Aerospace Engineering (Hons) University of the West of Scotland

Overview

You will be able to explore and learn about current and new emerging technologies which includes low and zero-carbon design for commercial aviation, drone technology, jet and space propulsion systems, and more.

Key Features

The degrees have been designed, with the input from regional aerospace industry, to shape the specialised skills needed for aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural testing, and system operation and maintenance and overhaul roles.

The increasing demand for air and space travel and also, UAV utilisation in human activity, will require engineers to maintain safety, improvement and regulations for all operating aerospace systems. By studying Aerospace Engineering you will be a critical role player in the field of aerospace and be able to apply your learnt knowledge and skills to design and deliver new products or services using new and/or existing technologies. 

You will have the opportunity to visit major aerospace organisations such as Spirit AeroSystems, British Airways, and GE Aerospace to observe first-hand the workings of cutting-edge aerospace companies. A number of final year engineering projects may be offered in collaboration with these organisations.  

Careers

The Aerospace Engineering (Hons)  programme offered at University of the West of Scotland has been designed to meet the needs of Scotland’s aerospace sector, which includes companies from the Prestwick aerospace cluster such as BAE Systems, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace, GE Aerospace, and Ryanair, and also satellite design businesses. However, the skills you’ll develop are appropriate for careers in the UK and international industries too.