Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering ...Read more

BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain practical experience developing and testing your prototypes in our well-equipped laboratories.Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry.Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
29 Feb 24

My top experience at UWE Bristol is using the amazing facilities that the university has invested on over the years, especially within the engineering department. We have new..Read more

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Wiktoria
26 Feb 24

The Engineering block is honestly amazing! Great atmosphere, the facilities are just top notch, and let’s not forget the cleanliness. On a whole, the university is everything you..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
91%
Physics
82%
Chemistry
30%
Geography
9%
Further Mathematics
8%
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£15,850 per year

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Accommodation- Standard en-suite- Annual rent- 8488.20

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Latest reviews

Latest Aerospace Engineering reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
29 Feb 24
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng
My top experience at UWE Bristol is using the amazing facilities that the university has invested on over the years, especially within the engineering department. We have new...
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W
Wiktoria
26 Feb 24
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
The Engineering block is honestly amazing! Great atmosphere, the facilities are just top notch, and let’s not forget the cleanliness. On a whole, the university is everything you...
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University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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