BEng Aerospace Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, covering aircraft design, structures, and propulsion systems. Core topics include Control Systems, Programming, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Project Management. The programme is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). A placement year in the aerospace industry is available, and transfer to the MEng route is possible at the end of the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Mathematical Studies, Critical Thinking and General Studies not accepted) IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography or Design Technology
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 56%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 38%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming I
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming II
- Engineering Practice
- Engineering Systems and Energy I
- Engineering Systems and Energy 2
- Statics
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials (Mechanical and Aerospace)
- Mechanical Engineering Science
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming
- Design Process for Machine Elements, Manufacturing Processes, Materials and CAD
- Engineering Business (Core)
- Aerodynamics and CFD
- Solid Mechanics and Intro to FEA
- Flight Mechanics and Aircraft Design
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Dynamics of Machines
- Major Individual Project
- Applied Aerodynamics
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Aerospace Structures
- Sustainable Engineering Management and Practice
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Space Mechanics and Airworthiness
- Flight Testing and Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University of London?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.