BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Birmingham

Help design the future for air and spacecraft with our BEng Aerospace Engineering programme. Develop expertise to launch your career as an aerospace engineer. From fundamental maths and mechanics to aerodynamics and systems engineering, our programme will build your knowledge and give you practical experience.

Department: Aerospace Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Most modules are either worth 10 or 20 credits, and you will take modules totalling 120 credits each year. Years 1 and 2 are exclusively compulsory modules. Modules include Discover: Practical and Design Skills for Aerospace, Electrical and Magnetic Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainability, Mathematics and Computing for Engineers, Mechanics and Structures, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Fluids, Aerodynamics and Propulsion.

Career pathways

You'll be equipped with a broad skillset and research experience to begin careers in in both terrestrial and space-based aerospace engineering. You could also apply your skills to pursue careers and research opportunities in non-aerospace areas where your expertise in advanced materials, manufacturing, structures, aggressive environments and remote communication and control are vitally important.

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