Aerospace Engineering courses

Flexible first year Our Aerospace Engineering degrees allow you to explore several engineering disciplines in year one

Stephenson Building Study in our £110m state-of-the-art engineering facility

What is Aerospace Engineering?

Aerospace Engineering is a dynamic and future-focused discipline. It explores how we design, develop, and improve technologies that enable flight, from electrified aircraft and drones to satellite systems and space vehicles.

Aerospace engineers play a vital role in tackling real-world challenges. These include reducing carbon emissions, advancing navigation systems, and creating sustainable solutions for global transport and communication.

Aerospace Engineering at Newcastle

At Newcastle, our Aerospace Engineering courses equip you with a strong foundation in core engineering principles. You'll also obtain the specialist knowledge needed to thrive in the aerospace sector.

You'll explore topics such as:

renewable fuels
electrification of flight
space, data and digitalisation
sustainability in engineering and manufacture
entrepreneurship

You’ll gain hands-on experience in our specialist Aerospace Teaching Laboratory, home to wind tunnels, jet engines, flight simulators, and a drone flight zone. You’ll also work on real-world projects in the new Stephenson Building and student-led Makerspace.