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:
Airbus
Boeing
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:
flight physics
airframe
systems
Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules.
Why choose this course?
6th in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2024)
8th in the UK for Aerospace Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2024)
Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects
Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused
Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year 2
Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce Aerospace
Year in industry: On this course you will spend your penultimate year working in industry gaining first-hand experience of the exciting challenges faced by engineers and refining your professional skills. While it is the students responsibility to find and secure a year in industry host, the Faculty of Engineering placements team will support you throughout this process.
Careers overview:
During your degree, you will learn how to analyse and problem solve, work in a team and be creative with inventive thinking. Our teaching is based on research funded by Airbus, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. These strong links with industry see our graduates go on to work for global companies across a range of technical and managerial jobs.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
University Park Campus
University Park,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
NG7 2RD, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom
A level: AAA / AABB
Required subjects: 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, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science.
For applicants predicted AAA including A in maths but not offering the subject combinations above - AAA including Maths and at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Electronics or Design.
GCSE English grade 4 (C).
Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.
IB score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
IB requirements: One of HL6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or SL7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches plus HL6 in Physics or SL7 in Physics. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.
BTEC Nationals: Following the meeting, for those considered for year one entry, our typical offer is as follows:
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering – D*DD including Distinction in units:
Engineering Principles,
Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and
Further Engineering Maths
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or Science and A Levels – DDD + A in A Level Maths
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Science and A Levels – D*D + A in A Level Maths
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering or Science and A Levels – D + A in A Level Maths and A in A Level Physics or Further Maths
Access to HE Diploma: Following the meeting, for those considered for year one entry, our typical offer is as follows:
Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction (to include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics and 15 Level 3 credits at Distinctions in Engineering/Science units) and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.
English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (with a minimum of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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