Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29125 | £32050 | £37396 |
25-75 percentile range | £24982 - £32443 | £25785 - £37213 | £30105 - £44675 |
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Course Description
Aerospace Engineering is at the cutting edge of technology, applying scientific principles to the design, development and service of some of the most technologically advanced engineering products in the world. Aerospace engineers are responsible for not only the development of commercial aeroplanes and helicopters, but also spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Aerospace engineers work in multidisciplinary environments, designing and supporting vehicles which operate in extreme settings. With the ability to succeed in such diverse and challenging situations, aerospace engineers are naturally versatile, opening up a wide range of career opportunities, and our graduates can be found in leading private and public sector companies worldwide. The School has an international reputation for its contributions to the development of engineering education.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
65% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or better. Scottish National 5 Mathematics at grade C or better. In all cases where Physics is not offered at A-level or at Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher, applicants must have a minimum of grade C/4 in GCSE Physics/grades CC/44 in Double Award Science (not Applied), or grade C in National 5 Physics.
Costs
Tuition Fees Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
EU | £25300 | year 1 |
International | £25300 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Queen's University of Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 84% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £16750 | 100 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 88% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £16750 | 137 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction) BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering (with a Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 53% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £27250 | 162 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering with Placement BEng (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) | De Montfort University | 79% | 11% | 15% | £9250 £9250 | £15750 £16250 | 122 | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023