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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Aerospace Engineering
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Aerospace Engineering course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £33,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £33,000 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H402
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Aerospace Engineering course.
Course overview Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector.
Our department has links with companies including:
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Airbus
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Boeing
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Rolls-Royce Aerospace
Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry.
Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in:
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flight physics
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airframe
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systems
Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules.
Why choose this course?
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7th in the UK for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025)
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12th in the UK for aerospace engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
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Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects
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Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused
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Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two
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Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace
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Important Information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Aerospace engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
How you will be assessed
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Aerospace-Engineering-BEng-Hons-U6UAERSE.html
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Nottingham students who took the Aerospace Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
80%
high
Student voice
80%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Nottingham graduates who took Aerospace Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Engineering professionals
15%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Aerospace Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.3k
First year after graduation
£36.5k
Third year after graduation
£44.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Aerospace Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Ranked 32nd in Europe and 16th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students.
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