Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Degrees
Contribute to the future of global transportation through cutting-edge aerospace technology.
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.
Flexible first year
During your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to explore several engineering disciplines. This flexible first year is also taught across Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Electrical & Electronic Engineering.