Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering BEng

Overview

The Aerospace Engineering BEng course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of aerospace engineering, including the design, manufacture, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. The course covers a wide range of topics, including aerodynamics, propulsion systems, materials, structures, and control systems.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: BEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA/AABB
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS code: H402
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of demonstrating in part, the knowledge and understanding required for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Modules

• Aerospace Design and Materials
• Aerospace Electronic Engineering and Computing
• Aerospace Statics and Dynamics
• Aircraft Design and Performance
• Fluid Mechanics and Aircraft Aerodynamics
• Integrating Project and Maths 1
• Aerospace Design and Manufacture
• Aerospace Electrical Engineering and Applications
• Aerospace Structures and Dynamics
• Flight Dynamics and Control
• Integrating Project and Maths 2
• Thermodynamics and Aerospace Propulsion
• Computer Modelling Techniques
• Individual Project
• Professional Practice and Innovation in Aerospace Engineering
• Aerospace Aerodynamics
• Aerospace Manufacturing: Airframes and Aeroengines
• Aerospace Materials: Airframes and Aeroengines
• Aerospace Propulsion Systems
• Aerospace Structural Design and Analysis
• Avionic Systems
• Flight Dynamics
• Hybrid Electric Powertains for Aerospace
• Space and Astronautics

Language Study

Students may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.

Careers

The course provides students with a wide range of skills and knowledge that are highly valued by employers in the aerospace industry. Graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Airbus, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce.

Job Prospects

90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,032.

Careers Advice

The University of Nottingham provides a range of careers advice and support to help students achieve their career goals.

Campus

The University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.