This course combines theory with practical applications. You gain: a thorough technical understanding of the subject; high-quality engineering skills; and an awareness of business and management issues. Subjects such as maths, engineering science and structural mechanics provide you with a theoretical background. Engineering design and applications modules give you the necessary practical skills. You also study specialist topics in aerospace engineering, including: aerodynamics; aircraft structures; propulsion; maintenance; and logistics. You have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as: rapid prototyping software; and satellite global positioning systems. Aerospace Engineering BSc(Hons) is a 3 year full time course. Aerospace Engineering BSc(Hons) including sandwich year is a 4 year course.

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. Aerospace engineering graduates from Kingston University have gained jobs with Boeing Space Systems, British Aerospace, British Airways, Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, EADS, GEC Marconi, Matra Marconi Space/Astrium, Rolls-Royce and Surrey Satellite Technology. 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.