About MEng Aerospace Engineering This four-year course covers a broad range of subjects organised into three streams: aerodynamics dynamics and control structures and materials. Specialised from day one, these subjects are taught with aerospace applications and examples. The first two years are devoted to underpinning concepts taught via lectures and backed up by practical experience through coursework and lab work. Further context such as space applications and aviation operations are covered in specialist units. You will also learn skills that cross all the streams, such as computing, systems engineering and design. There is extensive mathematical content throughout. In years three and four, greater flexibility is available for you to pursue options that interest you. Some units relate to particular application areas, such as helicopter aerodynamics, space systems or wind power. Others study particular technologies, such as composites analysis, experimental aerodynamics or multidisciplinary design.

Many of our graduates find employment in some part of the diverse aerospace industry.However you would find many opportunities for the application of the same principles in other high-technology industries. Our Aerospace Engineering courses open numerous career opportunities as they provide a framework for developing good numeracy and creative skills, with a broad technological basis and the ability to work creatively in a team. Our graduates are highly sought after, with the department’s strong relationships with the major aerospace companies enhancing career prospects. One quarter of graduates go on to further degrees and more than one half go into aerospace ie industry, operators or research establishments.