Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Our programmes in Aerospace Engineering bring together the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with the application and focus of the aeronautical industry. With recent changes in the aerospace industry there are a now a whole host of traditional and advanced engineering careers that are available to students who will graduate from this programme. Commercial space exploration, drones, low carbon technologies and changes in aerospace commerce are all now serviced by aerospace engineers. This is in addition to many more ‘traditional’ careers in aircraft technologies, vehicle...
Our programmes in Aerospace Engineering bring together the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with the application and focus of the aeronautical industry. With recent changes in the aerospace industry there are a now a whole host of traditional and advanced engineering careers that are available to students who will graduate from this programme. Commercial space exploration, drones, low carbon technologies and changes in aerospace commerce are all now serviced by aerospace engineers. This is in addition to many more ‘traditional’ careers in aircraft technologies, vehicle dynamics and propulsion (to name but a few). This programme mirrors the need to consider both technical and business aspects of engineering. As a result, our graduates will be well rounded industry-focussed engineers prepared to tackle the challenges of the next generation of aerospace technologies.
The programme will start with the core foundation studies that are similar to the mechanical engineering programmes. This builds up the capacity to solve problems, analyse engineering components and design/manufacture solutions to challenges. The programme then takes on progressively aerospace focussed subjects in third year and beyond, through a combination of new courses that include basic electronics, structures, wind tunnel testing, supersonic aerodynamics, flight dynamics, aviation design and manufacture.
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Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A67-A42
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
including Mathematics and Physics at BB for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: BBB including Mathematics and Physics
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
For entry to Year 1: HNC in relevant subject with A in graded unit to include SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
Scottish HND
For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject with AB/BA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3 and sufficient Maths & Physics content. For entry to Year 2: HND in relevant subject with AA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3 & 4 and sufficient Maths & Physics content.
Scottish Higher
including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science, with one at A.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Maths and Physics/Engineering Science plus Highers at AABB for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering (including sufficient Maths and Physics) for entry to Year 1.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
including Mathematics and Physics
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Maths and Physics/Engineering Science plus Highers at AABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Scottish HND
HND in relevant subject with AA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3 & 4 and sufficient Maths & Physics content.
A level
Standard Entry Requirements: including Mathematics and Physics at BB Minimum entry requirements: including Physics and Maths, with one at B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering (including sufficient Maths and Physics)
Scottish Higher
Standard Entry Requirements: including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science, with one at A. Minimum entry requirements: must include B in Maths and B in either Physics / Engineering Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5
Scottish HNC
Standard Entry Requirements: HNC in relevant subject with A in graded unit to include SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3. Minimum entry requirements: HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 and sufficient Physics content.
Scottish HND
Standard Entry Requirements: HND in relevant subject with AB/BA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3 and sufficient Maths & Physics content. Minimum entry requirements: HND in relevant subject with BB in graded units to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 and sufficient Physics content.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,808 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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