BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with professional training year in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

As a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Master of Engineering (MEng) student, you'll utilize cutting-edge wind-tunnel research facilities and be taught by globally renowned experts. Our strong industry connections enhance your employability skills, and our acclaimed Professional Training placements equip you for careers across diverse sectors. Additionally, you can refine your hands-on, collaborative, and leadership abilities by participating in our thriving student design competition teams, such as the UAS Challenge squad. This program holds professional accreditation from both the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Our aerospace engineering curriculum covers innovative materials, design principles, aerodynamics, space technology, propulsion systems, and modern computational/simulation techniques. Through hands-on experience in our comprehensive aerodynamics and materials testing facilities—including our operational jet engine and flight simulator—you'll apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our research-driven approach ensures expert guidance in specialized areas like aircraft aerodynamics, environmental aerodynamics, propulsion systems, computational fluid dynamics, and gas-turbine engine flow modeling (with connections to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre).

You may choose between the BEng or MEng pathways. The MEng program extends the BEng with an additional master's year, providing a direct path to a postgraduate qualification. For guidance on selecting the right option, view our engineering degree comparison video explaining the distinctions between these qualifications.