The BEng Aerospace Engineering with Year in Industry at the University of Leicester is your pathway to becoming an innovative engineer at the forefront of aviation and space exploration. This programme is designed for individuals with a strong aptitude for mathematics and physics, eager to understand the complex principles governing flight and spacecraft. You will delve into critical areas such as aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics, gaining the foundational knowledge essential for designing and analysing aerospace systems. This degree provides a robust academic grounding, preparing you for the dynamic challenges within the global aerospace sector.
You will study this full-time, on-campus degree over four years, with the third year dedicated to an invaluable industry placement. Throughout your studies, you will engage with core modules like Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Control Systems, alongside practical elements such as Engineering Experimentation and Integrated Engineering Design. Your final year culminates in an individual project, allowing you to apply your accumulated knowledge to a significant aerospace challenge. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in aircraft design, manufacturing, research and development, and space technology industries.