BEng Aerospace Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast

The BEng Aerospace Engineering Sandwich gives a foundation in the engineering technologies behind commercial aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, with a placement year between Stages 2 and 3. It is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and emphasises hands-on, project-based learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time (includes sandwich year in industry)  |  Intake: Academic year 2027/28 entry  |  Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year)  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree follows the BEng aerospace structure: core engineering science and design in Stage 1, aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion and aircraft structures in Stage 2, then a placement between Stages 2 and 3 and advanced simulation, manufacturing and structural analysis with an individual project in the final stage.

Career pathways

Graduates work in aerospace and wider engineering and other graduate sectors. The School reports an average graduate starting salary of £27,000 (2023), with links to employers including Spirit AeroSystems, Rolls Royce, Thales and Rockwell Collins.

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