BEng Aerospace Engineering

At Kingston’s Roehampton Vale campus, you’ll gain practical skills in a modern environment with cutting-edge technology. Facilities include a fully equipped rocket propulsion test lab, flight simulator, wind tunnels, mission control room, and advanced 3D printers. The curriculum features industry-standard software, hands-on projects, and a flight test course onboard a flying laboratory aircraft. You’ll also have opportunities for industrial placements and to participate in the Formula Student Competition, designing and building a race car. Key experiential learning opportunities include:

• Rocket propulsion test lab for live rocket testing

• Manufacturing workshop with CNC machines

• 3D rapid prototype printers for model evaluation

• Mission control room with high-performance PCs

• Flight simulator for real-time design testing

• Large-scale wind tunnels and laser Doppler anemometry

• Group design projects and industry-simulated assignments

• Utilisation of satellite ground stations and advanced metrology equipment

• An optional industrial placement year for hands-on industry experience

• Participation in the Formula Student Competition

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at Kingston University London are highly employable, with roles in aerospace, space, and satellite engineering, spacecraft design, rocket propulsion, and research. The degree is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), supporting your journey to Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration and is widely recognised by top employers in the UK and internationally.

You’ll benefit from:

• Professional accreditation: Accredited degree supporting your pathway to CEng registration, meeting Engineering Council standards

• Industry partnerships: Strong industry partnerships with employers such as Boeing, BAE Systems, Qinetiq, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, and British Airways. Graduates have secured roles including production engineer, repair engineer, applications engineer, telemetry and loads analysis engineer, and bid manager

• Practical experience: Hands-on experience in cutting-edge facilities, including a rocket propulsion test lab, mission control room, satellite ground station, large-scale wind tunnels (up to 90 mph), flight simulator, CNC-equipped manufacturing workshop, and 3D rapid prototyping

• Project-based learning: Real-world projects and industry engagement, such as a practical flight test course on a flying laboratory aircraft, industrial visits, group design projects, and participation in the Formula Student Competition

• Career development: Dedicated career support and employability programme, including the Future Skills initiative, industrial placements, networking events, and a robust alumni network in the UK aerospace and space sector

Graduate salaries: Median earnings for Kingston aerospace engineering graduates are £30,000 fifteen months after graduation, rising to £35,000 after five years. Typical starting salaries are around £25,000–£26,000, with strong growth as your career develops.

Further Academic Progression: Students can pursue postgraduate study in areas such as MSc Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, or Astronautics at Kingston or other top universities. The program’s strong technical and industry foundation also opens doors to fields like AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development. Many graduates continue to masters or doctoral research, further enhancing their expertise and career prospects.