BEng Aerospace Engineering at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The BEng in Aerospace Engineering gives a foundation in the engineering technologies needed to develop aerospace products, from commercial aircraft and helicopters to spacecraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. It is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and uses project-based learning, with an option of a sandwich year in industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: Academic year 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 covers core engineering principles, mathematics, team design projects and CAD, with a laboratory programme; Stage 2 adds aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion systems and aircraft structures with group aircraft design exercises; Stage 3 covers simulation methods, advanced manufacturing, aircraft aerodynamic and structural analyses and an individual project.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer ABB at A-level including Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Further Mathematics or Double Award Life and Health Sciences; a maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award is accepted (D* = A, D = B). Irish Leaving Certificate H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level H3 in Mathematics and one of Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. IB 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level with Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. BTEC Extended Diploma/National Extended Diploma (relevant) D*DD with distinctions in four specified units including engineering mathematics. Access course: relevant, 80% in each module, including two Level 3 Mathematics and two Physics/Chemistry modules. Graduates: minimum 2:2 with any subject requirement met. GCSE English Language grade C/4; applicants without A-level Physics need GCSE Physics C/4 or Double Award Science CC/44. Applicants not normally interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2026/27). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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