BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

The Aeronautics and Aerospace Research Centre at City, University of London offers students access to some of the UK's most sophisticated aerospace engineering facilities. You’ll gain hands-on experience in four wind tunnels—including a low turbulence wind tunnel used for high-altitude flight research and industry projects with Airbus and Bombardier, a water tunnel, and two flight simulators (featuring a full Airbus A320 flight deck and a dynamic small aircraft simulator). The Handley Lab supports cutting-edge research and teaching with advanced optical flow measurement technologies (such as wall shear-stress sensors, 3-D PIV, and BOS Schlieren), and is backed by a dedicated supercomputer for high-level numerical simulations. Here’s how you’ll gain practical skills and industry exposure:

• Four wind tunnels (including a UK National Wind Tunnel Facility member) for aerodynamic testing and research

• Water tunnel for fluid dynamics experiments

• Airbus A320 full flight deck simulator and a dynamic small aircraft simulator for flight operations and systems training

• State-of-the-art optical flow diagnostics and measurement techniques

• Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES) for structural and aerodynamic analysis

• Group and individual design projects with industry-standard approaches

• Use of a simulation laboratory with state-of-the-art digital and VR/AR facilities

• Collaborations with major aerospace industries on real-world research and design problems

• Supercomputer for complex computational fluid dynamics and aeroacoustic simulations

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at City, University of London are highly employable, moving into roles across aerospace, air transport, defence, and space — the UK’s fastest-growing engineering sectors. The program is expected to receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), supporting your journey to Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

You’ll benefit from:

• Professional accreditation: Accredited degree providing a pathway to CEng status, recognised by employers worldwide

• Industry connections: Strong connections with industry via close partnerships with key employers such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Raytheon, Bombardier, and Dassault. Graduates work in these global organisations in roles such as aerospace engineer, project manager, flight test engineer, and systems analyst

• Hands-on experience: Hands-on experience in world-class test laboratories, including City's low turbulence and high-speed wind tunnels (part of the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility), state-of-the-art experimental equipment, and high-performance computational fluid solvers developed at City

• Applied learning: Realistic learning through challenging design projects, group work, and an optional 12-month paid industrial placement, with recent placements at BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Airbus

• Career support: Dedicated career support, networking opportunities, and external engagement with the degree programme, so you graduate with the technical, analytical, and leadership skills that industry requires

Graduate salaries: Median starting salary is £25,000 one year after graduation, rising to £32,000 after three years and £38,000 after five years. Average earnings for engineering graduates at City are £30,500 three years after graduation, with a typical range of £25,500–£34,500.

Further Academic Progression: Students can proceed to postgraduate study such as MSc Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, or Astronautics at City or other top universities. The solid technical and industry foundation of the course also opens up fields such as AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development.