Kingston University

Course Details

Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space Technology MEng/BEng(Hons)

Course Description

These courses are ideal if you are interested in the design, construction and operation of aircraft but would like to extend your study of aerospace engineering beyond the atmosphere and up into space. Both degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society as leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status. What will you study? Year 1 is common across all our chartered engineer status degrees and provides the underpinning skills and knowledge for further specialised study. You will study subjects such as mathematics, electronics and thermodynamics and engineering applications, together with an introduction to the profession of engineering. You will look at the engineering challenges of robotic and human spaceflight (including practical rocketry), hear an astronaut talk and get hands-on experience with real space hardware. Year 2 will introduce you to topics such as aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials. It includes further study of mathematics, electronics, control and computing. You will also explore the fundamentals of astronautics and the concepts and principles of space flight, space vehicles, launch systems and space operations. You will study subjects such as interplanetary flight, orbit mechanics and rocket propulsion. You will further investigate the specific demands of spaceflight and the benefits of using the space environment. Areas covered will be the definition, analysis and uses of orbits and trajectories; a functional analysis of spacecraft and their payloads; space dynamics (or 'getting around in space and getting to space'); plus a practical design exercise involving rockets. There will also be an industrial visit and guest speakers from industry. MEng is a 4 years full time course. MEng including sandwich year is a 5 years full time course. BEng(Hons) is a 3 years full time course. BEng(Hons) including sandwich year is a 4 years full time course.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
5year

Career outcomes

Aerospace is one of the most vibrant and successful sectors of UK industry. Impressive technology skills in engineering, electronics, software and many other areas have established the UK aerospace industry as the largest after the USA. Our graduates include the design engineer for the Hawk and Harrier aircraft and the chief air accident investigator for the UK. Many graduates go on to study at masters and doctoral level. Aerospace graduates are also sought after by other industries because of their high-quality skills.




Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space Technology MEng/BEng(Hons) Kingston University