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The three-year full-time on-campus BEng Honours in Aerospace Engineering provides a strong foundation in engineering technologies to next-generation aerospace products. It is suitable for students who are ready to combine scientific principles with practical engineering involving the design, development, and servicing of sophisticated aerospace systems.
Structure of the curriculum:
Year 1: You’ll be introduced to core engineering principles and mathematics, participate in a team-based professional engineering project, and learn Engineering CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software. This year focuses on developing foundational technical and teamwork skills through practical design exercises and group projects.
Year 2: You will develop your skills with modules in dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and strength of materials. Group design exercises and a specialist laboratory programme support theoretical understanding, with two lab weeks for hands-on experiments and technical capability development.
Year 3: Specialised and advanced coursework is complemented by an individual research project in aerospace engineering design and development. You’ll engage in in-depth study, project management, and presentations, supported by academic supervision and exposure to industry practices through field trips and lectures by industrial experts.
Focus areas: Aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, avionics, aircraft systems, engineering design, manufacturing, CAD software, project management.
Learning outcomes: Apply engineering principles, use industry-standard software tools, conduct independent research, design and analyse aerospace systems, present technical information, and work effectively in teams.
Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, meeting requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Reputation (employability rankings): Ranked #9 in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025).
You will be able to use Queen's world-class facilities, including student working spaces with flexibility to suit your needs, a students' prototyping studio, and a bespoke Aerospace Engineering design studio with 3D printing and laser cutting capabilities. The School has state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, a flight simulator, and the Whitehead Aeronautical Laboratory with low- and high-speed wind tunnels. You will also have access to state-of-the-art characterisation labs for thermal, mechanical, and microscopic analysis, a £1M composites research lab, high-load structural test equipment, and a well-equipped engineering workshop with CNC machining, robotics, and polymer processing. The course comprises:
Flexible student workspace and project rooms
Student prototyping workshop with laser cutting and 3D printer
Dedicated computer suite with current engineering software
Teaching laboratories with structural testing, manufacturing, and flight simulator facilities
Whitehead Aeronautical Laboratory with low- and high-speed wind tunnels
State-of-the-art characterisation labs for materials science studies
£1M composites manufacturing and test lab with research autoclave and CNT processing
High-load static and dynamic structural test equipment
Engineering lab with CNC machining, robotics, and polymer processing
Regular flight lab course and industry field trips to aerospace companies
Access to the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment for resources and collaboration
Graduates of the BEng Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s Belfast are highly employable, with a skillset for leadership roles in aerospace and related sectors. Typical job roles include Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, and Project Manager. Queen’s graduates are sought after by employers in commercial aircraft, spacecraft, UAVs, and mobility innovation, with strong industry links and Russell Group recognition supporting excellent career prospects.
You’ll benefit from:
Professional accreditation: Accredited degree to support your professional registration process
Industry engagement: Industrial visit and industry interaction for networking and exposure
Career development support: Career development advice and personal tutor guidance
Reputation and employability: The University's strong reputation and high employability rankings
Academic Progression: Postgraduate study is open to students in specialisms like MSc Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, or Astronautics. The program's high technical content also offers opportunities in the areas of AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development.
10th Grade transcript and 12th Grade predicted from school counselorOfficial copy of English language proficiency testUCAS Personal Statement upto 600 wordsOne teacher's letter of recommendationEducational Resume showcasing all extracurriculars, internships, projects, etc A-levels: ABB including Mathematics and at least one science subjectInternational Baccalaureate: 33 points, accepted with relevant subjectsGCSEs: Minimum grade C/4 in English and MathsPortfolio, project links, or YouTube channel to enhance your application (optional)Application via UCASAerospace EngineerAvionics EngineerFlight Test EngineerPropulsion EngineerAircraft Design EngineerSystems Integration EngineerStructural AnalystUAV SpecialistSatellite Systems EngineerResearch and Development Engineer
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