Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
This three-year, BEng Aerospace Engineering degree combines advanced theory with practical experience and is tailored to equip you with the broad set of skills required to solve the engineering problems of the future.
You will study a wide range of subjects, organised across four main themes: aerodynamics, structures and materials, dynamics and control, and systems and design. You will also apply your knowledge and professional engineering skills to diverse applications, such as fixed and rotary wing aircraft, spacecraft and space missions, and other modern engineering syst...
This three-year, BEng Aerospace Engineering degree combines advanced theory with practical experience and is tailored to equip you with the broad set of skills required to solve the engineering problems of the future.
You will study a wide range of subjects, organised across four main themes: aerodynamics, structures and materials, dynamics and control, and systems and design. You will also apply your knowledge and professional engineering skills to diverse applications, such as fixed and rotary wing aircraft, spacecraft and space missions, and other modern engineering systems.
The first two years of the course are devoted to core concepts, which are taught via lectures, supported by practical experience through coursework, and computer and physical lab activities. In addition to core theoretical knowledge, you will develop wider skills, such as teamwork and presentation skills, as part of our design-build-test project.
The third-year research project will allow you to apply your technical knowledge to tackle an open-ended problem, for example, the automated landing of an unmanned air vehicle (UAV), the design of a potential space mission, or experimental testing of advanced composite materials. You will be working closely with academics who are world-leading specialists in their research areas and make use of our extensive facilities.
The city of Bristol is at the heart of aerospace engineering in the UK and our Industrial Liaison Office organises company engagement through all years of the course, making the most of nearby aerospace companies.
The diversity of topics in aerospace engineering makes this a challenging degree, but the reward is a uniquely broad education which equips you for an exciting career in solving the problems of the future.
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled five-year re-accreditation process with the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). It has previously been accredited by RAeS. The outcome of the current review is expected in January 2026.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-H47
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: A*AA including Mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants taking two of the following subjects: Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science Contextual offer: AAB including A in Mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants taking two of the following subjects: Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
Scottish Higher
Higher: AAAAA
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one of Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science, and A in A-level Mathematics. Or Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 Level 3 graded Maths credits at Distinction which must cover Algebra, Calculus and Trigonometry (we may ask for Distinctions in particular units or combinations of units to satisfy subject requirements), and at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one of Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/after-you-apply/interviews/maths-tests/ Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants taking one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics of Mechanics or Computer Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Preference will be given to applicants taking two of the following Higher Levels: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science. Contextual offer: 34points overall with 17 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Preference will be given to applicants taking two of the following Higher Levels: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD in EITHER Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four Physics units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), OR in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol Maths test in place of A-level Mathematics: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/after-you-apply/interviews/maths-tests/
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C
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