Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
Brunel University of London
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Our Aerospace Engineering BEng degree is an exciting, hands-on course developed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to meet the real world needs of the global aerospace industry. You will be introduced to fundamental engineering subjects such as structures, materials, fluids, and maths, and gain skills in technical drawing. Youll then learn about the principles of aircraft design and progress to specialist subjects such as propulsion systems, and flight testing and analysis. Youll have ...Read more

Our Aerospace Engineering BEng degree is an exciting, hands-on course developed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to meet the real world needs of the global aerospace industry. You will be introduced to fundamental engineering subjects such as structures, materials, fluids, and maths, and gain skills in technical drawing. Youll then learn about the principles of aircraft design and progress to specialist subjects such as propulsion systems, and flight testing and analysis. Youll have access to a range of technical facilities including our aerospace/aviation laboratory, full-motion engineering flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, and 3D printing in the digital fabrication workshop. Industry standard specialist software for aircraft design is available for you to use 24 hours a day in high-performance computing clusters.Careers and your futureAn aerospace engineering degree from Brunel will equip you with innovative technical knowledge and transferable skills relevant to demanding careers in the aerospace, aeronautical and related industries.Some students have job offers before they graduate. They take up employment in fields such as aircraft and components design and manufacture, maintenance and testing, flight simulation, aviation, avionics and patent engineering.Brunels high-calibre graduates are working for prestigious organisations, including: Rolls-Royce, Airbus, British Airways, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Thales, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and the Ministry of Defence. Opting for the year in industry during your aerospace engineering degree often leads to a job offer from your placement company.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
47/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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85%
Average salary
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Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
H
Hailey
02 Dec 24

It's well situated around various bus stops, there are student involvement activities which makes it a great place. Many halls with different ranges of prices and facilties. Worst..Read more

A
Allfi
11 Nov 24

Best aspect is that its really diverse Worst aspect is that its hard to commute to at least for me since I commute from East..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

including B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

including B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects;Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering or Engineering Science and Maths with 45 credits at level 3. All Maths and Science units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.

to include M2 in Maths and grade M2 in one of the following subjects;Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

including grade 5 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science or Design and Technology.

including H2 in Mathematics and H2 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

in Engineering to include Distinctions in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Applied Maths, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science and A Level Maths at grade B.

in Engineering to include Distinctions in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Applied Maths, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include Grade B in Maths and Grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering with Distinction in Further Mechanical Principles and A level Maths at grade B.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering with Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mechanical Principles modules

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering with Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and A Level Maths at grade B.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include Grade B in Maths and Grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering with Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include grade B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics, Design and Technology

Popular A-level subjects

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

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

Mathematics
96%
Physics
81%
Chemistry
24%
Further Mathematics
19%
Biology
9%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£23,615 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,615 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23615 Per year

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Latest reviews

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H
Hailey
02 Dec 24
Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
It's well situated around various bus stops, there are student involvement activities which makes it a great place. Many halls with different ranges of prices and facilties. Worst...
Read more
A
Allfi
11 Nov 24
Aerospace Engineering with Placement BEng (Hons)
Best aspect is that its really diverse Worst aspect is that its hard to commute to at least for me since I commute from East...
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