MEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems Engineering with Optional Sandwich Placement/ Study Abroad MEng. Course length Full Time, 4 Years Sandwich, 5 Years . Whilst this professionally-accredited degree has much in common with the Aerospace Engineering course, there is a particular emphasis on avionics systems and flight control systems. It also provides the first step towards gaining chartered engineer status. More about the course Aerospace systems engineers need to be multidisciplined, with as much knowledge of avionics systems as aeronautical systems. They are particularly concerned with the overall performance of aircraft, specialising in design and integration of mechanical and avionics systems into aircraft. This course not only includes the traditional aeronautical disciplines but also includes avionics systems such as modern navigation equipment and cockpit instrumentation. Systems engineers also specialize in Logistics Engineering and Flight Control Systems. You will become familiar with our flight simulators as well as commercial simulation software such as MatLab. In the Fourth Year you will have the opportunity to take the astronautics option, studying rocketry and space dynamics alongside the astrophysicists. A highlight of the course for many of our students is the group design project in the Fourth Year where you join with other aerospace students to design a complete aircraft.

Employment opportunities for graduates are excellent across both the civilian and defence sides of the aerospace industry. Previous graduates have found employment with major aerospace companies in the UK and abroad as well as with smaller companies in the aerospace supply chain. Many others decide to stay at the University and extend their aerospace education to a postgraduate level.