An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification,
Aerospace Engineering is at the cutting edge of technology, understanding and applying scientific principles to the design, development and service of some of the most technologically advanced engineering products in the world, ranging from commercial aeroplanes and helicopters to spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
With the ability to succeed in diverse and challenging situations, aerospace engineers are naturally versatile, opening up a wide range of career opportunities, and our graduates can be found in leading private and public sector companies worldwide.
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Course Structure
Stage 1
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Laboratory Programme 1
Mathematics 1
Mechanics of Materials 1
Thermo and Fluid Mechanics 1
Dynamic Systems 1
Engineering Design 1
Stage 2
Professional Studies 2
Compressible Flow and Propulsion 2
Aircraft Structures 2
Manufacturing Technology 2
Maths and Computing 2
Aircraft Design 2
Aircraft Aerodynamics & Performance 2
Stage 2 Optional Course
Employability 2
Stage 3
Placement Year
Full year industrial placement with support from the School’s dedicated placement officer
12 week pre-placement programme (in Stage 2)
£17,000 average sandwich year salary (2019-20)
Sandwich pathway credits appear on degree transcript
Stage 4
Avionic Systems 3
Professional Studies 3
Aircraft Design 3M
Aeronautical Engineering 3
Computer-Aided Engineering 3
Manufacturing 3
Stage 5
Mechanics of Aerospace Materials 4
Computer-Aided Engineering 4
Manufacturing Automation & Simulation 4
Project 4
Aerodynamics 4
A degree in Aerospace Engineering from Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions alike. Our graduates are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and the versatility of Aerospace Engineering graduates makes them well suited for a wide range of future careers, both within engineering and in the wider graduate sector.
Although the majority of our graduates are interested in pursuing careers in Engineering, significant numbers develop careers in a wide range of other sectors.
£24,545 average starting salary for graduates from this School.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
