Aerospace Engineering, BEng (Hons), with industry placement

This aerospace engineering degree develops skills in designing, constructing, analysing, and testing aerospace systems, preparing graduates for roles in air transport, defence, and space—the UK's rapidly expanding sectors. Over three years, students gain high-level knowledge in aircraft and spacecraft structures, propulsion, control, and manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on sustainable engineering practices. The curriculum includes challenging design projects, access to world-leading facilities like wind tunnels, and optional industry placements with companies such as BAE Systems and Rolls Royce, enhancing employability and real-world experience.The program builds a foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering in the first year, progressing to advanced topics like fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and flight mechanics in subsequent years. Assessment combines coursework, exams, laboratory work, and project reports, with grades weighted toward later years. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in sustainable aerospace, supported by industry links and potential accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Students develop a strong technical background in the key subjects of Aerospace Engineering such as air/space-ship structure, design, propulsion, control and manufacturing. Management studies and sustainable life-cycle engineering skills are also integral parts of the course. Year 1 Our shared engineering first year allows you to build a foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, and computing. -The Engineering in Society - Social responsibility (15 credits) -Engineering Design 1 (15 credits) -Introduction to Mechanics of materials and manufacturing (15 credits) -Electronics - including circuits, digital and analog electronics (15 credits) -Introduction to programming (15 credits) -Engineering Science (15 credits) -Mathematics 1 (15 credits) -Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (15 credits) Year 2 Take modules including composite material design, fundamentals of structural stability and air flow behaviour. Understand how aeronautics and aerospace engineering fits in the circular economy. -The Engineer in Society: Sustainability and Circular Economy (15 credits) -Mathematics 2 (15 credits) -Engineering Design 2 (15 credits) -Fluid Mechanics (15 credits) -Structures and Materials (15 credits) -Thermodynamics (15 credits) -Mechatronics and Systems (15 credits) -Data Analysis for Engineers (15 credits) Year 3 Deepen your expertise with applied modules in analysis and design of typical aircraft, sustainable manufacturing and achieving zero-emission flight of the future. Learn about wind tunnel flows and complete an aerospace engineering project. -Individual project (30 credits) -Aerospace Engineering in the society (15 credits) -Composite Analysis and Manufacturing (15 credits) -Aerospace Propulsion (15 credits) -Gas Dynamics (15 credits) -Flight Mechanics (15 credits) -Telecommunication Systems (15 credits)