Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineering is concerned with the design, development, testing, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, and the systems that make them function. It is one of the most technically demanding branches of engineering, combining aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, materials science, avionics, and systems engineering into a discipline that must meet extraordinarily high standards of performance and safety. The aerospace sector is global, highly regulated, and at the forefront of technological innovation, from sustainable aviation fuels and electric propulsion to autonomous systems and new launch vehicles.

Nottingham Trent University's four-year full-time Aerospace Engineering programme gives you a thorough grounding in the engineering principles that underpin the field. You will study fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, structural analysis, thermodynamics, propulsion systems, materials selection, and control systems, building the quantitative and problem-solving skills that engineering practice demands. Alongside technical content you will develop design skills, learning how engineering specifications are translated into physical concepts and then into tested, manufacturable systems.

The four-year duration reflects the depth of knowledge required: you will move from foundational science and mathematics through to advanced topics and integrative project work that brings together multiple disciplines. NTU has strong links with the aerospace and manufacturing industries in the East Midlands region and beyond, and the programme reflects the practical orientation of a university committed to employability and professional preparation.

A typical tariff of 88 points reflects an accessible entry point for a demanding programme, and you will need strong mathematical foundations to succeed.

Graduates from aerospace engineering programmes pursue careers in aircraft and spacecraft design, structural analysis, aerodynamics, systems integration, maintenance engineering, air traffic management, and defence contracting. Employers include major aerospace manufacturers, airlines, the Ministry of Defence, and consultancies. Postgraduate study in aerospace engineering, computational fluid dynamics, or space systems is a route to more specialist or research-oriented roles.