Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng

Overview

The Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng program at the University of Nottingham is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of aerospace engineering. The program includes a year-long industrial placement, which provides students with hands-on experience in the field and enhances their technical and managerial skills.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: BEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA/AABB
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS code: H40A
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

The program 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).

Year in Industry

The industrial placement year provides students with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the exciting challenges faced by aerospace engineers and refine their professional skills. The Faculty of Engineering placements team supports students throughout the placement process.

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

Assessment

• Coursework
• Examinations
• Group coursework
• Presentation
• Research project
• Practical assessment

Careers

The program provides students with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in aerospace engineering. Graduates have gone on to work for global companies, including Airbus, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce.

Additional Information

• The program is taught by leading researchers in aviation.
• The department has links with companies, including Airbus, Boeing, and Rolls-Royce Aerospace.
• Industry links provide students with placement opportunities for real-world learning.
• The program includes hands-on integrating projects throughout the studies.
• The final year allows students to tailor their learning through a variety of specialist modules.