Aerospace Engineering

About this course

Aerospace engineering is concerned with the design, analysis, and development of aircraft and spacecraft, and the systems that make them fly safely and efficiently. It combines core mechanical engineering principles with specific application to aerospace challenges: aerodynamics, aerostructures, propulsion systems, flight dynamics, avionics, and materials for high-performance applications. The discipline requires rigorous mathematical and physical thinking alongside the ability to integrate knowledge across multiple engineering domains, and it sits at the frontier of human technological ambition. At Heriot-Watt University, this four-year, full-time BEng (Hons) programme develops the core skills and specialist knowledge needed for a career in aerospace engineering. You will build a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles before applying these to the specific technical chall

Where its graduates go

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