Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering at Brunel is part of one of the UK’s leading engineering departments. The global aerospace engineering industry needs graduates with the skills to take on leadership and managerial positions early in their careers. We nurture these skills through our problem-solving learning philosophy. You’ll be taught by world-renowned academic staff, who are also researchers collaborating with commercial organisations like aircraft and satellite manufacturers. They feed their cutting-edge research back into the course. Our courses balance fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge with aerospace engineering subjects such as aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, flight mechanics, aircraft and spacecraft design, and aircraft and spacecraft structures.

You’ll have access to a range of technical facilities, including our aerospace laboratory, flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, and 3D printing in the digital fabrication workshop. Our industry standard specialist software for aircraft design is available for you to use 24 hours a day. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in Brunel Engineers – an annual exhibition that showcases our engineering talent, and offers you the chance to network with aerospace professionals.

Careers and your future

You’ll graduate equipped with skills relevant to careers in the aerospace, aeronautical and related industries. Opt for a placement year and you’ll further increase your employability.

Our students often have job offers before they graduate, in fields such as aircraft and satellite components design and manufacture, maintenance and flight simulation.

Many of Brunel’s high-calibre graduates are now working for prestigious organisations, including Rolls-Royce, Airbus, British Airways, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and the Ministry of Defence.

Tom Aerospace Engineering MEng

Choosing Brunel was heavily influenced by its excellent industrial connections and strong international reputation. I’ve particularly enjoyed developing my knowledge of theoretical engineering principles by participating in various design projects. This will give me a solid foundation on which to start my professional career in engineering.

For module options and further information visit brunel.ac.uk/aerospace-engineering

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