Overview

During the Aeronautical Engineering (Hons) degree offered at University of Brighton learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency.

Top reasons to choose this course

Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges

Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs

Industry-shaped curriculum with professional accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures

Gain a year of work experience on placement.

Graduate destinations

Graduates are working in defence, aerospace and satellite development with companies including:

Lockheed Martin

Marshall Aerospace

Lucas Aerospace

Airbus Defence and Space

MSX International.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Practice

Mechanical Design

Energy Systems

Design Project

Materials and Manufacture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

The main UCAS application cycle opens in September, and the main deadline is 29 January. UCAS Extra then opens between February and June.

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Industrial Design Energy Engineering View 152 other Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels

BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points). A-levels must include maths and a physical science. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

BTEC

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must include further maths for engineering techs

International Baccalaureate

26 points, with three subjects at Higher Level. Higher level subjects must include maths and physics at grade 5.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in maths and a physical science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

Must include English language, maths and a physical science.

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Tuition Fees

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17250 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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