BEng Aerospace Engineering
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Aerospace Engineering. Core topics include Systems Design and Project Management. The programme holds partial accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council, and was developed in collaboration with regional aerospace partners. Students complete a group design project and an individual engineering project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on our English Language requirements pages. A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics, plus a Pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. BTEC: You must be studying one of the following: Aeronautical Engineering; Construction and the Built Environment; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. To include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits in another science or technology subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Pass in one of the following at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 56%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 62%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 20%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 17%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design, Build, Fly
- Professional Skills for Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering Maths
- Introduction To Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Thermofluids
- Solid Mechanics Materials and Manufacturing
- Flight Dynamics and Control
- Project Management for Engineers
- Aerospace Systems Design
- Flight Mechanics
- Fundamental Aero-Propulsion
- Fundamental Aerodynamics
- Structural Mechanics
- Engineering in Society*
- Aerospace Group Design Project
- Engineering Project
- Rotorcraft Theory
- Further Aerodynamics
- Aero Structures
- Avionics
- Integrated Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Space Engineering
- Composite Engineering
- Digital Manufacturing in Aerospace
- Further Aero-Propulsion
- Spaceflight
- Airline Operations.**
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 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 UWE Bristol do next?
70% 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 UWE Bristol?
71% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BEng Aerospace Engineering at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Aerospace Engineering at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Aerospace Engineering at UWE Bristol?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.