Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)

Overview

The Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) course at the University of Lancashire is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of aerospace engineering. The course covers a wide range of topics, including aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, flight dynamics, mechanical engineering, and computer-aided design.

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.

Course Details

• Attendance: Full-time
• Campus: Preston Campus
• Start: September 2025
• Duration: 3 years
• UCAS Code: A798
• Delivery: In-person
• Foundation year available
• Placement option

Modules

Year 1

• Aerospace Vehicle Systems
• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
• Design and Sustainability
• Engineering Analysis
• Engineering Practice
• Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1)

Year 2

• Aerospace Design and Manufacturing
• Space Systems
• Vehicle Aerodynamics & Structures
• Thermo-fluids
• Operations Management A
• Computer Aided Design and Simulation (optional)
• Further Engineering Mathematics and Simulation (optional)

Year 3

• Aerospace Advanced Material & Structural Analysis
• Flight Dynamics and Control
• Aerospace Propulsion
• Engineering Project with Sustainability
• Computational Fluid Dynamics

Accreditations

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 104 points at A2 including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units
• Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
• T Level: M including Maths and Physics
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year
• International: £17,325 per year
• Placement year: £1,623 for the placement year

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Financial support package

Learning and Assessment

• A 3-year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study.
• Modules comprise a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, and independent study.
• Assessments will be divided between unseen examinations and a variety of regular assignments and challenges.

Industry Links

• We have established links with many aerospace companies and the course includes guest lectures, field trips, and industrial placements.

Further Information

• This course has been designed to comply with the educational requirements published by the UK Engineering Council.