Aerospace engineering
Push boundaries – from aeroplanes to drones, space to hot air balloons
Aerospace engineering applies the science of flight to a range of engineering challenges
What is aerospace engineering?
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Create solutions Aerospace engineers don’t just create safe and sustainable ways to travel
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They also develop products – from weather forecasting to space exploration
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11th in the world Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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1st in the UK Engineering Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
Why Imperial?
More than 100 years of history in aeronautical teaching
Breadth of research that feeds our curriculum, from experimental aerodynamics to sustainable flight technologies
Strong industry connections – preparing you for a successful career
Outstanding facilities, including wind tunnels, a flight simulator and flight arena for next-generation aerial robots
Courses
Choose from aerospace courses that allow you to specialise in your area of interest.
Aeronautical Engineering
Learn how vehicles and structures interact with air in this professionally accredited, integrated Master's degree.
Start date
- 2025
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Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering
Specialise in the design of space technologies in this professionally accredited, integrated Master's degree.
Start date
- 2025
Advanced Aeronautical Engineering
Work with the latest industry-standard software in a world-leading research department.
Start date
- 2025
Advanced Computational Methods for Aeronautics, Flow Management and Fluid-Structure Interaction
Develop specialist computational knowledge for a career in aerospace or engineering.
Start date
- 2025
Composites – the Science, Technology and Engineering Application of Advanced Composites
Explore how high performance composite materials are increasingly important in the production of aircraft.
Start date
- 2025