus: Immerse yourself in our commitment to sustainable engineering, a core principle guiding the future of aerospace endeavors. - Cutting-Edge Facilities: Explore our top-tier testing facilities, including the low-turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, integral to national initiatives. - State-of-the-Art Equipment: Access advanced experimental equipment and computational tools, developed and supported by leading experts in the field. - Employability Boost: Enhance your career prospects with an optional placement year, gaining hands-on experience with renowned organisations like BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, and Airbus. This course with foundation included is designed specifically to help people with the passion and potential to study with us. For example, mature students who need to update their technical knowledge and get used to studying again after being in work. By the end of the first foundation year and on successful completion, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to progress to a BEng or MEng degree. **Accreditation** We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status...
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Wrexham University
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 Engage with strong employer links, industrial projects, and career-focused opportunities throughout your studies 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 course is designed in line with the AHEP-4 framework, ensuring academic rigour and industry relevance 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 Please note that this degree is currently subject to validation. Course content, structure, and module titles may be subject to change prior to final approval..
Aeronautical Engineering
Certificate (1 year) at University Centre Farnborough
The Higher National Certificate is a university-level qualification (Level 4) with a strong vocational emphasis. It is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment or the opportunity to progress to study at university. For people currently employed in a related field, an HNC provides the opportunity to upgrade knowledge and skills, combining work and study and may be a more cost-effective alternative to university study. This course is equivalent to the first year of a full time university-level programme. Our supportive environment for learning will give you the best opportunity to succeed by providing you with individual attention whilst studying. You will get to know all your teachers well and benefit from a supportive and friendly environment. **Progression:** Students may go onto a wide and varied range of Engineering career pathways. Also students may choose to progress onto a HND Engineering course, or to an appropriate Engineering Degree programme. The Higher National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering has been developed to focus on equipping individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in the Aeronautical Engineering Industries. **MODULES** **Common Units:** - Unit 4001: Engineering Design - Unit 4002: Engineering Maths - Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering Project **Mandatory Specialist Unit:** - Unit 4041: Aircraft Aerodynamics - Unit 4042: Aircraft Electrical Power and Distribution Systems - Unit 4043: Airframe Mechanical Systems - Unit 4044: Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications - Unit 4045: Turbine Rotary Wing Mechanical and Flight Systems There is a strong emphasis on analysis and evaluation of subject-specialist concepts and procedures. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at City St George's, University of London
This four-year degree equips you with skills in design, construction, analysis and testing of aerospace systems. As an aerospace engineer, you will be a pillar of scientific and technical knowledge in air transport, defence and space, the UK's fastest growing engineering sectors. Prepare for a career in aerospace engineering and become instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable air transport, communications, security and space exploration. This course offers you high-level knowledge of analysis, design and operational tools of aerospace vehicles and their systems. We will develop your professional engineering skills over four years, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future trends. Challenging design projects help demonstrate your skills to employers, while a fourth year helps you transition to professional practice. - Benefit from strong links to industry and valuable external involvement in the degree programme - Learn from the City St George’s vision of sustainable engineering, a fundamental aspect of future aerospace engineering - Study in world-leading test facilities, including our low turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, belonging to the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility initiative - Work with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and high-performance computational fluid solvers, both developed at City St George's and supported by world experts As a graduate in aerospace engineering, you will help to develop a more sustainable aerospace industry of the future. You will also witness increased activity in aerial transport, defence, satellite communication and space exploration. Wherever your future lies after City St George's, your multidisciplinary skills and experience collaborating with international teams mean you will be in demand. Our graduates are respected in the industry for their educational experience of working on challenging interdisciplinary projects which are relevant to real-world needs. This is demonstrated by their employment at the following elite global organisations - BAE SYSTEMS, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Raytheon, Bombardier, Dassault. We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status...
Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of East London
Our BEng in Aeronautical Engineering will help you solve real-world problems. It gives you the tools to develop industry-led solutions in engineering. - Cutting-edge knowledge: Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories alongside hands-on experience. Topics include sustainability, aerodynamics, mechanical systems, mechatronics, design engineering, and more. - Practical Problem-Solving: Plan, execute, and analyse practical and simulation tests in mechatronics engineering. Hone your skills to address complex engineering challenges. - Professional Autonomy: Gain expertise to work independently and at a professional level. Get a clear understanding of vital aspects of health and safety, ethics, sustainability, and legal dimensions within the engineering field. ..
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Master's (5 years) at University of the West of England
MEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain insight into the aviation industry through flight training. Focus on areas such as navigation, aviation safety, aircraft instrument systems and regulations at a practical level (additional costs apply). Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines...
V05205 - Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineering
Degree Apprenticeship (5 years) at BAE Systems
The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation...
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at Wrexham University
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 -Engage with strong employer links, industrial projects, and career-focused opportunities throughout your studies -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 ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (4 years) at Aston University
**Looking to launch a career where science, sustainability and sky-high ambition take flight?** **Course outline** 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. 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. 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. 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. **Key benefits** - Excellent prospects – Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘graduate prospects - outcomes’ (General Engineering; Complete University Guide, 2025) - 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. - Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023) - Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian, 2025) - Experiential learning - Design, build and race at Silverstone a single-seat racing car in IMechE’s national competition, Formula Student. **Where can this degree take me?** The transferable skills that our aerospace engineering programmes provide mean that graduates may find opportunities in a wide range of roles, such as: - Aerospace engineer - Avionics engineer - Flight systems engineer - Aircraft design engineer - Propulsion engineer - Maintenance and safety engineer - UAV (drone) systems designer - Aerodynamics specialist - Systems integration engineer - Spacecraft engineer - Research and development engineer ..
Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace with Industrial Placement Year
Master's (5 years) at University of Southampton
This integrated masters degree will develop your expertise in aerospace systems, while maintaining the broad-based background associated with mechanical engineering. The first two years are the same across our Mechanical Engineering degrees and focus on the essential principles of mechanical engineering, as well as law and management, systems design, and modelling and computing, in order to take a product from initial concept to the marketplace. During your third and fourth years modules include aerothermodynamics, materials and structures, engineering design and project risk management. In your third year, you will also carry out an individual project, bringing together the concepts and skills you have learned. During your fourth year, you will take advanced and specialised modules and participate in a group design project, applying your engineering knowledge to solve a real-world problem. Your Industrial Placement Year will enhance your employability, with an additional year-long paid placement in an engineering organisation. You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills that you developed during the early years of your degree, developing vital professional knowledge and skills to prepare you to become a professional engineer after graduation. You will have access to extensive facilities, which include the largest wind tunnel in any UK university, a high-resolution 3D imaging centre, dedicated student design studios and workshops, and a materials and structures research facility in our new National Infrastructure Laboratory. Our courses are fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and offer a route to chartered status...
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Industrial)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Leeds
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft – using science and engineering, computational and analytical skills to design vehicles and structures that interact with the earth’s atmosphere and beyond. From choosing materials which maximise structural strength to optimising aerodynamics and fuel economy, today’s industry-leading aeronautical and aerospace engineers are developing new technologies for use in aviation, defence systems, and spacecraft. Studying an aeronautical and aerospace engineering degree at Leeds will develop your abilities in mathematics, physics, materials and computer science, backed-up with a strong design philosophy – all of which will equip you to design, analyse, manufacture and operate aircraft and aerospace vehicles. You’ll be prepared to help meet the challenges facing the aerospace sector. Our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up to date with industry developments and requirements. That’s one of the reasons why our graduates are so in demand from industry, and why our courses are accredited by the leading professional bodies. **Industrial placement year** This programme gives you the opportunity to undertake a paid industrial placement year as part of the course. Our close industry links give you the platform to apply to a number of major organisations such as Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited and Rolls-Royce. **Why study at Leeds:** - This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. - Get hands on with practical work in each year of study by putting into practice what you have learned by designing, manufacturing and assembling devices and testing their performance. - This is a practical course, so you’ll benefit from specialist facilities including extensive lab space and equipment such as wind tunnels, our high-spec computer cluster for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) work and computational modelling, in aerodynamic analysis for example, and workshop facilities for various rapid prototyping systems. - You’ll develop your programming skills in industry standard languages like Matlab and for microprocessor systems, giving you everything you need to get started on your career in engineering. - Test your learned knowledge in various practical activities and events throughout the course including designing, building and testing a model aircraft and gaining hands-on flying experience at The National Flying Laboratory Centre. - Benefit from our globally recognised research that feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn at Leeds with the latest thinking. - Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with a paid industrial placement year. - At the end of your second year, there’s the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MEng, BEng). - Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society MechEngSoc. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for mechanical engineering. ..
Aeronautical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of East London
Our BEng in Aeronautical Engineering will help you solve real-world problems. It gives you the tools to develop industry-led solutions in engineering. Cutting-edge knowledge: Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories alongside hands-on experience. Topics include sustainability, aerodynamics, mechanical systems, mechatronics, design engineering, and more. Practical Problem-Solving: Plan, execute, and analyse practical and simulation tests in mechatronics engineering. Hone your skills to address complex engineering challenges. Professional Autonomy: Gain expertise to work independently and at a professional level. Get a clear understanding of vital aspects of health and safety, ethics, sustainability, and legal dimensions within the engineering field. A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community...
Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology
Master's (4 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This course specialises in the design of space vehicles with a particular emphasis on rocket propulsion, space flight control, and satellite communication systems; students have access to flight simulators, wind tunnels, specialist laboratories and CAE software; they are offered a flying course at a local flying school with 1-1 instruction on both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, which gives an applied approach to the teaching. Design of a modern aerospace system requires a team of engineers, each with their own specialisation. Development of the systems often transcends national boundaries to international flight, worldwide satellite communications and deep space exploration and is a truly international industry. The University has projects in both Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) and rocketry, with student projects, research and other activities already running. We have established the UK's premier UAV competition, in conjunction with the Royal Aeronautical Society, for universities across the UK and Europe. We also have a link with two space tourism organisations, and this year we are building a scale prototype of a space-plane, which will be powered by jet engines and a rocket motor. This degree programme includes a module on rocket performance and propulsion. You will have opportunities to gain flying experience at a local flying school. You will also benefit from use of our flight simulator which will enhance your understanding of aircraft performance, stability and control...
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (5 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This Aerospace Engineering course specialises in aircraft design, especially aircraft structures, materials and aerodynamics. The first ever passenger jet aircraft, the Comet, was designed and tested in Hatfield. Since then, the aerospace industry has seen unimagined technical progress. The University has a strong track record of providing the aerospace industry with highly skilled aeronautical engineers. This professionally-accredited degree has much in common with our MEng/BEng Honours degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering but has particular emphasis on materials selection and aircraft structural design. It provides the first step towards chartered engineer status. In our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lab, you will have an opportunity to get involved with UAVs as extra-curricular activity or as part of your final year project...
Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Hertfordshire
This new BEng degree course in aerospace engineering with space technology specialises in the design of space vehicles with a particular emphasis on rocket propulsion, space flight control, and satellite communication systems. You will become familiar with CATIA, which is a computer-aided design package popular in the aerospace industry. Design of a modern aerospace system requires a team of engineers, each with their own specialisation. Development of the systems often transcends national boundaries to international flight, worldwide satellite communications and deep space exploration and is a truly international industry. The University has projects in both Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) and rocketry, with student projects, research and other activities already running. We have established the UK's premier UAV competition, in conjunction with the Royal Aeronautical Society, for universities across the UK and Europe. We also have a link with two space tourism organisations, and this year we are building a scale prototype of a space-plane, which will be powered by jet engines and a rocket motor. This degree programme includes a module on rocket performance and propulsion. You will have opportunities to gain flying experience at a local flying school. You will also benefit from use of our flight simulator which will enhance your understanding of aircraft performance, stability and control...
Advanced Aeronautical Engineering
Master's (1 year) at Imperial College London
Learn the fundamental disciplines needed to develop new technologies and greener aircraft on this one year, full-time course, which offers broad multidisciplinary training in aircraft technologies designed to reduce environmental impact and life-cycle costs. Discover how the aviation industry is meeting the challenge of maintaining its economic growth while improving its environmental credentials as you work with the latest industry-standard software in world-leading research facilities. Examine the 'Green Aviation' initiative in detail on a series of core and optional modules and complete an extensive individual research project offering an original assessment on a chosen aspect of aeronautical engineering...
BEng (Hons) Engineering (Aerospace) Full Time
Bachelor's (3 years) at Nelson and Colne College Group
This programme constructed around three separate one year courses. In year 1 you will study for a HNC in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. In year 2 you will study for a HND in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. In your final year you will study for a BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. There are 3 possible entry points which are:- Year 1 for which you will need 48 UCAS points Year 2 for which you will need a HNC at Merit or better Year 3 for which you will need a HND at Merit or better There are 3 possible exit points which are:- The end of year 1 with a HNC The end of year 2 with a HND The end of year 3 with a BEng..
Aerospace Engineering with Sandwich Placement
Bachelor's (4 years) at University of Wolverhampton
The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of aerospace engineering recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. The first year of study is very much about mastering the underpinning engineering principles, accompanied by an introduction to airframes and aircraft propulsion, engine testing and design. Year two combines mechanical engineering topics, for example thermodynamics and the role of the engineer in society, with specialist topics that include control and aircraft systems, and airflow anaysis and simulation. The third year of study includes topics related to supersonic and subsonic aerodynamics, energy and sustainability and new and advanced engineering materials...
Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at Wrexham University
Why choose this course? The key aim of the Aeronautical Engineering Degree is to develop intellectual and application skills through knowledge acquisition, problem solving, deductive skills, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation. This also encompasses social and environmental implications. During the degree, you will: develop a full understanding of engineering design concepts and the product development process. gain key skills and sound knowledge for a successful career in aircraft design and manufacturing industries, as well as in a variety of modern manufacturing engineering sectors, be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for often complex concepts to become reality. seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative, and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner. be skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical, and technical skills, using appropriate tools. be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities. be familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value appreciate the global dimensions of engineering, commerce, and communication; be able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue. be professional in your outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches. *Our Engineering subject area is ranked Top 10 in the UK for Assessment and feedback, learning resources and student voice (National Student Survey 2024) *Our Engineering subject area is ranked Joint 3rd out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for overall satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2024) You will have opportunity to transfer to an integrated-master’s degree course MEng Aeronautical Engineering at the end of your year 2 (level 5) study. Key Course Features: You will be taught by a dedicated teaching team, with extensive industrial experience. Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel facilities. Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre based in Broughton. Rapid prototyping facility and specialist manufacturing systems simulation software. 3D laser scanner. Access to cutting edge computer-aided design, analysis and simulation software, including ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB and Simulink, etc. State-of-the-art Merlin Flight Simulator - design and test your own aircraft using engineering theory...
Space Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Birmingham
Advances in Spacecraft Engineering are creating the opportunity for us to explore further than ever before. Our Space Engineering Masters course provides the skills and knowledge you need to significantly enhance your career prospects in this growing sector, by developing your abilities in spacecraft engineering...
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