Develop the theory and practical knowledge to create more powerful and efficient aircraft and spacecraft. Individual and team design projects will grow your creativity and problem-solving skills, equipping you to work in aerospace engineering and related fields. Options to personalise your degree include specialising and spending a year in industry. Our 4-year courses are also available to study at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Malaysia.

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    in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

  • Strong links with aerospace companies and Formula One

  • Our courses are accredited

    by the and

Aeronautical and astronautical engineering courses

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Aeronautical and astronautical engineering facilities

Two researchers experimenting in a wind tunnel

Wind tunnels

Our complex of wind tunnels allows us to test and improve the designs of everything from race cars to unmanned air vehicles and sails. We can generate speeds up to 90 miles per hour.
Two students use the Boeing flight simulator

Boeing flight simulator

The Boeing flight simulator allows you to experience how different design elements affect the flying experience. You'll be able to use the facility from your first year.
A student works on an experiment in the electric propulsion lab

Electric propulsion laboratory

Put essential spacecraft components to the test in this facility. The large vacuum chamber simulates conditions experienced by spacecraft and satellites in Earth orbit.
Students at work in an engineering design studio

Engineering design studios and workshops

Bring your engineering concepts to life, with expert support, in our extensive design and manufacturing facilities.
An engineering student using Mu-VIS X-ray imaging equipment

X-ray imaging equipment

Our dedicated 3D X-ray imaging centre houses a range of scanners that allow you to analyse objects' internal and external structure.
Charlie Ryan
Professor
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Spacecraft are becoming smaller and cheaper. My research is directed towards providing propulsion that can increase the capabilities of these small satellites.
Christina Vanderwel
Professor
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My research focuses on studying the mechanisms of mass and momentum transport in turbulent flows.
Bharath Ganapathisubramani
Professor of Experimental Fluid Mechanics
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My research follows an experimental approach to understanding, predicting and controlling fluid flows relevant to aerodynamic and hydrodynamic applications.

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