A model F1 car in the 10 x 5 Wind Tunnel at the Department of Aeronautics

The Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College has achieved an outstanding reputation for its research in the aeronautical engineering field. This reputation translates into benefits for its students including excellent equipment, workshops and computing facilities. Besides having talented and enthusiastic staff, the Department maintains close connections with industry. 

 

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Undergraduate

We offer three undergraduate degrees, all of which are professionally accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

This dual accreditation demonstrates the broad base of engineering, computational and analytical skills that they deliver, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aeronautical industry.
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Postgraduate

Our research excellence has contributed to our success in understanding the interplay between computation and experimentation, the search for advancing physical understanding, and the dedication both to long-term fundamental research and to research that tackles the more immediate needs of industry and government. Our reputation is based on a number of factors, including excellent equipment, close contact with industry, and talented, enthusiastic staff.

Generative Ai and Sustainability

Generative AI policy

Learn more about our Departmental policy on using generative AI tools for completing coursework assignments.

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Sustainability concepts in our degrees

Learn more about how our degrees align to sustainability within the aerospace sector.

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Student life inside the Department of Aeronautics

Student life: Imperial Aeronautics

Take a look at student life inside the Department of Aeronautics - from joining societies and finding your people, to getting support, exploring extra-curricular opportunities, and enjoying everything London has to offer.

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Why study aeronautics?
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Opportunities

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PhD programmes

Our international reputation for research makes this an ideal place to pursue a research degree, whether as preparation for a research career in industry or as the start of an academic career.

The Department offers a wide range of PhD opportunities which cover the full range of aerospace-related fields as well as those relevant to the environment, energy and health care.