Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Turn ideas into engineered solutions and overcome some of society’s biggest challenges.\
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering involves the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It uses science, engineering and computational and analytical skills to design vehicles and structures that interact with the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond.\
From choosing materials that maximise structural strength to optimising aerodynamics and fuel economy, today’s industry-leading aeronautical and aerospace engineers are developing new technologies for use in aviation, defence systems and spacecraft.\
Studying an aeronautical and aerospace engineering degree at Leeds will develop your abilities in mathematics, physics, materials and computer science, backed up with a strong design philosophy – all of which will equip you to design, analyse, manufacture and operate aircraft and aerospace vehicles. You’ll be prepared to help meet the challenges facing the aerospace sector.\
Our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up to date with industry developments and requirements. That’s one of the reasons why our graduates are so in demand from industry, and why our courses are accredited by the leading professional bodies.

Why study at Leeds

* Highly regarded: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society.


* Get hands on with practical work: Put your learning into practice by designing, manufacturing and assembling devices and testing their performance.


* Specialist facilities: These include extensive lab space and equipment such as wind tunnels, our high-spec computer cluster for CAD work and computational modelling, in aerodynamic analysis for example, and workshop facilities for various rapid prototyping systems.


* Develop your programming skills: Learn industry-standard languages like Matlab and for microprocessor systems, giving you everything you need to get started on your career in engineering.


* Put your knowledge to the test: Get involved in activities like designing, building and testing a model aircraft and gaining hands-on flying experience at The National Flying Laboratory Centre.


* Boost your career prospects: Access our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes.


* Transfer to the four-year integrated Masters (MEng, BEng): At the end of your second year, there’s the possibility of transferring to fast-track your career.

Rankings and awards\
Top 100 in the world for Engineering and Technology, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026\
Top 10 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering, Complete University Guide 2026

Where this degree could take you\
Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our most recent graduates have obtained:

* Responsible Rail Engineer, AECOM


* Graduate Engineer at MINI Plant Oxford, BMW Group


* Product Design Engineer, Caterpillar UK


* Junior Systems Design Engineer, Red Bull Racing


* Offshore Wind Research Engineer, EDF Energy R&D UK Centre


* Chassis Brake Component Engineer, Ford Motor Company


* Research and Development Engineer, Bentley


* Chassis Project Engineer, McLaren Automotive


* Mechanical Engineer, Rolls Royce

Career support\
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research\
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.\
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.