Aerospace Engineering

You’ll study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. The foundation year will give you the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to commence your BEng in aerospace, giving you a strong start to your degree. You’ll study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering.

The foundation year will give you the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to commence your BEng in aerospace, giving you a strong start to your degree. This course is no longer taking applications for 2026-27 entry. View 2027-28 entry or find another undergraduate course .

Our system of project-based learning integrates engineering science with practical projects. Throughout the programme you will design, build and fly complex air systems such as drones, rockets and quad planes. These realistic, open-ended problems will make you a better engineer and prepare you for industry.

As a large faculty with many academics, we offer a diverse selection of optional modules that cover the world-leading research undertaken within the faculty, empowering you to shape your degree by selecting subjects aligned with your interests.