Aerospace Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Aston University, Birmingham

**Looking to launch a career where science, sustainability and sky-high ambition take flight?****Course outline**Studying BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at Aston University will prepare you to tackle some of the most complex, high-stakes engineering challenges of our time, from net-zero aviation and electric propulsion to drone technologies and spacecraft design.You’ll build a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics and structures, before specialising in advanced aerospace systems. Our hands-on, project-based approach means you won’t just learn about engineering, you’ll actively practise it.You’ll be taught by active researchers and industry-experienced academics, and benefit from cutting-edge facilities and Aston’s strong connections with aerospace employers.Your integrated placement year is more than experience. It is your launchpad. You’ll gain valuable insight into the sector, develop in-demand technical and professional skills, and graduate with the confidence and capabilities to lead change in a fast-moving global industry. **Key benefits**- Excellent prospects – Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘graduate prospects - outcomes’ (General Engineering Complete University Guide, 2025)- Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)- Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)- Experiential learning - Design, build and race at Silverstone a single-seat racing car in IMechE’s national competition, Formula Student.**Where can this degree take me?**The transferable skills that our aerospace engineering programmes provide mean that graduates may find opportunities in a wide range of roles, such as:- Aerospace engineer- Avionics engineer- Flight systems engineer- Aircraft design engineer- Propulsion engineer- Maintenance and safety engineer- UAV (drone) systems designer- Aerodynamics specialist- Systems integration engineer- Spacecraft engineer- Research and development engineer

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