Aerospace Engineering BEng

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

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 (UAVs). Aerospace engineers will be pivotal in addressing the future challenges of the aerospace industry related to the environment (e.g. minimising noise and pollution) and sustainability (e.g. alternative zero-carbon propulsion systems). 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.

Key highlights

Covers design of aeroplanes, helicopters, spacecraft and unmanned aerial vehicles
Addresses environmental challenges such as minimising aircraft noise and pollution
Explores sustainability, including alternative zero-carbon propulsion systems
Graduates work in leading private and public sector companies worldwide

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB — ABB

Scholarships

County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500
International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500
LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of fees
Queen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of fees
Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Aerospace Engineer
Aeronautical Design Engineer
Propulsion Engineer
Structural Stress Engineer
Flight Test Engineer
UAV Systems Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £28,500

Admission

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