Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineering is one of the most demanding and exhilarating branches of engineering, concerned with the design, development, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, and the systems that make them work. It draws on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, structural analysis, propulsion, materials science, and control systems, applying them to environments of extreme temperature, pressure, and dynamic loading that push engineering knowledge to its limits. The aerospace sector is at the forefront of technological innovation, and the engineers it trains are among the most capable and versatile in any industry.

At the University of Liverpool, this three-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at a partner institution in another country. Aerospace engineering is an inherently international discipline, and the year abroad gives you exposure to different engineering traditions and academic cultures, which is valuable in an industry where major programmes routinely involve collaboration across national borders. Liverpool has a long tradition in aeronautical engineering, and the programme benefits from research-active faculty working across the discipline and access to engineering facilities that support both computational and experimental learning.

You will study the core disciplines of aerospace engineering, including aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion and thermodynamics, flight mechanics, and control systems, developing both analytical and computational skills alongside design experience. The year abroad adds an international dimension to this strong technical foundation.

Graduates of aerospace engineering programmes move into roles in civil and defence aerospace, satellite technology, advanced manufacturing, and propulsion systems, as well as into the broader engineering sector in automotive, marine, and energy industries where aerospace skills are valued. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study, including MEng-level programmes or doctoral research, and the discipline is a strong pathway to professional chartership with the Royal Aeronautical Society or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.