Aerospace Engineering, BEng (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Three-year BEng (Hons) in aerospace engineering at the Preston campus, delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing, covering aircraft design, propulsion systems and sustainable aviation technologies. Students use a flight simulator suite and supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, flight dynamics and design. Modules include Aerospace Vehicle Systems, Space Systems, Vehicle Aerodynamics and Structures, Aerospace Propulsion, Flight Dynamics and Control and Computational Fluid Dynamics, with an Engineering Project with Sustainability.

Career pathways

Aerospace design engineer, aerodynamics engineer, UAS/drone engineer, flight test engineer, propulsion engineer, systems engineer, avionics engineer, space systems engineer, aircraft performance engineer.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 points at A2 including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in Engineering including Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements; Pass Access Course: 112-120 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 112-120 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM; T Level: M including Maths and Physics. Please see UCAS for a list of the T Levels we can accept; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; Note: An ATAS may be required for overseas students – students are advised to ‘Check if you need an ATAS certificate (https://www.academic-technology-approval.service.gov.uk/)’ using CAH code CAH10-01-04. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); WASSCE English grade C6 accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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