Aerospace Engineering - integrated with Placement Year

Aerospace engineering is one of the most technically demanding and intellectually exciting branches of engineering. It draws on fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, thermodynamics, control theory, propulsion, and materials science to design, build, and operate the aircraft and spacecraft that define the frontier of human achievement in transport, communication, and exploration. As the sector moves towards electric propulsion, unmanned systems, and sustainable aviation, the engineering challenges are evolving rapidly and the demand for well-trained aerospace engineers is growing accordingly.

At Brunel University London, this MEng degree is an integrated master's programme that runs across five years and is integrated with a placement year. The placement year gives you direct professional experience in the aerospace industry or a related engineering sector before you complete your studies, which is a significant advantage in a competitive graduate market where professional experience is highly valued. The programme is described as hands-on and specialist, developed to equip you with advanced knowledge and management skills to meet the real world needs of the global aerospace industry.

The typical entry tariff is 120 points.

You will study aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion systems, flight mechanics, avionics and control, manufacturing and materials, and the systems engineering principles needed to integrate complex aerospace vehicles. The MEng format means you develop to a higher level of technical and professional competence than a BEng, with the master's-level content providing greater depth in analysis, design, and research methodology.

Graduates from aerospace engineering MEng programmes are well placed for careers in aircraft and spacecraft design, aerospace manufacturing, systems engineering, flight testing, propulsion, aerodynamics research, and defence. Many go on to become Chartered Engineers through the relevant professional bodies. Others continue to postgraduate research in specialised areas of aerospace or related engineering disciplines, and some move into management, consultancy, or technology roles that draw on their engineering foundations.