This integrated qualification gives you the opportunity to explore aeronautical engineering to masters level. Our accredited course develops your technical understanding, management and leadership skills to enable you to become a skilled professional.
Youll learn with a team who have an international reputation for research and take part in projects arising from and contributing to this research. Areas of research expertise include thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency.
Working with other engineering specialists on creative industry-related projects, and the chance to join the Formula Student team, gives you an experience that mirrors industry. Placements and guest lectures from industry experts provide professional insight and networking opportunities.
Course structure
You will explore fundamental mechanical engineering topics through a shared first year with our mechanical and automotive engineering courses. 
In your second year, you will explore topics that include aerospace fluid and thermal systems, and dynamics and control.
After your second year, you may opt to put your studies into practice on a year-long industrial placement. 
The final two years develop your technical understanding, leaderships skills and knowledge of business processes.
Private Pilot studies
This option module is an opportunity to complement your engineering studies with piloting skills by carrying out private pilot licence training alongside your studies. Find out more on our blog post.
Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.
Team Formula Student and their car