Aerospace Engineering

University of Brighton

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Aeronautical and aerospace engineering

Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Brighton, based in Brighton, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - BCC.

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Aerospace engineers are working worldwide on the design of aeroplanes, helicopters, drones and satellites, and solving complex engineering challenges from aerodynamics to propulsion. Their work can improve air travel safety, reduce emissions, enhance satellite communications, and even support disaster relief efforts.

On our Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons) degree you’ll work with other engineering students and innovative researchers on challenging and rewarding projects including fighting robots, rocket cars, and the international Engineering Without Borders challenge.

Our Aerospace Engineering MEng offers an extra year of study at masters level.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Exciting project work.

- Learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency.

- Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges.

- Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs.

- Accredited by IMechE and IET.

- Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.

- Gain a year of work experience on placement.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Brighton

Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Brighton

Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Brighton
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000