Brunel University Uxbridge

What you'll study

Study in the first two years develops core engineering principles and practical skills including technical drawing and professional development planning. Final‑year study focuses on specialist topics and an individual research project. Key subjects and learning experiences identified in the course information include:

• Structures, materials and materials/structure testing
• Fluid mechanics and related mathematical foundations
• Technical drawing and aircraft design principles
• Propulsion systems
• Flight testing and analysis
• Professional engineering practice and reflective/professional development planning
• Industry‑relevant individual research project in the final year
• Optional year in industry (placement) to gain professional experience

Practical facilities cited for hands‑on work include an aerospace/aviation laboratory, full‑motion engineering flight simulator, supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels, materials and structure testing laboratory, digital fabrication (3D printing), and 24/7 access to specialist aircraft‑design software on high‑performance computing clusters. The course also features guest lectures and company visits.

Entry requirements

Standard UK entry requirements for 2026/27 are A‑levels ABB–BBB (see institution for specific subjects), BTEC DDD–DDM (see specific subjects), or International Baccalaureate 31–30. The programme starts each September and can include a placement year. The university states offers may be personalised on review of UCAS applications and that requirements may be reduced during Clearing depending on availability.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technical and transferable roles across aerospace, aeronautical and related industries, including aircraft/component design and manufacture, maintenance and testing, simulation, avionics and patent engineering. Brunel highlights that some students secure offers before graduating and lists current graduate employers including Rolls‑Royce, Airbus, British Airways, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Thales, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and the Ministry of Defence. Taking the year‑in‑industry frequently leads to offers from placement employers.

Scholarships & funding angle

Specific scholarships or bursaries are not listed on the programme page; prospective applicants should consult Brunel’s fees and funding pages for up‑to‑date information on tuition, scholarships and financial support and explore placement opportunities to gain industry‑paid experience.